Books: A User's Report
Elizabeth Zinkann
Some of the most excellent books I have read lately include an
Internet user's book for both beginning and experienced users, a
system administration book for Digital UNIX systems, and a Web
design book. Specifically, the books reviewed in this month's
column are: Internet Bible by Brian Underdahl and Edward
Willett (IDG Books); Digital UNIX System Administrator's
Guide by Matthew Cheek (Digital Press, Butterworth-Heinemann);
and Web Design In A Nutshell by Jennifer Niederst (O'Reilly
& Associates, Inc.)
Internet Bible
By Brian Underdahl and Edward Willett
IDG Books
ISBN 0-7645-3216-2
$39.99
1046 Pages
CD-ROM Included
http://www.idgbooks.com/
Lower computer prices combined with the publicity and awareness
surrounding the Y2K phenomenon have persuaded many consumers to
become computer owners. The majority of new users either already
possess some Internet familiarity or want to acquire Internet
access. Whether the user's skill level is beginning or experienced,
the Internet Bible can answer questions, demonstrate new
techniques for repeated tasks, and introduce new capabilities and
dimensions. Underdahl and Willett guide the reader through
establishing an Internet connection, Web browser, electronic mail
basics, finding information, and creating a Web presence. They
address the various topics in eight sections plus the Appendices:
An Internet Quickstart, Other Connections and Browsers, Browsers -
The Gateway to the Web, Easy and Effective E-mail, Finding
Everything You Need on the Web, a Web Directory, Creating Your Own
Web Content, and Cutting-Edge Internet.
The introductory section, An Internet Quickstart, provides the
reader with an overview and brief summary of the Internet's
features.
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