This is a concise, thorough, and clearly written guide to the world's largest computer network. Thomas shows you just what you need to do to get on-line using today's software for Unix, Windows, and Macintosh computers. Also given is a 200 page directory to on-line resources in the sciences and engineering. For this new edition the resource section is completely updated, World Wide Web coverage increased, and search techniques for the Web more fully explained.
Brian J. Thomas Bücher


As befits the intended audience, this is a no-nonsense, no fancy graphics, well-formatted, and highly informative guide to the Internet. Loads of valuable resources, and "the FAQs, Ma'm, nothing but the FAQs". Recommended as a classroom or lab-bench resource.