Practical Internet

Practical Internet Barbara Kasser.

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author:	Kasser, Barbara
Format:	eBook
Language:	English
Published:	Indianapolis, Ind. : Que, c2000.
Series:	Ebsco e-book purchased.
Subjects:	Internet. Electronic resources (E-books) Electronic books.
Online Access:	Click to view e-book
Holy Cross Note:	Loaded electronically. Electronic access restricted to members of the Holy Cross Community. This was purchased from Ebsco with a single user license.

Table of Contents:

Internet Basics
What Is the Internet?
Who Owns the Internet?
An Internet History Lesson
The Birth of ARPAnet
The Name Game
The History of Browsers
Who Makes the Rules?
Who Pays for the Internet?
Where Is the Internet?
Who Uses the Internet?
What Can You Do on the Internet?
Putting Your Business on the Internet
Looking at Standard Internet Components
Electronic Mail (Email)
Where Does the Internet Go from Here?
Get Ready for the Connection
Basic Equipment You Need
More Hardware Can Optimize Your Internet Experience
Modem Mastery
Modems Do It in Modulation
Other Connection Choices
Accessing the Internet
Making the Connection
How Do I Choose a Provider?
What Are Commercial Service Providers?
Connecting to the Internet from Work
What Is an Intranet?
What Is a Freenet?
Meet Your Best Friend--Your Browser
What Does a Browser Do?
How Do You Get a Browser?
Which Browser Is Right for You?
Browser Upgrade Considerations
Looking at Netscape Navigator
Navigating the Navigator Screen
On the Web with Navigator
Looking at Internet Explorer
Exploring the Internet Explorer Screen
An Internet Explorer Experience
Maintaining Your Privacy on the Internet
Privacy and Safety Versus Security
Who's Watching You?
Cookies, Cookies, Cookies
Managing Your Cookies
Sign In, Please
Making a Buy
Viewing Secure Web Sites
Protect Against Fraud
Groups on Your Side
Taking Control of the Internet.