The Whole Internet: User's Guide & CatalogA comprehensive introduction to the "Internet," the international network that includes virtually every major computer site in the world. The Internet is a resource of almost unimaginable wealth. In addition to electronic mail & news services, thousands of public archives, databases & other special services are available: everything from space flight announcements to ski reports. This book is a comprehensive introduction to what's available & how to find it. In addition to electronic mail, file transfer, remote login, & network news, THE WHOLE INTERNET pays special attention to some new tools for helping you find information. Whether you're a researcher, a student, or just someone who likes electronic mail, this book will help you to explore what's possible. |
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Contents
CHAPTER | 1 |
What an Internet Connection Means | 7 |
What Does This Mean for | 15 |
Copyright | |
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| Title | The Whole Internet: User's Guide & Catalog In a Nutshell Series Nutshell handbook, ISSN 2691-1248 Old Pronto Data Series Pitman's common commodities and industries |
| Authors | Ed Krol, Krol Ed |
| Editor | Mike Loukides |
| Contributors | O'Reilly & Associates, Sebastopol, Calif. O'Reilly 1993 |
| Edition | illustrated, reprint |
| Publisher | O'Reilly & Associates, 1992 |
| ISBN | 1565920252, 9781565920255 |
| Length | 376 pages |
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