Microsoft has installed free, but mostly hidden, Internet communication programs on every Windows computer. This book shows how to use Microsoft's Internet NetMeeting, Windows Messenger, Outlook Express with Hotmail, HyperTerminal, and Phone Dialer. Step-by-step instructions illustrated with b&w screenshots explain how to chat with anyone in public or private, make free worldwide voice and video conference calls, use unrestricted file sharing, and build free online communities. The author has written 20 computer books. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)