The Internet For Dummies

by John R. Levine, Margaret Levine Young, Carol Baroudi

Over the past fifteen years, the Internet has had an enormous impact on communication and commerce all over the world. With a growing and diverse population of internet users out there, the world has definitely become a smaller place. Over 450 million people use the Internet for email correspondence, ecommerce, social networking, research, local and worldwide news reports, and much more. Whether you are just starting out in your online travels or even if you have been online for awhile, The Internet For Dummies, shows you how to do everything better and faster. You'll surf the Web, do research, conduct business transactions, and much more--like a seasoned pro!

The Internet For Dummies will walk you through the fundamentals of the Internet, as well as provide more advanced techniques and features to explore once you get your feet on the ground. This resourceful guide will help you:


Connect to the Internet and understand the different ways to connect, including wireless, DSL, and cable Set up an e-mail account and communicate through e-mail Explore other communication tools such as Instant Messaging and message boards Use search engines like Yahoo! and Google to browse and research Shop and sell online Investigate online Web communities like blogs and social sites Create your own Web page and handle general Internet housekeeping In this fully updated edition, The Internet for Dummies will help you get the most out of your Internet experience. Written by renowned authors, this book is sure to be valuable to both new users and experienced ones alike.

Genres: Reference, Nonfiction, Internet, Technology, Business, Computers, Computer Science

408 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1993

Reviews

[Toma · Rating 3 out of 5]

Was outdated when I bought it :(

[Emmanuel Ayeni · Rating 4 out of 5]

A good book replete with basics on doing everything on the internet from mails, movies. shopping, investing to blogging.

[Melanie · Rating 3 out of 5]

Read for class. It was more informative than I expected it to be. Tried a little too hard to be funny / clever at times.

[Ben · Rating 4 out of 5]

Series of Tubes: The Book Series

If you're looking for an accessible guide to demystify the internet for a non-tech-savvy friend or family member, this book is a great choice. The author, Levine, does a fantastic job breaking down the complexities of the internet and explaining it in a way that's easy to understand.

While it may seem like a basic read for more advanced users (like me), it's still a valuable reference to have on hand. And, who knows, you might even learn a thing or two you didn't know before.

Overall, I highly recommend this book to anyone who wants to understand the basics of how the internet works. It's a great resource for both novices and experts alike.
Not me, as I am a CCNA!

3.8/5

[A YOGAM · Rating 3 out of 5]

Wer heute wissen will, wie es sich anfühlt, mit einem digitalen Faustkeil ein Feuer zu entfachen, sollte zu diesem Buch von John R. Levine, Margaret Levine Young und Carol Baroudi greifen. In der Übersetzung von Meinhard Schmidt katapultiert uns das Werk zurück in eine archaische Epoche, in der das Internet noch nach Ozon roch und der ratternde Paarungstanz eines 28.8er-Modems als heiliges Versprechen galt, nach quälend langen zehn Minuten vielleicht ein einziges JPEG zu Gesicht zu bekommen. Es ist eine Zeitreise in die Frühgeschichte der digitalen Zivilisation – roh, laut und von einer Naivität getragen, die heute gleichermaßen rührt und erschreckt.

[Jolene · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very user-friendly and easy steps made this computer challenged person very happy. I learned the email app on Android is too small for downloading emails. No idea gmail is bigger, downloads every file from my current email provider and doesn't require creating a gmail account! Highly recommended instead of contacting the phones stores focused on selling new phones instead of resolving issues on existing phones regardless of age. Same goes for desktop, laptops, etc.

[Bookish Sadie · Rating 3 out of 5]

Quite slightly outdated knowledge..but I am always open to learning

[David Ward · Rating 3 out of 5]

The Internet For Dummies by John R. Levine, Carol Baroudi, Margaret Levine Young (John Wiley & Sons 1993)(004.678). This is part of the popular "----- For Dummies" series. When first published in 1993, this was a widely read and hugely popular and influential reference/guide to the unknown and untamed beast all had heard about but few had yet encountered which was called "The Internet" or "The Worldwide Web." With this guide in hand, many of us tiptoed online for the first time. It is now completely dated, but it remains an important artifact of the early interweb. My rating: 7/10, finished 1996.

[LeAnne]

Wow! I was a librarian feeling totally incompetent in a fast-changing world when I read this. I'm not sure I felt any more competent when I finished. It took the Internet getting more user friendly to win me over.

[George Dubya Bushie]

Oh! It's called the internet, not internets!

[Sergio J. · Rating 5 out of 5]

It tells you alot about the internet how it started the history and where its at now

[Carol Nine · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was my introduction on navigating the internet. I found it very helpful. It is written in layman's language and very easy to understand.

[Badger · Rating 5 out of 5]

What can I say about 'Dummies'? - 5*

[Steve Mitchell · Rating 2 out of 5]

A handy reference book for when I run into trouble on line, but not a good read in its own right

[Asem · Rating 5 out of 5]

very useful book for who's don't understand the internet, and who's wanna join to build a website.
this book give all what you need. gives you the whole idea about internet.

[Margy Levine Young · Rating 5 out of 5]

I'm the co-author.

[Nick Woodall · Rating 3 out of 5]

Needless to say, one of the first books on the internet.

[Margy Levine Young · Rating 5 out of 5]

I co-wrote it.

[Margy Levine Young · Rating 5 out of 5]

I co-wrote it.