Internet directory for dummies /
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| Author / Creator: | Hill, Brad, 1953- |
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| Imprint: | Foster City, CA : IDG Books Worldwide, c1997. |
| Description: | xxii, 407 p. : ill. ; 24 cm. + 1 computer laser optical disc (4 3/4 in.) |
| Language: | English |
| Series: | --For dummies |
| Subject: | |
| Format: | Print Book |
| URL for this record: | http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/3010705 |
Table of Contents:
- Introduction: The World on a Platter
- Who Are You?
- How to Read This Book
- Micons (Mini Icons) Used in This Book
- Hey, Write a Letter!
- Part I. Internet and Computer Help
- Directories
- General Web Directories
- Specialized Internet Directories
- Downloads
- Search Engines
- Technology News
- Tech Headlines and News
- Tech Publications
- Part II. News and Information
- Financial News
- Financial Headlines and Wire Services
- Financial Newspapers and Magazines
- Magazines
- Online Editions of Printed Magazines
- News E-Zines
- Newspapers
- Online Newspapers
- Online Newsstands
- Pushed News
- Television and Radio News
- Weather
- Wire Services and Daily Updates
- Phone Books and E-mail Directories
- Part III. Research and Education
- Genealogy
- Global Cultures
- Global Culture Presentations
- Global Culture Resource Directories
- Health
- Alternative and Holistic Health
- Mainstream and Medical Health
- History
- Homework Sites
- Politics
- About Politics
- U.S. Government Pages
- World Government Pages
- Reference
- Dictionaries
- Encyclopedias and Atlases
- Religion and Spirit
- Christian Sites
- New Age Sites
- Other Religious Sites
- Science
- Science Learning and Resources
- Science Publications
- Social Issues
- Environment
- Gender and Sexuality Issues
- Minorities
- Not-for-Profit Organizations
- Part IV. Sports, Entertainment, and Leisure
- Family Sites
- Family Activities
- Family Resources
- Parenting
- Fashion
- Designers
- Fashion Magazines
- General Fashion Sites
- Hobbies
- Home, Garden, and Kitchen
- Cooking
- Gardening
- House and Home
- Outdoor Recreation
- Pets
- Sports
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Football (American)
- General Sports News
- Other Sports
- Xtreme Sports
- Travel
- Destination Guides
- Travel Publications
- Travel Directories
- Part V. Shopping and Services
- Automotive Services
- Classifieds and Job Search Services
- Education Services
- Entrepreneurship
- Financial Services
- Financial Advice and Information
- Online Brokerages
- Stock Quote and Portfolio Services
- Housing Services
- Shopping
- Clothes
- Department Stores
- Flowers and Gifts
- Miscellaneous Internet Shopping
- Music and Books
- Online Auctions
- Online Malls
- Travel Services
- Miscellaneous Travel Services
- Online Reservations and Tickets
- Part VI. Cultural Arts
- Culture
- Art and Culture Publications
- Mixed Media
- Online Museums
- Entertainment News and Gossip
- Entertainment News
- Entertainment Publications
- Internet Broadcasts
- Literature
- Authors
- Book Reviews and News
- Literary Magazines
- Movies
- Movie Databases, Directories, and Reviews
- Screen Classics and Cults
- Studios
- Music
- Directories of Music on the Web
- General Music and News Sites
- Music Publications
- Personalities
- Television
- Networks
- Television Schedules and Guides
- Various and Sundry TV Sites
- Theater
- Part VII. Fun and Free Stuff
- Audio and Video Multimedia Sites
- Comic Books and Strips
- Contests, Puzzles, and Tests
- Games
- Humor and Comedy
- Kids' Sites
- Information for the Young Mind
- Kids' Games and Activities
- Kids' Personal Sites
- Meeting Places
- Chatting and Message Boards
- General Communities and Directories
- Web-Based Entertainment
- Part VIII. The Part of Tens
- Ten "Cool Pick" Sites
- Ten Sites for Seniors
- Ten Unusual Sites
- Appendix A. A Surfer's Guide to the Internet
- Acquainting Yourself with the Internet and the World Wide Web
- The Internet
- The World Wide Web
- Getting Online
- The Internet Community
- Newsgroups
- Mailing lists
- Chatting
- Software
- Web browsers
- Plug-ins
- E-mail programs
- Appendix B. Tips for Trolling the Web
- Look Before You Link
- Bookmark Now!
- If One Browser Window Is Good, Then Five Must Be Better
- Disregard Most Search Results
- Learn the Value of Cache
- Use [Gasp!] Identical Passwords
- Conserve Bandwidth
- Guard Personal Information
- Bookmark Directory Pages
- Remember Reload
- If the Site Won't Appear, Tinker with the URL
- Don't Let Your ISP Slow You Down
- Check That Line
- Appendix C. About the CD
- System Requirements
- Using the CD
- How to Use the CD Using Microsoft Windows
- Using the CD
- Installing MindSpring Internet Access
- Installing Internet Explorer
- Installing Netscape Communicator
- How to Use the CD Using the Mac OS
- Using Home.htm
- What Else Is on the CD?
- Internet tools
- Multimedia tools
- Utilities
- Fun stuff
- How Shareware Works
- If You've Got Problems (Of the CD Kind)
- Index
- IDG Books End-User License Agreement
- Installation Instructions
- Book Registration Information