The same holds true for the discussion of communications software in chapter five. Part two deals generally with the basic functions of online systems. Chapter six discuses signing on to a remote system. Nor does Banks offer any troubleshooting assistance should you choose the wrong settings. Chapter seven discusses menus and commands for online systems.
Most menus are self-explanatory.
On the other hand, Banks' listing of common command synonyms could be very helpful. Chapter eight discusses public, private and real time communications. The material tends to be repetitive and not really say much of consequence. There is a whole book to be done on online socialization, and we keep seeing these same trivialities. Appendices include troubleshooting, various commercial and BBS numbers, cabling and a files listing for the included disk.