Presented in book format, chapters provide a basic foundation for Internet exploration without being operating system specific. Author Brendan Kehoe covers etiquette, e-mail, FTP, Archie, Usenet, Telnet, tools and commercial services. One section is devoted to network basics such as domains, networks and physical connections. A resource guide is also included.
Text is laid out in book format and has nice descriptive graphics and diagrams.
WIDE WEB Bob Powell and Karen Wickre present a nicely arranged hypertext version of their book. Chapters one and two give an overview of Web history and introduce the beginner to elements of the Web. Chapter three is more technical, covering URLs, HTML, HTTP, etc. The appendices has lists of browsers, applications, connectivity suites and providers. The authors suggest new surfers start with chapters one and two, then explore suggested sites.