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Title: The Complete Idiot's Guide to the Internet (7th Edition) by Peter Kent ISBN: 0-7897-2523-1 Publisher: Alpha Books Pub. Date: 15 February, 2001 Format: Paperback Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $19.99 |
Average Customer Rating: 5 (2 reviews)
Rating: 5
Summary: RIght on target to teach the technically uncertain
Comment: At least in the United States, the demographics of people who are just beginning to use the Internet have changed. The bulk of the new users are now either the very young, or older people who are more technically uncertain. As is generally the case with the youthful brain, the young people need a minimum of direction, most of which must be focused towards keeping them away from the bad stuff. However, the older people need assistance in the very basics, which is where books like this are invaluable.
In teaching a couple of sections of community education Internet classes for elders, two things became very clear. The people in the class really want to learn how to use the Internet and they are capable, but must be treated with more sensitivity than others. Ironically, the hardest problem is convincing them that the old adage about teaching old dogs new tricks does not apply to the Internet. With the proper approach, they can learn how to use it to solve their problems.
This book takes just the right approach in teaching people like them how to use the Internet. Using soft spoken tones and with just the right amount of humor without descending into cuteness, this book provides the helping hand that is needed to get beginners up and enjoying the fruits of the web. Many of the latest controversies are also dealt with, such as the flaps over Napster and the Instant Message (IM) wars. I often field questions about such topics when I teach beginners how to use the net. Most are regular followers of the news and take an interest in what is happening in the world.
The growth in the number of Internet users in North America is slowing down and the background of new users has changed to include more adults who are not computer literate. This creates a different market for beginning books and this one hits that market dead center. With the right approach and covering all the basics, this book will help insure that the Internet continues to expand and serve a broader based constituency.
Rating: 5
Summary: Plenty Basics and Then Some!
Comment: "The Complete Idiot's Guide to the Internet" is an instrumental reference and tutor for anyone wishing to plunge or even tip-toe into the Information Superhighway world! I have found this book outstanding as an preparation aid for teaching an "Introduction to the Internet" class. Much of the information contained in the book may already be common knowledge among internet enthusiasts, but the added bits of information on many topics (including valid websites for help!) are invaluable. In covering the "history" of the Internet, the book even goes into specifics of the past accomplishments and failures, leading up to today.
It's best to have some knowledge of Microsoft Windows (preferably Windows 98) prior to jumping to Internet activity, however. This book covers a few Windows basics.
If you're looking to get a late start into electronic information-age, this book is a good start, and at a pretty decent price!
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Title: The Complete Idiot's Guide to Computer Basics (2nd Edition) by Joe Kraynak ISBN: 0028642309 Publisher: Alpha Books Pub. Date: 30 July, 2001 List Price(USD): $19.95 |
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Title: The Complete Idiot's Guide to PCs (8th Edition) by Joe Kraynak ISBN: 0028642759 Publisher: Alpha Books Pub. Date: 13 September, 2001 List Price(USD): $19.95 |
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Title: The Complete Idiot's Guide to Windows XP by Paul McFedries ISBN: 0028642325 Publisher: Alpha Communications Pub. Date: 03 October, 2001 List Price(USD): $19.95 |
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Title: The Internet for Dummies by John R. Levine, Carol Baroudi, Margaret Levine Young, John R Levine ISBN: 0764508946 Publisher: For Dummies Pub. Date: 15 January, 2002 List Price(USD): $21.99 |
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Title: Complete Idiot's Guide to Microsoft Word 2000 by Daniel T. Bobola, Dan Bobola ISBN: 078971860X Publisher: Alpha Communications Pub. Date: 04 January, 1999 List Price(USD): $16.99 |
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