The European Internet Companion: Beginner's Guide to Global Networking

Recipe for Success! Take the International bestselling introductory guide to the INTERNET, revise it to cover the very latest developments then adapt it to address the needs of the Euro cybersurfer. Welcome to the INTERNET, the global web of computer networks reaching millions of people all over the world. From the mundane to the technical, the humorous to the scientific, the INTERNET is an open door to the latest information on medicine, environmental issues, sports, politics, social issues and much more. Which is great once you're online cruising the INTERNET but how do you get started? What if you live in Stockholm and you need to know whether to find your local INTERNET service provider? Or what if you plan to set up a business online in Europe and you need the latest information on the development of the INTERNET in Germany or France? You'll find your answers in 'The European INTERNET Companion'. In clear non-technical language this book introduces you to the worldwide community on the INTERNET, teaching you how to tap into university databases, online archives, and vast networks of up to date information. You'll also learn just enough Unix to use the INTERNET confidently. Produced in collaboration with European service providers EUnet, this is a fully adapted version for Europe of the bestselling introduction to the Internet. Features * focus on local issues for global networkin * lists European Internet service provider * explores the issues of hooking up to and exploring the Internet from Europ * a special offer includes one months free access to the Internet via EUnet