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Your fun and easy guide to the Web, e-mail, chat, and instant messaging

The Internet seems to be everywhere these days, with those "www" Web addresses cropping up all over. But what if you’re new to the Net and don’t know a URL from an ISP? Relax! With the friendly advice and plain-English explanations in this bestselling guide, you’ll soon be swapping e-mails, surfing the Web, and having a grand ol’ time online.

Discover how to:

• Select the best service provider for you
• Connect to the Internet without hassles
• Send and receive e-mail
• Find information with search engines
• Shop online — safely
• Visit chat rooms and send instant messages

The Dummies Way

• Explanations in plain English
• "Get in, get out" information
• Icons and other navigational aids
• Tear-out cheat sheet
• Top ten lists
• A dash of humor and fun

Author Biography: John Levine, Carol Baroudi, and Margaret Levine Young are veteran Internet experts who have written many other books to help new computer users.