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"The Internet Instant Reference", Paul E. Hoffman, 1996, 0-7821-1891-7, U$14.99
%A   Paul E. Hoffman
%C   2021 Challenger Drive, Alameda, CA   94501
%D   1996
%G   0-7821-1891-7
%I   Sybex Computer Books
%O   U$14.99 510-523-8233 800-227-2346 Fax: 510-523-2373
%P   324
%T   "The Internet Instant Reference"
 
Like "Internet in Plain English" (cf. BKINTIPE.RVW), this is a presentation of
the net via glossary.  It does start with a quick overview, and its small size
makes it fairly "instant" and a reasonable reference.
 
The definitions (and thus the material of the book) are generally OK, though
not outstanding.  Many entries have pointers to net resources for further
information, and these are commonly well annotated.  They are not always
complete: the "List of (mailing) Lists" entry cites none of the three major
lists (although "Mailing Lists" does include one of them).  Given the
limitations of space, it might not be surprising that there are no entries for
such items as browser, PGP or rtfm, but that makes the inclusion of a set of
instructions for the ee editor all the more surprising.
 
copyright Robert M. Slade, 1996   BKININRF.RVW   960511

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