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"Internet:  Getting Started", Marine et al, 1994, 0-13-289596-X
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This is *not* a book introducing you to the Internet.  This is another book on
establishing a connection to the Internet.  A "first-timer", as the cover has
it, would almost certainly be bemused, if not totally lost, by discussions of
service providers, domain name servers and costs.  The only introductory
material is a brief overview of Internet applications in chapter nine.

For those wishing to connect, this is a reasonable overview.  It introduces the
major topics, but often is very limited in terms of the necessary details.  The
setup for a router and the selection of software is covered in a scant two
paragraphs for each subject.  Obtaining an IP number and establishing a domain
is recommended six chapters before those items are defined.

Where this book does shine is in the listing of organizations related to the
internet.  If you are serious about establishing an Internet node, you will
need to contact a number of bodies quite aside from your service provider.

copyright Robert M. Slade, 1994   BKINTGST.RVW  940224
 
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