Dummies 101 The Internet For Windows 98

Includes Step-by-Step Instructions on Using Internet Explorer and Outlook Express — the Web and E-Mail Software from Microsoft Designed for Windows 98! If you've been itching to explore the Internet, now is the time to start! Dummies 101®: The Internet For Windows® 98 brings you easy, step-by-step instructions to quickly connect you to the Net right from your desktop. Research any topic, get tons of free programs, shop online, and more! Inside, Get the Information You Need Now: Click any of 200 hand-picked Web sites on this book's CD-ROM to cruise to the very best sites on the Internet Find virtually any person or fact you need on the Web Choose from thousands of fabulous free programs, picture files, and audio and video clips Send and receive e-mail — and use our software robot to test your e-mail address Join online discussion groups, participate in live chat groups, and subscribe to electronic channels Create and publish your own Web pages Dummies 101®: Companion CD Use the Valuable CD-ROM with This Book to Learn the Fun and Easy Way! The CD includes MindSpring software for connecting to the Internet; Netscape Communicator and Microsoft Internet Explorer: two popular Web browsers; shareware versions of mIRC, GetRight, and WinZip. Use mIRC for chatting live with others on the Net; GetRight and WinZip for grabbing software from the Net. Also includes an evaluation version of ThunderBYTE Anti-Virus for protecting your data from destructive software viruses. Shareware programs are fully functional, free trial versions of copyrighted programs. If you like particular programs, register with their authors for a nominal fee and receive licenses, enhanced versions, and technical support. Freeware programs are free, copyrighted games, applications, and utilities. You can copy them to as many PCs as you like — free — but they have no technical support. System Requirements: 486 or faster PC with Windows 98; 16MB RAM; 14,400 bps or faster modem (needed for Internet connection — regular access charges may apply); and a CD-ROM drive

At last, the world's most popular operating software now has everything you need to connect to the Internet and surf all four corners of the World Wide Web. With the release of Windows 98 comes a suite of programs designed to make life in cyberspace a safer and saner experience. Still not sure just what all this Internet stuff is about? The Internet For Windows 98 For Dummies leads you step-by-step through these key elements of Windows 98 and the ever-expanding Internet: * What is the Internet? * Selecting which Internet service to use * Sending and receiving e-mail * The World Wide Web explained (really) * Straight talk about channels, subscriptions, push technology, cookies, and other Web-related hype * Creating your own home page on the Web * The ins and outs of online shopping With The Internet For Windows 98 For Dummies as your guide, your online experience can be fun instead of frustrating.

Explore Windows 98 in 18 Fun and Easy Lessons! Windows 98 is a great operating system, but it can be daunting. Whether you need to learn Windows 98 for work, school, or home, Dummies 101®: Windows® 98 guides you through all of its features using concrete examples. You'll quickly find out how to open, save, and copy files and how to get the most from all the extra programs that come with Windows 98 — including the newest version of Internet Explorer. Inside, Get the Information You Need Now: Master the most important features of Windows 98 Use informative summaries and fun tests to help you assess and reinforce your knowledge Practice using Windows 98 with the files on the CD Learn how to launch programs and work with files using My Computer and Explorer Use the extra programs that come with Windows 98 — Paint, WordPad, Media Player, and Internet Explorer — to create cool flyers, write letters, play sound and video clips, and browse the World Wide Web Upgrade successfully to Windows 98 from Windows 3.1 without losing any work or any sleep Don't Forget! After you've taught yourself the basics with this easy-to-use tutorial, look for IDG Books Worldwide's Windows® 98 For Dummies®, the latest in the bestselling Windows series. Dummies 101: Companion CD Use the Valuable CD-ROM with This Book to Learn the Fun and Easy Way! The CD-ROM contains author created files for you to use as you work through the book. Shareware programs are fully functional, free trial versions of copyrighted programs. If you like particular programs, register with their authors for a nominal fee and receive licenses, enhanced versions, and technical support. Freeware programs are free, copyrighted games, applications, and utilities. You can copy them to as many PCs as you like — free — but they have no technical support. System Requirements: PC with Pentium processor with Windows 98; 16MB RAM; and a CD-ROM drive

Includes Step-by-Step Instructions on Using Internet Explorer and Outlook Express — the Web and E-Mail Software from Microsoft Designed for Windows 98! If you've been itching to explore the Internet, now is the time to start! Dummies 101®: The Internet For Windows® 98 brings you easy, step-by-step instructions to quickly connect you to the Net right from your desktop. Research any topic, get tons of free programs, shop online, and more! Inside, Get the Information You Need Now: Click any of 200 hand-picked Web sites on this book's CD-ROM to cruise to the very best sites on the Internet Find virtually any person or fact you need on the Web Choose from thousands of fabulous free programs, picture files, and audio and video clips Send and receive e-mail — and use our software robot to test your e-mail address Join online discussion groups, participate in live chat groups, and subscribe to electronic channels Create and publish your own Web pages Dummies 101®: Companion CD Use the Valuable CD-ROM with This Book to Learn the Fun and Easy Way! The CD includes MindSpring software for connecting to the Internet; Netscape Communicator and Microsoft Internet Explorer: two popular Web browsers; shareware versions of mIRC, GetRight, and WinZip. Use mIRC for chatting live with others on the Net; GetRight and WinZip for grabbing software from the Net. Also includes an evaluation version of ThunderBYTE Anti-Virus for protecting your data from destructive software viruses. Shareware programs are fully functional, free trial versions of copyrighted programs. If you like particular programs, register with their authors for a nominal fee and receive licenses, enhanced versions, and technical support. Freeware programs are free, copyrighted games, applications, and utilities. You can copy them to as many PCs as you like — free — but they have no technical support. System Requirements: 486 or faster PC with Windows 98; 16MB RAM; 14,400 bps or faster modem (needed for Internet connection — regular access charges may apply); and a CD-ROM drive

Windows 98 For Dummies won't try to turn you into a Windows wizard, but you'll pick up a few chunks of useful computing information while reading it. Instead of becoming a Windows 98 expert, you'll know just enough to get by quickly, cleanly, and with a minimum of pain so that you can move on the more pleasant things in life. This easy-to-understand guide is for those who are yearning to Conquer Windows 98 basics Personalize your PC Send and receive e-mail Get more out of the Web Have fun with audio and video Deal with common problems and aggravations Something in Windows 98 will eventually leave you scratching your head. No other program brings so many buttons, bars, and babble to the screen. When something in Windows 98 has you stumped, use this book as a reference. You won't find any fancy computer jargon in these pages. Instead, you'll find subjects like these, discussed in plain old English: Preparing your computer to run Windows 98 Finding the file you saved yesterday Moving those little windows around on the screen with the mouse Running your favorite old programs under Windows 98 Performing chores in Windows 98 that you used to do in older versions of Windows Figuring out which of the many Windows versions you're using There's nothing to memorize and nothing to learn. Just turn to the right page, read the brief explanation, and get back to work. Unlike other books, this one enables you to bypass any technical hoopla and still get your work done.

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