The mosaic navigator the essential guide to the internet interface

作者：  Paul Gilster

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简介：Summary: Publisher Summary 1 An introductory tour of Mosaic emphasizes using the program to "browse" the Internet, linking a local computer to a distant computer's host program via Telnet, and transferring files from remote sites to the user's computer via FTP. Original (All Users).   Publisher Summary 2 Explains the complexities of the popular viewer of the World Wide Web, the means by which hypertext documents can be accessed, detailing how to navigate around Mosaic, the customized versions of Mosaic, setting up the system, and more   Publisher Summary 3 Explains the fundamentals of Mosaic, a graphical interface used to get information on the Internet. Covers how to obtain free and commercial versions, installation on PC and Mac, customizing Mosaic, World Wide Web sites, and using related programs such as Lview, WHAM, GhostScript, MPEGPLAY. Describes Internet tools available via Mosaic, including Telnet, FTP, Gopher, and Veronica. Includes screen illustrations. Annotation copyright Book News, Inc. Portland, Or.  

The SLIP/PPP connection the essential guide to grahical internet access

作者：  Paul Gilster

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简介：Using Netscape, Mosaic, WinGopher, and other new graphical programs requires a Serial Line Internet Protocol (SLIP) or a Point-to-Point Protocol (PPP) connection to the Internet. But few computer users know how to establish such a connection. Fewer still know of the many benefits of graphical Internet access beyond surfing the World Wide Web. The SLIP/PPP Connection provides all the information you need to overcome the now-legendary obstacles of establishing these special Internet accounts and to achieve smooth, graphical access to the World Wide Web and the rest of the Internet. Written by internationally acclaimed Internet guru Paul Gilster, this is the first complete, step-by-step guide to getting, using, and maintaining a SLIP or PPP connection. You'll be able to select, find, and download the right hardware and software for every Internet application.

The new Internet Navigator

作者：  Paul Gilster

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简介：The critics agree that The Internet Navigator TM is the best book on the Internet "Paul Gilster's The Internet Navigator is the new champ." -Internet World "The best tutorial I've seen yet on the Internet . . . Gilster has done millions of newcomers a great service" -Knight-Ridder News "If there's only one book on the Internet that you can afford on your shelf, this is your best choice. . . ." -Library Journal "Columbus could have used a navigator like this. A real find." -Ziffnet/Computer Life "Everything nontechies need to know." -U.S. News & World Report ". . . one of the best places for new Internet users to start. . ." -PC Computing Totally revised and expanded to include: The World Wide Web-including Web browsers such as Netscape and Mosaic. The new generation of Internet tools. Internet access through Prodigy, CompuServe, and America Online. Practical examples of how to perform searches How the Internet works and its underlying technologies, including TCP/IP Everything you need to know to access the Internet from anywhere in the world