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Outdated, but could be helpful to the complete idiots
You gotta remember that this book was written in 2000, right around the time the dotcom bubble burst.Of course you didn't have to be amazon or ebay to survive the bloodbath, as many small independent shopping sites have been doing quite well. Bridge for Sale
Is this Rod Underhill related to Roy Underhill?I see they're credited together for writing quite a few books together.Even if I was married to this guy his book isn't very good.Maybe he should stick to woodworking.

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Subjects:  1. Business & Economics    2. Business / Economics / Finance    3. Business/Economics    4. Computer Networks    5. E-Commerce - Internet Marketing    6. Electronic Commerce    7. Entrepreneurship    8. Internet    9. Internet - General    10. Investments & Securities - General    11. Management    12. New business enterprises    13. Business & Economics / Personal Finance / General   

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Great book!
I've always been worried about my privacy when I go online --- but after reading this book, I don't worry any more. It taught me how to protect my privacy, stop cookies and snoopers, and make sure that no one can track what I do. It even taught me how to keep my home network safe!Read more

Subjects:  1. Computer - Internet    2. Computer Bks - Internet    3. Computer Books: General    4. Computer Data Security    5. Computer networks    6. Computer security    7. Computers    8. Internet    9. Internet - Security    10. Safety measures    11. Security measures    12. Computers / Internet / General    13. Network security    14. Privacy & data protection   

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Good "nuts and bolts" look at MP3's
This book offers a kind of "bare bones" look at the MP3 phenomenon, starting off with chapters on what exactly MP3's are, and "A Compressed History" of MP3's. There are also chapters on finding and downloading MP3's, the software you can find to play them, chapters on making your own MP3's (hence the terms "ripping," digitizing, and "sound squishing"). There's good advice if you are a musician on marking MP3's, "marketing" them and where to post them to publicize your work. Worth the 20 bucks, for sure. But don't stop here!
[...] This book is written by TWO authors: Rod Underhill of MP3.com, and Nat Gertler (who has written many other Complete Idiot's Guide and computer books). They each have their own slant. The book is DEFINITELY a big plug for MP3.com as an internet entity on the world wide web for online music (...). ... There is a lot of information in the book about MP3s in general as well as MP3.com - the company - in particular. So, in this case, it's a cool plug. There is also a good deal of REPETITION in the book. For instance, what it says in the "ROD SPEAKS" box on page 160 about LYCOS falling into Copyright Trouble is almost EXACTLY stated in slightly different wording on page 172 in the "JAM ON THIS" box where the heading is called: "Lycos Moves into Tricky Waters." Good book for begginers....
This book, I would recommend to a musician or just someone wanting to know about mp3's. The book has enough information, while the reader not needing to be a super - geek. Read more

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RIght on target to teach the technically uncertain
At least in the United States, the demographics of people who are just beginning to use the Internet have changed. The bulk of the new users are now either the very young, or older people who are more technically uncertain. As is generally the case with the youthful brain, the young people need a minimum of direction, most of which must be focused towards keeping them away from the bad stuff. However, the older people need assistance in the very basics, which is where books like this are invaluable. Plenty Basics and Then Some!
"The Complete Idiot's Guide to the Internet" is an instrumental reference and tutor for anyone wishing to plunge or even tip-toe into the Information Superhighway world! I have found this book outstanding as anpreparation aid for teaching an "Introduction to the Internet"class. Much of the information contained in the book may already be commonknowledge among internet enthusiasts, but the added bits of information onmany topics (including valid websites for help!) are invaluable. Incovering the "history" of the Internet, the book even goes intospecifics of the past accomplishments and failures, leading up totoday.Read more

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Very helpful --especially historically
Working in the IT field, I found this book to be very helpful-- especially from a historical perspective--explaining the various highspeed options available.I read this, although I have been trouble-shooting highspeed issues on a helpdesk, for a long time.When studying for Network +, I read references about T1 lines, and other methods of highspeed access that I have never used, personally, or only used in a corporate office invironment, as a User. A Desperately Needed Book! EXCELLENT!!
With all of the recent information floating around about "High-Speed" internet connections, one can literally go insane trying to decipher fact from fiction, not to mention attempting to figure out which service is right for YOU. When I came across this book, which I did here on amazon, I was very excited, but still unsure of what I would be getting my hands on. I thought that perhaps it would assist me a little here or there, and help out with the most basic information possible. Clearly Explains Your Choices
DSL? Cable Modem? Satellite? Wireless? These are among the choices you will have to make if you decide to "upgrade" to high speed Internet access. It's difficult to know which one will work best for you. This book helps to explain the differences between each of them. The introductory part explains ways to get higher speeds from your current analog modem before diving into the different kinds of high speed Internet options you have. Read more

Subjects:  1. Amateurs' manuals    2. Computer - Internet    3. Computer Books: Internet General    4. Computer Networks    5. Computers    6. Data Transmission Systems - General    7. Digital subscriber line    8. Integrated services digital ne    9. Integrated services digital networks    10. Internet    11. Internet - General    12. Microcomputer Utilities    13. Modems    14. Networking - Wide Area Networks (WANs)    15. Utilities   

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Lambs Being Led to the Slaughter
Taking people with little investment experience and little technology knowledge and teaching them a little about investing in Internet stocks is inappropriate at best.That's like entering elderly people who move slowly into the running of the bulls in Pamplona.People are going to get hurt.Avoid this subject, and this book.Read more

Subjects:  1. Business & Economics    2. Business / Economics / Finance    3. Business/Economics    4. E-Commerce - Online Trading    5. Electronic commerce    6. Finance    7. Internet industry    8. Investments & Securities - Stocks    9. Personal Finance - Investing    10. Stocks    11. United States   

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Subjects:  1. Computer Bks - Internet    2. Computer Books: General    3. Electronic Mail    4. Electronic mail systems    5. Internet    6. Internet - General    7. Programming Languages - General    8. Media, information & communication industries   

Subjects:  1. Computer Bks - Internet    2. Computer Books: General    3. Handbooks, manuals, etc    4. Internet    5. Internet - General    6. Programming Languages - General    7. Wide area networks (WANs)   

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IT HELPED ME
THIS BOOK TAUGHT ME MUCH ABOUT THE INTERNET. I USED TO NOT KNOW SQUAT ABOUT THE INTERNET. NOW I KNOW MORE THAN MY GEEKY BROTHER. THIS BOOK IS A VERY, VERY, VERY USEFUL BOOK. I WOULD RECOMMEND THIS BOOK TO ANYONE AND EVERYONE. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Computer Bks - Internet    2. Computer Books And Software    3. Computer Networks    4. Handbooks, manuals, etc    5. Internet    6. Internet (Computer network)    7. Internet - General    8. Networking - Wide Area Networks (WANs)    9. Local area networks (LANs)    10. Wide area networks (WANs)   

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Subjects:  1. Computer Bks - Internet    2. Computer Books And Software    3. Computer Networks    4. Internet    5. Internet (Computer network)    6. Internet - General    7. Microcomputer Graphics    8. Networking - General    9. Windows (Computer programs)   

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Best info yet on Webtv
One of the better books on the Webtv system. Up to date, especially on the plus model, which really ic the only way to go with Webtv service.

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Surfing The Internet w webtv
I found this book very very helpful. It covers the subject very well. I would highly recomend this book. also. Online Search Secrets. The information appears to be written by someone who has actually used thewebtv unit.

A Fun and Exciting Book About Web TV!
Web TV technology has opened the doors for many people to gain access to the Internet without the need and use of computers. There are a variety of models and accessories available to bring the Internet onscreen at home.Michael Miller has written The Complete Idiot's Guide to Surfing theInternet With Web TV to offer his readers a lot of detailed informationabout this emerging technology and the best equipment and ways to put it touse!Read more

Subjects:  1. Computer Books: Internet General    2. Computer Networks    3. Computers    4. Design    5. Internet    6. Internet - Hardware    7. Telecommunications    8. Television Engineering    9. Web sites    10. WebTV (Trademark)    11. Computers / General