Modems for dummies - Tina Rathbone

"Modems For Dummies is a comprehensive, easy–to–understand, and lighthearted guide to getting the most out of your online experience." ? Casey Cowell, Chairman, CEO & President, U.S. Robotics

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The World of Cyberspace is at Your Fingertips. Find out How ? Inside! Modems aren't just for techies anymore. Everyone wants or needs to get online ? whether it's for business, school, or plain old fun. Modems For Dummies, 3rd Edition, shows DOS, Windows, and Mac users how to select, install, and use modems and modem software. After you're connected, you can use the tips in this book to get the most out of the Internet and the World Wide Web, Bulletin Board Systems, and commercial services such as CompuServe and America Online. Ask for IDG Books' ?For Dummies Books, the Fun and Easy Way to Find out About Computers. Also look for IDG Books' More Modems For Dummies, the essential reference to get even more out of your modem, and Creating Web Pages For Dummies, the fun and easy way to establish a presence on the Web!

Inside, find helpful advice on how to:

• Cut through the jargon to discover the essentials of working with modems and getting online
• Get the most for your money when buying a modem and communications software
• Access technical support from computer companies, gurus, and other online sources
• Understand online basics like sending and receiving e–mail, chatting, faxing, conferencing, and cruising the World Wide Web
• Reduce connect charges with Tina's tips for saving money online
• Save money with coupons for Internet access, software, and more!
• Discover online resources for information, shopping, gaming, and news
• Graze the top–rated communication programs and pick software to match your needs and pocketbook
• Decipher smileys, taglines, ASCII art, signature files, and other mysteries of the online world