Summary

Explains how to connect to the Internet through university campus computer systems, detailing the information students need to know to begin exploring the information superhighway. The text covers all major Internet protocols, beginning with electronic mail and continuing with group communication mediums such as USENET and research tools such as the World Wide Web. Each chapter describes one or more Internet protocols, explains the basic techniques for using the protocols, gives demonstrations on sample computer screens and suggests assignments. It presents information in a non-technical, user-friendly manner assuming no prior knowledge of the Internet.