Book details of 'The Web Navigator'

Title	The Web Navigator
Author(s)	Paul Gilster
ISBN	047116495X
Language	English
Published	March 1997
Publisher	John Wiley & Sons

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Reviewer Rob Slade wrote:
Since the rise in popularity of the World Wide Web to *the* interface of choice to the Internet we've had all the various introductions to the Internet that concentrate solely on the net via browser. Now comes the useful one. Chapter one states outright that the view of the net in this book is limited to the browser window, in contrast to most works in the genre that imply the Web is all there is. There is the obligatory collection of different types of sites on the Web, but Gilster manages to use the space to point out features and ideas rather than simply presenting a montage of KEWL! screen shots. The history of the Web is accurately and interestingly portrayed in chapter two. Getting connected to the net can never be completely covered but chapter three manages to present an astounding range of information. It is also backed up by a very useful appendix dealing with dial up networking in Windows 95. Gilster admits his choice of Netscape Navigator in chapter four before going on to give a review of the major browser functions. Unfortunately some material is specific not only to the browser but to the release as well, but this is unavoidable with the graphical interface. Chapter five, dealing with plug-ins and other components, is valuable, but also shows how quickly these items go in and out of style. The advice on email covers not only configuration, but also advanced topics such as netiquette in chapter six. Most of chapter seven concentrates on accessing Usenet news via the browser, but it also deals with telnet and gopher functions. Advanced or coming technologies like Java, Internet telephony, and the Virtual Reality Modelling Language (VRML) are quickly reviewed in chapter eight. Searching, in chapter nine, covers all aspects including search engines, directories, people finders, and agents. Publishing on the Web is discussed more in concept than in detail in chapter ten. Issues of security and privacy are covered clearly in chapter eleven. While the book starts very strongly indeed, matching the quality of "The Internet Navigator" (see reviews) and "Finding it on the Internet" (see reviews), later chapter are sound but not quite as vital. Still this book would have to have serious consideration as possibly the best introduction for those approaching the net through the Web interface. copyright Robert M. Slade, 1998
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It's an Internet jungle out there.Now more than ever, you need Paul Gilster, world-renowned Internet expert and author of the bestselling The New Internet Navigator, to give you the background, software know-how, and techniques you'll need to confidently and skillfully navigate the Web. You'll learn how to customize the immense power of the Web to meet your own specific needs and goals. Gilster shows you: How to log on and navigate like an expert How to customize browsers Where to find audio and video plug-ins, add-ons, and helper programs How to most effectively use breakthrough Web technologies.In The Web Navigator, Gilster keeps you right on top of all of the recent changes in the Web, tells you what's out there right now and what's coming in the future. You'll get samples of various Internet sites and candid discussions of providers. You'll receive proven strategies for finding and managing information. You'll find up-to-the-minute instructions on: Accessing and searching with Netscape Navigator Publishing and self-publishing on the Web Electronic commerce and security.Paul Gilster also shares his special insight into what emerging new media technologies such as Java, ActiveX, Shockwave, VRML, RealAudio, and many more can mean to you.PAUL GILSTER is a recognized Internet authority sought around the world for his expertise. His recent books include the bestselling The New Internet Navigator and Finding It on the Internet, Second Edition, both published by Wiley.Visit our Web site at http://www.wiley.com/compbooks/Praise for Paul Gilster and The New Internet Navigator..."Paul Gilster gives the tree of knowledge a good shake....Anyone who wants a tutorial that will also serve as an ongoing reference won't do better than The New Internet Navigator." — Major Keary rec.arts.books.reviews."The nontechnical nature of The New Internet Navigator has something to offer to all levels of readers....This may be the only Internet guide you'll ever need." — infoZine"The 'best of the best'! Very highly recommended." —Online Newsletter"Gilster's tome could appropriately be called, 'The Internet Encyclopedia.' This book is highly recommended for those who are interested in the meat and bones of the Internet." —Boardwatch Magazine."[A] comprehensive guide to navigating the Net..." —Computerworld