The Online World resources handbook

by Odd de Presno.


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PREFACE

PART 1: AN ONLINE WORLD

1. Will going online make me rich?

   Knowledge is Power. A larger personal network will give you a stronger 
   punch. The value of information, and of having fun . . . .

2. The online world

   The structure and content of the online offerings. About 
   Bulletin Board systems, mailing lists, conferencing systems, 
   and online databases. About packet data services, and network 
   services like FidoNet, i-Com, Infonet, Internet, and others. 
   A constantly changing environment.

3. Using online services

   Short introduction. How to use menus, and how to navigate like 
   an expert. Tailoring online services to your interests and needs.

PART 2: APPLICATIONS

4. Hobbies, games, and fun

   About computer programs, online adventure games, threatening viruses, 
   planning holidays and travel, collecting coins and stamps, genealogy, 
   music, shopping and other leisure activities.

5. Home, education, and work

   Tips for house owners, for those more concerned about money, about 
   education and the exchange of knowledge, electronic conferences. 
   Building a personal network. Job hunting by modem, and about 
   working from home.

6. Your personal healthnet

   About support for diseases like AIDS, cancer, and kidney diseases. 
   Forums for people with physical or mental disabilities, like 
   hearing impairments, learning disabilities, vision impairment, 
   mobility problems.

7. Electronic mail, telex, and fax

   How to communicate globally at a ridiculously low cost, with 
   notes about how to address electronic mail.

8. Free expert assistance

   How to get free advice about your computer, software, profession, 
   and many other things.

9. Your electronic daily news

   Read national and global news before getting it through the 
   traditional media. Get those interesting background facts. 
   Read special interest news that the media never bother to print.

10. Looking for a needle in a bottle of hay

    Searching databases. 'Clipping' news. Locating interesting books 
    and articles. Monitoring the online offerings, and sources about 
    sources.

11. Getting an edge over your competitors

    Using the networks to manage projects. Monitor competitors, 
    prospects, suppliers, markets, technologies, and trends in 
    Africa, Asia and the Pacific, Central and South America, 
    Europe, North America, and xUSSR. 
    Marketing and sales by modem.

PART 3: WORKING SMARTER

12. Practical tips

    about how to get more out of your online time.

13. Cheaper and better communications

    Using packet data services or competing data 
    transport services like Tymnet Outdial, Infonet, 
    Internet, and others.

14. Keep what you find.

    Build your local personal database. Strategies for 
    locating interesting information. What separates good 
    from bad information?

15. You pay little for a lot!

    Figuring out costs.

16. Automatic communication

    Get a lead on your competitors. 
    Avoid duplication of effort. 
    Reduce costs. 
    Reduce boring repetitive work. 
    No need to remember the "tricks" of communications anymore.

17. Gazing into the future.

    Thoughts about things to come.

Appendices:

A1. List of selected online services

A2. Getting started.

    About your personal computer, modem and 
    communications program.

A3. Your first online trip

    Typical pitfalls and simple solutions. 
    Down and uploading.

A4. Frequently used terms

A5. Books and articles for further reading

A6. Web and Internet tools & pointers

A7. List of services offering access to Internet

A8. About the author

A9. Registering your copy of this book

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