From a brief history of the Internet, to email, to finding a new career and managing investments, Practical Internet talks to you in plain English and guides you through the easiest ways to get the most out of your Internet Experience. You will discover that creating your own personal Web site is as easy as making airline and hotel reservations online. Hardware and software topics are both comprehensively covered with discussions on modems and browsers. This book arms you with enough solid information to determine what Internet service provider offers the most for your money as well as best suits your needs.