Beginning Internet users who want to get the most out of their online time will find this book indispensable. Using full-color, step-by-step instructions, the book teaches readers how to surf the World Wide Web, access online databases and libraries, use popular reference and research sources, and locate and download valuable, free software. This edition has been updated to cover the most recent developments on the Internet and WWW, such as online commerce and using cool plug-ins like Shockwave and RealAudio. COVER TITLE