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| 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 having fun . . 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. Short introduction. How to use menus, and how to navigate like an expert. Tailoring online services to your interests and needs. PART 2: APPLICATIONSAbout computer programs, online adventure games, threatening viruses, planning holidays and travel, collecting coins and stamps, genealogy, music, shopping and other leisure activities. 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. 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. How to get free advice about your computer, software, profession, and many other things. 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 SMARTERabout 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, Infonet, Internet, and others. Build your local personal database. Strategies for locating interesting information. What separates good from bad information? Figuring out costs. 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. Thoughts about things to come. Appendices:A1. List of selected online services About your personal computer, modem and communications program. Typical pitfalls and simple solutions. Down and uploading. A5. Books and articles for further reading A6. Web and Internet tools & pointers A7. List of services offering access to Internet A9. Registering your copy of this book
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