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Folks,

One of the benefits of moderating NETTRAIN is that I am able to
intercept the frequent questions from brand-new Internet users
asking for general information about how to get started.  In
response these requests, I have drafted the following *very short*
"FAQ" which simply suggests some good guides for new users.  I
want to keep it short (no more than four screens), so as not
to overwhelm new users (or their mailboxes).  However, I would
like your suggestions on any other *essential* guides *for
new users* that you think should be included.  Thanks in advance
for your input.

Jim Milles (listowner/moderator, NETTRAIN)    Fax: (314) 658-3966
Head of Computer Services                   Phone: (314) 658-2759
Saint Louis University Law Library        millesjg@sluvca.slu.edu

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             "WHERE TO START" FOR NEW INTERNET USERS
                             1/28/93

Two of the best books for new users of the Internet are:

     LaQuey, Tracy.  _The Internet Companion: A Beginner's Guide
     to Global Networking_.  Reading, MA: Addison-Wesley, 1992.
     (Read this first; useful even for the pre-beginner who has
     not yet signed on to the Internet.)

     Krol, Ed.  _The Whole Internet: User's Guide & Catalog_.
     Sebastapol, CA: O'Reilly & Associates, 1992.  (Read this
     after LaQuey; much more in-depth and comprehensive.)

For those who know enough about using the Internet to be able to
use "ftp," the following sources are very useful (note that they
are regularly updated, so the version numbers and file names may
change):

     "NYSERNet New User's Guide to Useful and Unique Resources on
     the Internet."  Version 2.2, April 1992.  Available via
     anonymous ftp from nysernet.org, directory /pub/guides, file
     new.user.guide.V2.2.txt.

     Polly, Jean Armour.  "Surfing the INTERNET: An
     Introduction."  Version 2.0.2, December 16, 1992.
     Available via anonymous ftp from nysernet.org, directory
     /pub/guides, file surfing.2.0.2.txt.

     "SURAnet Guide to Selected Internet Resources."  January
     1993.  Available via anonymous ftp from ftp.sura.net,
     directory /pub/nic, file infoguide.1-93.txt.


Jim Milles (listowner/moderator, NETTRAIN)    Fax: (314) 658-3966
Head of Computer Services                   Phone: (314) 658-2759
Saint Louis University Law Library        millesjg@sluvca.slu.edu