Exploiting the Internet: Understanding and Exploiting an Investment in the Internet

The focus of this book is the impact of the Internet on business, technology, recreation, and global society. The overall message is: this is the Internet, this is how it works, this is how you can use it, and this is how it will affect you. Designed for the individual who doesn't want to be left behind by the Information Revolution, this book gives the reader a practical insight to the Internet. There are a huge number of potential stakeholders who want to capatalise on the Internet, the facilities and services that it can provide. The authors approach the subject in a pragmatic way, exploring the physical entity of the Internet and it's effects on both individuals and organizations. The book is designed to be used to grasp the fundamentals of Internet design and operation. It also provides lively, jargon-free guidance to those confused by the hyperbole surrounding the Internet and who want to pursue their own connection to the global phenomenon.