About this book; Web pages; getting connected - the hardware; getting connected - the software; connecting to the Net; how does the Web work?; browsing the Web; gathering information; searching the Web; word searches; expert searching; giving your opinion; downloading programs; plug-ins; personalizing your browser; your browser's cache; buying and selling on-line; your own Web page; advanced page design; virtual reality on the Web; future developments; providing access; useful addresses; Web words.