America Online for Busy People

This book/CD-ROM is designed to help anyone learn new computer skills quickly. The lessons are tailored to a busy person's practical needs. It focuses on presenting useful information with time-tested advice and insights. It shows how to get connected to America Online (AOL) and get things done. The book is aimed at current AOL members upgrading to version 4.0 and new members looking for a time-saving introduction to AOL and the Internet. The CD-ROM contains AOL 4.0 software. Readers can learn all they need to know to install, set-up and utilize AOL 4.0 and its offerings from e-mail and newsgroups. New coverage for this edition includes: using AOL's browser, Netscape Communicator, or Microsoft Internet Explorer; customizing news feeds with with the new "push" technology; using AOL's new mutual fund and home-banking services; shopping in the Digital Cities, reserving hotel rooms and rental cars online; and getting the most out of AOL when travelling abroad. David Einstein is the author of "PCs for Busy People".