Review: Tricks of the Internet Gurus   SAMS Publishing 1994
21 contributing authors,  809 pages, paperbound  $35.00 USA $47.95 Can
ISBN: 0-672-30599-2

This collection is very similar in presentation as THE INTERNET UNLEASHED,
also published by SAMS (and reviewed by me).  It is a collection of chapters 
written by 21 well known Internet user/authors, each of whom is an Internet 
"expert" in his or her own field. (My definition of expert is someone who
knows more than you or I.  A "guru" is an expert who is willing to share 
that knowledge with us . These 21 authors are indeed "Internet Gurus" and 
the book's title is appropriate.)  

This book is not for the newbie or novice Internaut, but is filled with
Internet tricks and secrets that will help turn a moderately experienced 
person into a seasoned veteran.  The book teaches you how to use the 
Internet and its utilities more effectively and efficiently.  Some of 
the subjects covered in TRICKS OF THE INTERNET GURUS include access hints and
tips, plenty of "tricks of the trade", tools, e-mail, FTP, USENET, WWW, 
TELNET, listservs/mailing lists, ARCHIE. VERONICA and GOPHER.  These are 
not mere tutorials, but detailed high-level essays written by visible, 
online personalities.  Other chapters cover how to send a fax from the 
Internet, discussion forums, educational uses of the Internet, research, 
business and commerce.  Definitely a post-graduate level book!

I found this book particular useful for increasing my knowledge of the
Internet.  There's a lot of good information for the $35.00.  TRICKS OF THE
INTERNET GURUS is well written and presented.  

(C) 1995

Michael Crestohl
mc@shore.net

My previous reviews can be downloaded by FTP from the following site:
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