Getting your organization connected to the Internet is not as simple as requesting a telephone line. You have to learn about telecommunications technologies, the differences among networking hardware options, and internal networking issues. You need to figure out not only which Internet service provider is best for you, but which services you really need. You'll be faced with a series of technical decisions concerning network security, routing management, and e-mail gateways, and you'll want to know what is the best free software out there for rounding out your investment. This book covers all these issues and explains in detail everything you need to know to make informed decisions. Once you've set up your Internet connection, it helps you troubleshoot problems and introduces you to an array of Internet Services, such as the World Wide Web. Tackles issues for the PC, Macintosh, and UNIX platforms.