Author Description

The Web Wizard's Guide to Freeware/Shareware teaches readers how to safely take advantage of free software available on the Web. From learning where to find safe and useful software to understanding how to install and use it, this quick and easy-to-understand introduction to freeware will help readers take advantage of all the low-cost, high-quality software available on the Web. This book explains how to locate reputable software on the Internet, instructing readers on where to look for software reviews and familiarizing readers with different downloading scenarios. It also discusses anti-virus software and how to ensure that all downloaded files are scanned. The Web Wizard Series from Addison-Wesley is a series of brief, introductory books written by instructors on Internet and Web programming topics of interest to anyone who wants to create web pages. Each book includes an easy-to-read, full-color design featuring plenty of hands-on examples and exercises, and is written in a concise and practical manner so readers can use the technologies in no time.