Everything you need to know about trends in the e-world and how to get the best out of the internet. Pocket Internet contains articles on how the internet came about, the technology behind the internet and how it is changing, the information society, the information economy and e-commerce. It also gives strategic advice on getting wired; access providers; search engines; browser software; trends and tips (and precautions) about using the internet for email, shopping, selling and promoting yourself, research, getting software, and leisure (films, music, chat, news, gambling, and so on). With a detailed A-Z of terms, from ADSL to Zmodem, and useful appendices.