NEW O'REILLY BOOK SHOWS HOW TO AVOID ONLINE PERILS

"Bandits on the Information Superhighway" Gives Common Sense Safety Advice

February 23, 1996 -- SEBASTOPOL, CA--The dark side of the Internet--scams,
hoaxes, and encounters with unscrupulous strangers--is garnering headlines
and making lots of people nervous these days. Just how real are the risks,
and what practical steps can computer users take to ensure a safe and
enjoyable experience online?

"Bandits on the Information Superhighway," just released by noted Internet
publisher O'Reilly & Associates, provides a crash course in Internet
street smarts. The book provides a realistic assessment of risks that
online users take when they connect their computers to the Internet's
worldwide network. It presents the simple truth behind popular "scare
stories" about Net pornography, computer crime, and dangers to children.
The Net really is a safe place, as long as you take a few simple
precautions--"Bandits on the Information Superhighway" provides the
knowledge you need to use the Internet safely.

In "Bandits on the Information Superhighway," readers will learn the truth
about fake money-making schemes, deceptive advertising, and safe buying
and selling. And because the Internet and other online services allow
people who've never met to form relationships, the book offers both advice
for parents and a list of online romance do's and don'ts. It also show
readers how to spot pranks and hoaxes; how to deal with online electronic
junk mail and "spamming;" and how to protect their rights and privacy
online.

The third book in O'Reilly's "What You Need to Know" series, "Bandits on
the Information Superhighway" is full of first-person anecdotes, technical
tips, and the advice of experts from diverse fields that help readers
identify and avoid online risks. "What You Need to Know" books are written
for people who use technology as a tool on the job or at home. Books in
the series present the kinds of useful "inside information" users might
get from a supportive and knowledgeable friend.

Bandits on the Information Superhighway
By Daniel J. Barrett
1st Edition February 1996
246 pages, ISBN: 1-56592-156-9, $17.95 US

OTHER "WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW" BOOKS:

Using Email Effectively
By Linda Lamb & Jerry Peek
1st Edition April 1995
160 pages, ISBN: 1-56592-103-8 $14.95 US

When You Can't Find Your UNIX System Administrator
By Linda Mui
1st Edition April 1995
140 pages, ISBN: 1-56592-104-6, $19.95 US

O'Reilly & Associates
103A Morris St., Sebastopol, CA 95472
707/829-0515, Fax 707/829-0104, http://www.ora.com/
 
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