America Online for Dummies

Zip into broadband, get instant messages, and hang out with the AOL Companion

With some 34 million AOL users out there, you might expect a major Internet traffic jam. Never fear - with this handy road map on the seat, you'll merge into the high-speed lane without a scratch. In no time, you'll be cruising from chat rooms to super Web sites to AOL 's new online communities, using all the latest AOL 8.0 features.

The Dummies Way

• Explanations in plain English
• "Get in, get out" information
• Icons and other navigational aids
• Tear-out cheat sheet
• Top ten lists
• A dash of humor and fun