The Internet for Scientists and Engineers: Online Tools and Resources

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A guide for novice and experienced Internet users to science resources in fields such as artificial intelligence, math, engineering, optics, chemistry, and virtual reality. Lists online addresses for newsgroups and discussion groups, and includes an extensive introduction to Internet access, tools, and navigation. Covers e-mail and e-mail servers, online databases, and World Wide Web. Appendices discuss PC basics and list Internet service providers. Includes a glossary. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)