Reviews

Old Fart’s Guide™ to Internet Searches

2 Guys, a Mac, and a Website

So you ended up getting your loved ones their fist computer for christmas, and you took our advice and included a copy of "Old Farts Guide to the Macintosh" in their stocking. Of course they love the computer (it's a Mac, who wouldn't) but they just can't seem to get around on the internet quite as efficiently as they should. That is where the newest book in the "Old Farts Guide" series comes in; "Old Farts Guide to Internet Searches" by Aaron Rosenzwig. Like the books predecessor ("Old Farts Guide to the Macintosh") this book fills a void other books seem to miss. It breaks things down in plain english. No term is mentioned with out a definition on the very same page, and no prior knowledge is assumed? Click here to see the full review.

Ken Terry (iKen)
02/25/04

PlanetMUG (formerly BMUG)

One of my biggest pleasures with this book is both the presence of an index and plenty of cross-referencing. Another really nice feature of this book is that it explains the definitions of many technical words throughout the book along the side of the pages where the word is used. These side areas also have pictures, for instance a picture of the browser window with arrows pointing to the appropriate place corresponding to the text description. I enjoyed the book's clear sense of order, thoroughness, and accuracy. I highly recommend this book not only to us Old Fart's, but to any user, new or old, who is using the Internet. This very powerful book is invaluable to read and you are sure to keep it nearby your computer whenever you use the Internet. I look forward to more books in Aaron's "Old Fart's Guide" series. The "Old Fart's Guide to Internet Searches" is available for $19.95 from the Cocoa Nuts web site and I would rate it 5 out of 5 farts(the good kind)? Click here to see the full review.

Mark Bruno
02/18/04

BookIdeas.com

The book covers everything, from understanding the role of the ISP, or Internet Service Provider, to choosing the best computer for your needs, to the awesome wonders of the World Wide Web and all the mighty wonders the Internet has to offer. Then we get into the world of web browsers such as Netscape and Internet Explorer, the two biggies, as well as many of the other browsers available and what they can and cannot do in comparison. We learn that Mozilla is not Godzilla’s Italian cousin, but the mascot of Netscape, and that you can actually take a taxi on the net with iCab. More importantly, we get the complete rundown on what these browsers are all about, and why one may be better for your specific needs than another. Old Fart’s Guide to Internet Searches is guaranteed to cut your search time in half and make navigating the growing web a lot easier and more productive, which is why this book deserves a space on your resource shelf alongside your dictionary and thesaurus. It is a fantastic field guide to the Web. Packed page to page with information you can really use, and bold new worlds you can discover, as I did with the nifty KartOO, even the fartiest Old Fart can become a master of his or her domain? Click here to see the full review.

Marie Jones
02/01/04

AppleLinks

Having been introduced to Aaron Rosenzweig's unique and engaging prose style last summer when I reviewed and wrote the Introduction to his "The Old Fart's Guide To The Macintosh," I looked forward with eager anticipation to the arrival of my review copy of Aaron's latest book, "The Old Fart's Guide To Internet Searches." In the "Old Fart's" series is targeted to computer neophytes, particularly those in the over-50 age bracket who are learning computer skills for the first time. However, Aaron Rosenzweig is such an entertaining writer that Internet users of any age and category will find this book a pleasurable and informative read. Actually, reading this book is fun. Aaron has the enviable ability to cram a ton of information coherently into a relatively few words (which allows him to cover an amazing amount of ground in his books), and at the same time make it enjoyable to read. If you're new to computing in the Internet, or know someone who is, of any age, but particularly middle-aged or older, this will be an excellent choice of a manual to get you/them up to speed online. At $19.95 plus shipping, it's a good value that will pay for itself quickly in helping minimize frustration and improving your online experience and enjoyment? Click here to see the full review.

Charles W. Moore
01/30/04