The whole internet users guide and catalog by ed krol was published in september 1992 by oreillythe los angeles times notes that the whole internet users guide and catalog was the first popular book about the medium and was later selected by the new york public library as one of the most significant books of the 20th century the title and format were inspired by stewart brands . The whole internet users guide catalog is a comprehensive introduction to the international network of computer systems called the internet a resource of almost unimaginable wealth as a complete introduction to the internet this book covers the basic utilities you use to access the network mail telnet ftp and news readers. Still the best book on the internet the whole internet users guide catalog 2nd edition is a comprehensive introduction to the international network of computer systems called the internet a resource of almost unimaginable wealthas a complete introduction to the internet this book covers the basic utilities you use to access the network mail telnet ftp and news readers. The whole internet users guide and catalog e krol home worldcat home about worldcat help search search for library items search for lists search for contacts search for a library create lists bibliographies and reviews or search worldcat find items in libraries near you . The whole internet users guide catalog this book will help you to unlock the internets resourcesa complete users guide to the internet covering everything from the basics like electronic mail and newsgroups to the newest developments