How the Internet Works, Seventh Edition is divided into eight parts, starting with a brief introduction to the Internet. This is followed by sections that cover connecting and communicating on the Internet, security and privacy, multimedia, Intranets and more. This book is up to date on the hottest technologies such as: Wireless Internet technologies, including WiFi and Wireless Hot Spots. Microsoft .NET and Web Services. Grid computing. Spyware. Internet Surveillance.