JC> I am new to the internet, and would like to know the names of any
 JC> good books that are worth buying that will help me understand how
 JC> everything works.. I am also wondering about telnet, what it is, what
 JC> it does, and how to use it. thanks
        The "... for Dummies" are a good series of books for beginners.
Therefore you should take a look at Internet for Dummies 4th Edition.
It is presented with humour. :)
        All your questions should be covered in this book.
... "Don't mince words, John ... what do you *REALLY* think?"
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