The book is intended primarily for economical users. The emphasis is on choosing an inexpensive netbook and free software for it. Much attention is paid to the correct use of software - operating systems Windows XP, Vista and Linux, office suite, graphics editor, multimedia players, grabbers, programs for creating VideoDVD, etc. It tells how to connect to a wireless network and the Internet, how to connect a mobile phone to a netbook via Bluetooth, organize a GPRS connection, save traffic and look for free software, ensure anonymity on the Internet, upgrade a netbook and choose additional accessories for it. Mobile problems are especially considered: power management, battery life preservation, data synchronization with a PDA.