SAMS' Teach Yourself Windows 98 in 24 Hours

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Reviews
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For the crowd that finds cartoon-style graphical training guides too elementary, Perry has created a book that begins by walking new Windows 98 users through the most basic aspects of their operating system and goes on to help them discover fairly advanced features. By the end of Sams Teach Yourself Windows 98 in 24 Hours, you ought to be using the Internet, channels, and other potentially complicated features. The idea is that you'll be a competent Windows 98 user by the time you put this book down.

After explaining the most elementary aspects of Windows 98--the Start button, the Taskbar, the fundamentals of window management, and so on--the author proceeds to detail the features of the Active Desktop and the various means by which you can locate files. From there, it's on to running applications (including DOS programs) and the mechanics of installation and removal. All the major accessories (Calculator and the rest) receive documentation.

Much of this book has to do with the Internet: connecting a computer to it and using various applications to get something out of it. Internet Explorer gets plenty of ink, as does Outlook Express (Windows 98's electronic mail tool). Remaining chapters have to do with multimedia, channels, hardware installation, Update Manager, and other features. You'll find this book to be an excellent tool for learning your way around Windows 98 for the first time.

Book Description
In just 24 sessions of one hour or less, you will be up and running with Windows 98. Using a straightforward, step-by-step approach, each lesson builds upon the previous one, allowing you to learn the essentials of Windows 98 from the ground up. Find your answer to master Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.0 to surf the Web; install your own programs to accommodate your specific needs; use push technology and channels to bring the Internet to you as you like it; update your software with Update Manager and automatic downloads; take advantage of expert tips and shortcuts and avoid Windows 98 traps; capitalize on Windows 98's Tight Web Connection; and learn to access mail and newsgroups with Outlook Express. Get started now with 24 proven, one-hour lessons.

Teach Yourself Windows 95 in 24 Hours, Second Edition sold 36,928 units since March 1997!
Teaches Windows 98 to new users in the format of the best-selling "Teach Yourself in 24 Hours" series
Previous Windows users will learn to tap the benefits of Windows 98 (including enhanced reliability and performance, improved ease of use, Internet integration, and new entertainment features) quickly and easily
Well-organized tutorial that can be used by individuals, in seminars, training sessions and classrooms

Synopsis
Teaching the fundamentals of Windows 98 for new users, this book also highlights new features and changes for those upgrading to WIndows 98. This edition also covers the latest version of Internet Explorer. Users will be able to reap the benefits of the new features of Windows 98, such as ActiveDesktop, great backup and recovery software, and TV Viewer quickly and easily.

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