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Reviews
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The Dummies series long ago proved itself an excellent means of explaining the elementary aspects of operating systems to new users. Windows 98 for Dummies continues the tradition with its admirable coverage of Microsoft's latest consumer operating system.

Windows 98 for Dummies begins by explaining the differences between PCs and Macintoshes and detailing the differences between clicking and double-clicking. In the process of introducing the operating system, Rathbone explains lots of incidental factoids, including what a graphical user interface is and how the Print Screen button has been given new functionality in Windows 98. He then moves on to the mechanics of window management, explaining how to maximize, minimize, and incrementally adjust the size of application windows. Other chapters deal with cutting and pasting, the accessory programs, and the details of getting DOS programs to run properly. Rathbone's prose is clear and intelligent, and a superb index helps you zero in on the facts you need in a hurry.

Throughout, this book carries the lighthearted adornment that has always characterized Dummies books. The attempts at frivolity range from clunkers (Rich Tennant's weary cartoons) to knee slappers (some of the author's quips in the text). It's always a pleasure to see a computer book that doesn't take itself or its technology too seriously.

Generally speaking, Windows 98 for Dummies stays away from networking issues. More Windows 98 for Dummies, th, the book's sequel, covers networking in some detail. Though LANs are sufficiently complicated to merit a second volume, it's too bad this book doesn't include any information on dial-up networking--especially since the author discusses Web surfing at some length. And Outlook Express, Windows 98's e-mail program, gets scarcely a mention in these pages. With Windows 98 more focused on connectivity than any previous Microsoft operating system, it seems improper to consign connectivity to a second volume.

You'll learn a lot from Windows 98 for Dummies if you're new to Windows 98 or to computers in general. However, the book leaves you hungry for more before long. --David Wall

Book Description
It's here -- the newest upgrade to the popular Windows operating system for PCs around the globe. Windows 98 is the next step in computing, with powerful features for everything from basic file management to surfing the World Wide Web right from your desktop. Whether you're a newcomer to Windows or are just upgrading from Windows 3.1 or Windows 95, here's your all-in-one-reference guide to all things 98. Windows 98 For Dummies delivers the goods on mastering the basics of Windows 98: dragging and dropping, cutting and pasting, finding folders and files, and using the Start button. It also provides advanced tips for customizing the look and feel of your desktop, adding bells and whistles (actually, special effects and themes), exploring Web TV, playing cool games, and even making Windows 98 look like older versions of Windows 3.1 or 95. Plus, the book features tons of tips and techniques for turning your desktop into a living, breathing Web page, and for keeping Windows up-to-date with the automated Windows Update utility. Of course, upgrading to Windows 98 isn't without its share of frustrations, and Windows 98 For Dummies tackles these thorny points with humor and practical advice for solving the most common problems. If you're making the move to Windows 98, be sure that you've got a copy of this indispensable, plain-speaking survival guide.

Synopsis
The latest edition of the bestselling computer book ever--over four million copies sold. Whether making the transition from an earlier version of Windows or tackling a PC for the first time, "Windows 98 For Dummies" helps readers take control of their computing needs. 150 illustrations (Computers--Operating Systems) .

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