Windows 98 Bible

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Reviews
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Windows 98 Bible is one of the big guns in the user's arsenal of Windows 98 explanatory books. It explains all the vital aspects of the operating system's use and maintenance and delves quite deeply into the more complicated aspects of Microsoft's flagship product.

Early chapters deal with elementary skills and procedures, such as moving files from one directory to another and switching among programs on the taskbar. (If you need help figuring out these basic procedures, a more elementary book will better serve you.) Readers also get information on customizing the appearance of Windows 98, including those traits that are part of the Active Desktop.

Quickly, author Alan Simpson moves on from the simple stuff and explains the way Windows 98 deals with hardware. Refreshingly, he's not totally reliant on wizards and automated routines; he explains how to edit configuration files by hand where appropriate.

Simpson explores multimedia, including Enhanced TV and digital video discs (DVDs), in some depth before exploring Windows 98's network orientation. He covers all the key applications, including Outlook Express, Microsoft Internet Explorer, active channels, and the various real-time communications tools. Simpson intelligently details local area networks (LANs), including instructions on creating shared folders and shared hardware resources. Though the information on the Windows Scripting Host is quite thin and isn't very useful to those needing scripting help, power users will appreciate Simpson's attention to the Windows 98 Registry. A companion CD-ROM holds some nifty shareware.

Windows 98 Bible is a strong entry in the field of comprehensive Windows 98 references. This book will make you a happy user. --David Wall

Book Description
Welcome to the brave new world of Windows 98, where Internet functionality is paramount and multimedia rules. And for a comprehensive Windows 98 manual, look no farther than Alan Simpsons Windows® 98 Bible. Simpson covers Windows 98 inside and out, from setup and configuration to complex commands and advanced interactive features such as DVD, Internet channels, and even installing multiple monitors with Multiple Display Support.

Inside Alan Simpsons Windows 98 Bible youll also find complete coverage of the Active Desktop, mobile computing with Briefcase, Tweak UI, LAN configuration and maintenance, the Web Publishing Wizard, your Personal Web Server, and the Windows Scripting Host.

Alan Simpsons Windows 98 Bible doesnt end with the appendixes, glossary, and detailed index theres a companion CD-ROM packed with helpful Windows 98 utilities and over 160 robust shareware applications. Software titles include Knowledge Machine, Noteworthy Composer, Zip Express, Just the Fax, and more.

Synopsis
Get up to speed quickly on the latest upgrade of the world's most popular operating system with this comprehensive tutorial/reference written by one of the world's foremost computer book authors. Simpson expertly covers the new capabilities of Windows 98, including Internet Explorer 4, the Active Desktop, Outlook Express, Windows Tune-Up Wizard, Virtual Private Networking, System File Checker, and more. 425 illustrations .

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