Alan Simpson's Microsoft Windows Me Bible [Paperback]

Alan Simpson (Author), Brian Underdahl (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 24, 2000 | ISBN-10: 0764534890 | ISBN-13: 978-0764534898 | Edition: Millennium Edition

This comprehensive reference expertly guides both novice and expert Windows users through installation, configuration, and the new operating features of Windows Me including Internet Explorer, the Active Desktop, Outlook Express, MediaPad, Game Manager, and more!

You will soon master the new desktop design, icons, and layout while learning how to work efficiently with windows and applications. You'll also get valuable insight into printing, faxing, and email techniques with Outlook Express, as well as helpful advice on how to get up-and-running in no time with multimedia hardware and software. An introduction to Registry editing explains the basics of opening, viewing and printing. You will learn how to access the Internet, browse with Internet Explorer, use Windows Radio, and much, much more! All Windows users, from novice to veteran, will appreciate Alan Simpson's sensible advice and the Bible's comprehensive reference approach.

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com Review

It's not too late! With the help that you'll find in Alan Simpson's Windows Me Bible, you can become familiar with Microsoft Windows Me (Millennium Edition) and enjoy e-mail, Web surfing, management of your personal finances, and games. You'll probably even learn enough to serve as the family Windows expert. This book explains the ins and outs of Windows Me in its own right--that's why it's a technical book--but also keeps in mind that Windows Me is just a platform for communication, entertainment, and productivity. You want to enhance your life, not use a computer for its own sake, and author Alan Simpson knows that.

Let no one say that Simpson assumes too much; he explains his topic ex nihilo. Early on in the book, there's a picture of a personal computer with an arrow that's pointing to the glass part of the monitor. Next to this arrow, there's a label: "Screen." That's the kind of basic information--along with clicking instructions, for those who are unfamiliar with the mouse--that you'll find here. Simpson builds nicely on the foundation, too, and ably explains such moderately complex subjects as exporting messages from Microsoft Outlook Express and making adjustments to the Registry. The point is that you'll be happiest with this book if you're starting with zero knowledge, more or less. For people who need that the fundamentals be explained as directly as possible, Simpson does a great service. --David Wall

Topics covered: Windows Me for novices, with emphasis on getting familiar with the user interface (mouse, windows, Taskbar, and files), running software, and using the Internet. There's a lot of emphasis on Internet software, including Outlook Express (for e-mail), Internet Explorer (for browsing), and Microsoft Chat (for live conversation). There's multimedia coverage, and enough on networking to set up a rather cool home or small-office network.

From the Publisher

Inside you'll find everything you need to know to:

Install and configure Windows Me
Print, fax, and e-mail like a pro
Share a single Internet connection with everyone on your home network
Access all your applications with Internet Explorer 5.5
Manipulate graphics, sound, and movie files with MediaPad
Take advantage of Media Player 7
Set up your own Hollywood-like studio with Movie Maker
Tune in to Windows radio

SPECIAL COVERAGE OF HOT NEW FEATURES:

Personalize Windows Me with My Network Places, My Music, and My Pictures

Go Hollywood with an all-new chapter on Windows Movie Maker

Get the newest information about Internet games and other online services

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Product Details

• Paperback: 949 pages
• Publisher: Wiley; Millennium Edition edition (August 24, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0764534890
• ISBN-13: 978-0764534898
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 7.5 x 1.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,576,659 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

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23 of 25 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A great reference tool, November 13, 2000

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Water Monkey "Marc B." (Santa Clarita, Ca.) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Alan Simpson's Microsoft Windows Me Bible (Paperback)

This is one of those books that should be packaged with every new computer running Win Me. If you are new to computers or if you feel you have never fully grasped Win 95,98,or NT, this book will help. In nearly 1000 pages the author takes you through every facet (of Win Me) the average PC owner needs to know.

Because of the size of the book, realize this is not a quickstart guide. This is a book to be used as a reference. When you want to tweak your Registry, pull this book out.

This book was written for the user who has little or no experience with Windows systems. More experienced users may find the book boring, and thus skim through the book missing vital information

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars A little basic but good, March 17, 2001

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"evildead189" (Athol, MA United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Alan Simpson's Microsoft Windows Me Bible (Paperback)

Windows ME Bible didn't exactly interest me that much, it had a few good pointers but most of the stuff that was inside was pretty basic. It's good as a reference for later uses and does have some interesting tips on networing, but besides that, unless you are just starting out on learning your OS, it's better if you went to one of the more advanced books.