The Big Basics Book of Windows 95 [Paperback]

Faithe Wempen (Author), Dan Bobola (Author), Ed Guilford (Author), Shelley O'Hara (Author, Editor)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 1997

Fast answers, helpful hands-on examples, and 101 quick fixes are offered in this Big Basics book. This second edition adds coverage for surfing the Internet with Internet explorer, using the new IntelliMouse and other features available with Office 97, using Outlook with Exchange, and other necessary additions to address the Service Pack Updates.

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com Review

If you can get over the initial hurdle of a book about Windows 95 that looks and feels exactly like a study guide for the SAT, you might just learn to love The Big Basics Book of Windows 95. It's strictly a beginner's Windows 95 title, meant to cover the basics, and provide some incentive for the new Windows 95 user to try out some features of the operating system that they might otherwise have ignored.

The presentation is very straightforward: step-by-step instructions that feature numbered steps and many detailed screen shots that show what Windows is showing. The book narrows in on some specific tasks--using the Windows Paint program, for example--and then goes into relatively extensive detail about how to use specific features of the applet, such as its magnify tool.

Again, the presentation is oriented at the true beginning user. An intermediate user, reasonably accustomed to Windows 95 in daily use, isn't likely to get much from this book. But the large number of illustrations and step-by-step instructions should appeal to the beginner who wants to see how various actions affect what's on the display.

From the Publisher

Since its release, Windows 95 has gone through significant changes, including Service Pack updates, the integration of Internet Explorer, and the release of Office 97. With these new product developments, beginners need a comprehensive resource to the ins and outs of this popular operating system. An update to the highly successful first edition and using the approach of the best-selling Big Basics Book series, this is a must-have guide for users just starting out. - Includes illustrated lessons, hands-on examples, quick answers to complex questions, and step-by-step techniques to make learning easy-and fun

- Coverage of using Exchange with Outlook, managing a system, installing new hardware, Microsoft Exchange, using IntelliMouse, and more

Product Details

• Paperback: 594 pages
• Publisher: Que Pub; 2 Sub edition (May 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0789712229
• ISBN-13: 978-0789712226
• Product Dimensions: 10.7 x 8.4 x 1.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #8,798,362 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This book is great for teaching a Windows 95 Class., August 7, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: The Big Basics Book of Windows 95 (Paperback)

I purchased this book to teach my Windows 95 class. I taught a class before with a different book and nobody in the class payed much attention. The first class I taught with this book everyone was excited. They looked through the book and they were ready to learn. I purchased two other books on Windows 95 and neither of them stood up to The Big Basics. I really enjoy using this book because of the Guided Tours it has. It lets everyone follow along without being lost. And when they take the book with them they will have a great study guide for home.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent for the beginner, March 30, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: The Big Basics Book of Windows 95 (Paperback)

An excellent book for both the beginner and the experienced computer user. As a teacher using this book in the classroom, I found that the numerous illustrations combined with the clear step by step directions easily walked my students through the workings of Windows 95. I would call this book a definate must have for any computer user's library.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent, user-friendly book for beginners., October 25, 1997

By A Customer

This review is from: The Big Basics Book of Windows 95 (Paperback)

I teach Windows 95 at our college as well as consult with businesses. I recommend this book often to clients and students. It is one of the best manuals I've seen on Windows 95. It is not-threatening.