GO! with Microsoft Vista, Getting Started [Paperback]

Shelley Gaskin (Author), Robert L. Ferrett (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0136140971 | ISBN-13: 978-0136140979 | Publication Date: May 13, 2007

The primary goal of the GO! Series, aside from teaching computer applications, is ease of implementation, with an approach that is based on clearly-defined projects for students and a one of a kind supplements package. GO! with Microsoft Vista, Getting Started, 1/e, contains objectives for each step in learning Vista, from using the start menu to creating, moving and renaming files and folders.  Ideal for students and individuals seeking an introduction to Vista.

 

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About the Author

Shelley Gaskin, Series Editor for the GO! Series, is a professor of business and computer technology at Pasadena City College in Pasadena, California. She holds a master's degree in business education from Northern Illinois   University and a doctorate in adult and community education from Ball State University. Dr. Gaskin has 15 years of experience in the computer industry with several Fortune 500 companies and has developed and written training materials for custom systems applications in both the public and private sector. She is also the author of books on Microsoft Outlook and word processing.

Product Details

• Paperback: 60 pages
• Publisher: Prentice Hall (May 13, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0136140971
• ISBN-13: 978-0136140979
• Product Dimensions: 10.6 x 8 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.5 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #903,035 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Lightweight version of the Comprehensive series.., December 17, 2008

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This review is from: GO! with Microsoft Vista, Getting Started (Paperback)

This book is essentially the mini version of Go! Windows Vista Comprehensive, the complete version. A solid enough book to get your feet wet if you are new to Vista.

However, in my opinion, there is just not enough material here. If you really want to learn about Vista then I advise you to get the comprehensive version.

The only advantage in getting the Getting Started version is the lower price. But in the long run the higher-priced Comprehensive version will be of greater value.

1 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I would use it if I were to be tasked with teaching a community education level course in Windows Vista, October 8, 2007

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This review is from: GO! with Microsoft Vista, Getting Started (Paperback)

As someone who has taught over ten different community education courses in computing, I understand the reality that the success of the course is almost totally based on the quality of the instructional material. It must be clear, use step-by-step descriptions and move slow enough so that novices can follow it at an appropriate speed. This book does all of those very well. In my opinion, the amount of material is well-suited for a four-hour class.
While Vista clearly retains many of the features of the previous incarnations of Windows, there are some significant differences that will confuse some people. Therefore, this book also satisfies a significant niche in the computer training market. I would use it if I were to be tasked with teaching a community education level course in Windows Vista.