Internet Explorer 5 for Macintosh (Visual QuickStart Guide) [Paperback]

Steve Schwartz (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 25, 2000 | Series: Visual QuickStart Guide

Remember the old days, when all a browser did was take you to whatever URL you typed into it? Now, with new-generation browsers like Microsoft Internet Explorer 5, you can get everything from your favorite radio station to your email messages in one place. To get up to speed quickly with the Mac version of IE 5, turn to Internet Explorer 5 for Macintosh: Visual QuickStart Guide. The book breaks IE 5 into easy-to-digest tasks, and walks you through each with step-by-step instructions and helpful screenshots. Whether you're a novice or a savvy Web surfer, you'll find concise, sharply focused information on installation, browser basics, and all the new features of IE 5, plus a detailed exploration of Outlook Express 5, the free email client that comes with IE 5. The section on Outlook Express describes how to get the most out of not only email, but also the vast array of newsgroups and news servers you can access with it. Platform: MAC

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From the Back Cover

Remember the old days, when all a browser did was take you to whatever URL you typed into it? Now, with new-generation browsers like Microsoft Internet Explorer 5, you can get everything from your favorite radio station to your email messages in one place. To get up to speed quickly with the Mac version of IE 5, turn to Internet Explorer 5 for Macintosh: Visual QuickStart Guide. The book breaks IE 5 into easy-to-digest tasks, and walks you through each with step-by-step instructions and helpful screenshots. Whether you're a novice or a savvy Web surfer, you'll find concise, sharply focused information on installation, browser basics, and all the new features of IE 5, plus a detailed exploration of Outlook Express 5, the free email client that comes with IE 5. The section on Outlook Express describes how to get the most out of not only email, but also the vast array of newsgroups and news servers you can access with it.

Product Details

• Paperback: 311 pages
• Publisher: Peachpit Press; 1st edition (May 25, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 020135487X
• ISBN-13: 978-0201354874
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 7 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,990,339 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

A professional computer-industry writer and author for over 30 years, Dr. Steven Schwartz has written 60+ books on computer and game topics. In recent years, he has specialized in Microsoft Office and other Microsoft products (12 books) and FileMaker Pro (11 books). He pioneered the game book industry, writing the first trade paperbacks for Nintendo, Sega Genesis, and Super Nintendo games, as well as many official, authorized guides for video and computer games. His writing credits include 15 years for Macworld, as well as many other popular publications, such as PC World and Computerworld.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Using the latest MS Internet applications? You need this!, July 3, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Internet Explorer 5 for Macintosh (Visual QuickStart Guide) (Paperback)

Most computer users these days are not happy with the lack of book type documentation for applications and the reliance being increasingly placed on embedded help files which are often frustrating and inadequate.

A large gap often exists and a good market is there for authors and publishers who understand this. This book fills this gap and does it well.

Internet Explorer for the Macintosh is curiously named, for it actually covers the two latest (Version 5) Internet applications Microsoft Internet Explorer - the web browser and MS Outlook Express the e-mail program.

For the Mac user of the Internet using the MS applications, both for the experienced user upgrading from earlier versions, and for the new Internet user whose first experience will be versions 5 of the MS programs, this is in my opinion an essential text - gap filling for the former and all embracing for the latter.

It is an invaluable, no nonsense, guide - the first available.

In my limited use of the latest Versions of Browser and E-mail program - I only recently upgraded - this Visual Quickstart Guide has certainly enhanced my fluency and helped me use both programs more effectively and efficiently. For the new user it will provide a broad reference base.

It is an good guide, available at modest cost and the first to reach the market. It is very easy to follow, copiously illustrated, with screen dumps and interesting and handy tips which enhance its utility and usefulness.

Well done Mr Steve Schwartz and Peachpit Press!