Amazon.com Review
Any purchase involving a computer, whether it is software, a peripheral, or the computer itself, is a multifaceted endeavor. There are literally hundreds of choices but little concrete guidance. If you are new to computing, the process of choosing can be overwhelming.
The PC Bible covers the majority of hardware and software issues that any personal computer user running a Microsoft operating system will encounter. The book's first nine chapters offer advice on how to buy a computer (or upgrade an existing one) and brief you on all the hardware choices you need to make in the buying process. Each of the next nine chapters covers a specific area of application software, explaining what each one is and analyzing the offerings from the major vendors for that software category. The remaining chapters offer extensive coverage of the software needed to be productive, or just have fun, on the Internet.
Novices and semi-experienced computer users will find The PC Bible to be a good starting point for understanding the latest hardware and software. Experienced users would probably be better served with the Complete Guide to PC Upgrades for hardware upgrades. However, any user will find the material in the e-mail and Internet sections extremely valuable. --Robert Frankland
From the Back Cover
Personal computers are ever-evolving, with faster processors and new multimedia equipment, not to mention the hundreds of new software programs and applications being developed. Even longtime PC users need a complete and up-to-date reference for a quick spin through an unfamiliar program or a clear explanation of an obscure PC quirk.
The PC Bible, Third Edition covers the universe of PC hardware and software. With 75,000 copies sold worldwide, it's a proven readers' favorite.The third edition is fully updated and reworked, with complete coverage of Windows 98 and expanded Internet and networking sections.This blockbuster volume is both an indispensable guide for beginners and a necessary resource for anyone who wants to know what to buy, how to find it, and how to use it.
