Special Edition Using Windows 98 [Deluxe Edition] [Paperback]

Ed Bott (Author), Ron Person (Author)

Book Description

Series: Special Edition Using... | Publication Date: June 5, 1998

Providing readers with the most comprehensive, relevant and understandable reference to Windows 98, this book features a two-color interior, a new, more effective design, handy task-reference tear cards, a wealth of productivity-boosting tips, notes and cautions, and valuable software on the CD-ROM.

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com Review

This huge book from a popular series has all the answers for new Windows 98 users. If you want to know how to do something fairly basic with Windows 98, you'll probably find the appropriate procedure in these pages.

Special Edition Using Windows 98 helps computer neophytes who are just getting used to the mouse make the transition to being Windows 98 users who know how to do basic operations with Windows 98. The book then helps users move to Windows 98 power users, people who enjoy working with the operating system and know how to get the most from it.

Logically enough, the book begins by explaining how to start Windows and how to manipulate its various interface elements. (Actual installation of the operating system is covered in an appendix). From there, the book details the new Windows 98 interface options--Web style or Classic style--and explains the various means of manipulating and organizing files.

Helpfully, this book provides good coverage of installing applications--after all, Windows 98 isn't of much use on its own. Printing--always a source of trouble--and hardware installation get their own chapters. (The section on adding hard drives would benefit from diagrams.) As you might expect, a large portion of this book has to do with networks (from the Internet on down) and the programs related to them. Outlook Express, Internet Explorer, and FrontPage Express receive super coverage, and even virtual private networks (VPNs) get some ink. You'll find out how to connect to networks via network cards, modems, and other means.

Some excellent troubleshooting guides and a glossary conclude the book, and a companion CD-ROM holds some reference tools and some potentially handy software.

From the Publisher

Special Edition Using Windows 98 is the best core reference / tutorial book available. The Special Edition Using series continuous state of evolution and improvement for over the last ten years makes them the most customer focused and highly refined books availableThis title provides readers with the most comprehensive, relevant and understandable reference to Windows 98This new edition features complete coverage of all new Windows 98 features including Internet Explorer 4.0, the Active Desktop, and Shell IntegrationThe book is two color, features a new, more effective design, handy task-reference tear cards, a wealth of productivity-boosting tips, notes and cautions as well as a very strong collection of valuable software on the CD-ROM - New edition of industry's #1 selling Windows core reference/tutorial -

- with 460,000 copies sold world wide as of 6/97

- Completely updated to cover everything new in Windows 98 including Internet Explorer 4.0, the Active Desktop, Dynamic HTML and Shell Integration options.

- Provides readers with more answers and step-by-step solutions than any other title on the market

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Product Details

• Paperback: 870 pages
• Publisher: Que Pub; Bk&CD Rom edition (June 5, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0789714884
• ISBN-13: 978-0789714886
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 7.4 x 2.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.4 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #8,112,317 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

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18 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A great book and a terrific resource, August 2, 1998

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Michael Mahler ([e-mail]) (Venice, CA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Special Edition Using Windows 98 (Paperback)

I bought this book and one other when I upgraded to Windows 98. This book has paid for itself several times over, while the other book was practically useless. Whenever I have run into a problem or have a question, instead of calling an expert friend or tech support, I have picked-up this book and have found the answers I need. It was a great help during installation, and clearly explains the various Windows 98 settings and features. The coverage of Internet Explorer 4 and the various other Windows applications (like Outlook Express) has been terrific. Now my friends think I'm an expert. I can't recommend this book enough.

16 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Comprehensive and independent, August 23, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: Special Edition Using Windows 98 (Paperback)

I had lots of questions when I upgraded to Windows 98. This book answered every one of them. I was especially impressed with the details on using FAT32 and the Active Desktop. I've seen books from Microsoft Press, too, but I prefer this one. Why? Because it's independent. I don't trust Microsoft to admit that there are bugs or problems with Windows or Internet Explorer. This book doesn't have to follow the Microsoft party line, so I trust the authors when they tell me how to handle ActiveX components and Java applets. I'm glad I bought this book. I recommend it to anyone who wants to become a power user.

16 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Well written reference, September 7, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: Special Edition Using Windows 98 (Paperback)

This book gave me all the answers I needed. It was refreshing to finally find a book that seems to be written for Windows 98 instead of just a rehash of Windows 95 information. This book is a well-written, comprehensive and valuable reference for the beginner as well as the more advanced reader.