Using Windows 95 with CDROM (Using ... (Que)) [Hardcover]

Ron Person (Author), Robert Voss (Author), Robert L. Bogue (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 1997 | Series: Using ... (Que)

This second edition is a premier, expert-level reference on using Windows 95. In addition to being a reference, the book offers detailed tutorials on tasks and topics that may challenge expert level users. The book provides all the information, step-by-step instructions, and software tools one needs to build the ultimate Windows workstation in a networked/Internet-ready environment. The CD-ROMs contain 150 of Que's "Editor's Choice" shareware tools.

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com Review

Ron Person and his merry band of Que collaborators have made Special Edition: Using Windows 95 the ideal Windows 95 book for experienced Windows users. This book does yeoman work on all the information you'd expect in a user's book, including instructions on launching programs, managing files, and manipulating windows. But Special Edition: Using Windows 95 excels by giving you detailed information about some of the more exotic--and correspondingly more complicated--features in Windows 95. For example, Person's book gives you networking facts on connecting a computer to a local area network (LAN) and on obscure topics, such as sharing a fax-modem and optimizing Windows 95 to work well with a Novell NetWare network. Fortunately, the thoroughness continues into the dial-up networking information section because you have to configure dial-up networking properly in order to connect to the Internet via a modem.

Special Edition also features extensive problem-solving help. The Troubleshooting sidebars sound like conversations on a technical support line. A typical problem: "I sent a Microsoft Mail message on my workgroup network, but the message wasn't received." The solution: "Make sure that only one Postoffice is installed for your workgroup . . ." This arrangement makes it easy to get quick answers to common hang-ups. Special Edition: Using Windows 95 also comes with a CD-ROM that contains comparative reviews of Windows 95-compatible hardware and software from Windows magazine, the Wintune 95 benchmark program, and 120 shareware programs. --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

Review

The latest version of Windows is here, and with it a new era of computing. For the millions who rely on Que for the best information, this special edition contains everything users need to get productive with the new features--including professional tips from a team of experts. Step-by-step lessons on Windows basics such as managing files, using applications, and printing. Advanced information on networking, online communications, multimedia, OLE, and more. Includes special troubleshooting section with hundreds of common problems--and their solutions. Each section is written by an expert in the field. Covers Windows 95. -- Que Corp --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 1340 pages
• Publisher: Que; 2nd edition (August 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0789713837
• ISBN-13: 978-0789713834
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 7.6 x 2.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.4 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #5,668,409 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A must-have reference book for your computer bookshelf, January 11, 1997

By A Customer

This review is from: Special Edition Using Windows 95 (Paperback)

For any serious user of Windows 95 and for the occasional user, this book is a must-have for your computer library. The title even says "The Most Complete Reference" and it is exactly that. It comes with a CD of useful programs and utlities.
As a reference book, I think that Using Windows 95 is tops. It's easy to find what you are looking for and the topics are written so that the average user can understand. No technobabble! I highly recommend this book