Windows® 98 Visual PocketGuide [Paperback]

IDG Books (Author), Maran Graphics (Author), Adg Books (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 5, 1998 | ISBN-10: 0764560352 | ISBN-13: 978-0764560354

Using 3-D Visual approach, this text gets the reader started with Windows 98 quickly and then provides a portable full-colour reference. Details about strategies for the use of the operating system's capabilities - such as shortcuts, folders and back-up - are included - as well as an overview on using the Active Desktop and Internet Explorer 4.

Editorial Reviews

From Library Journal

MaranGraphics takes the picture-book approach to introducing Windows 98. Simplified is for the total novice. It is very simple, completely illustrated, and very clear and belongs in all public library collections. Teach Yourself and the Visual Pocket Guide focus on Window basics, file management, customizing Windows, optimizing your computer, browsing the web, exchanging E-mail, and working with channels. Neither book is deep, but both are very effective for those new to Windows 98; Teach Yourself may be best for libraries because of its standard rather than "pocket" size. Master Windows 98 Visually combines the visual approach with a comprehensive reference approach, covering just about anything you can imagine short of programming. This complete visual reference, with lots of discussion, belongs in computer labs and behind reference desks as well as in the stacks. Over all, a very well done series.
Copyright 1998 Reed Business Information, Inc.

About the Author

Ruth Maran is the Author and Architect of maranGraphics books. She creates the words and structure that are the basis for the books.

Product Details

• Paperback: 246 pages
• Publisher: Wiley Publishing (June 5, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0764560352
• ISBN-13: 978-0764560354
• Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 4.6 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 13.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #6,423,747 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Win98 Reference, June 23, 2000

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W. Browning "WB from Athens" (Texas, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Windows® 98 Visual PocketGuide (Paperback)

I strongly recommend this book (and any other from the same series) to all who use Windows 98. The book has outstanding visual presentations of exactly what the Win98 screen shows and from there carries you step-by-step to completion of the majority of common tasks within the OS. SOme advanced functions are also included. I really like the series and recommend it regularly to friends and family.

5.0 out of 5 stars SHOW AND TELL !, March 29, 2000

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Virginia A. Crocker (CALIFORNIA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Windows® 98 Visual PocketGuide (Paperback)

AS A 55 YEAR OLD BEGINNING COMPUTER OWNER THIS POCKET SIZE BOOK AND ITS VIBRANT COLORS CAUGHT MY EYE. THE LIL' "FLOPPY DISK TEACHER" IS GREAT AND VERY EASY TO UNDERSTAND. AFTER A FEW DAYS I FELT LIKE I WAS THE TEACHER'S STAR PUPIL ! THE VISUAL EXPLANATIONS GAVE ME A GREAT SENSE OF ACCOMPLISHMENT, AND I WAS SUCCESSFUL AT EACH "LESSON". I RECOMMEND THIS BOOK TO ALL NOVICES.ALSO WHAT IS NICE IS THAT THE COLORS MATCH MY COMPUTER'S SCREENS AND THAT MADE IT EASY TOO ! THIS BOOK SO INSPIRED ME THAT I HAVE ALSO PURCHASED SOME OF MARAN GRAPHICS OTHER VISUAL TEACHING BOOKS.