Windows 98 (Dummies 101 Series) [Paperback]

Andy Rathbone (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 5, 1998 | ISBN-10: 0764502085 | ISBN-13: 978-0764502088

Explore Windows 98 in 18 Fun and Easy Lessons! Windows 98 is a great operating system, but it can be daunting. Whether you need to learn Windows 98 for work, school, or home, Dummies 101^®: Windows^® 98 guides you through all of its features using concrete examples. You'll quickly find out how to open, save, and copy files and how to get the most from all the extra programs that come with Windows 98 — including the newest version of Internet Explorer. Inside, Get the Information You Need Now:

• Master the most important features of Windows 98
• Use informative summaries and fun tests to help you assess and reinforce your knowledge
• Practice using Windows 98 with the files on the CD
• Learn how to launch programs and work with files using My Computer and Explorer
• Use the extra programs that come with Windows 98 — Paint, WordPad, Media Player, and Internet Explorer — to create cool flyers, write letters, play sound and video clips, and browse the World Wide Web
• Upgrade successfully to Windows 98 from Windows 3.1 without losing any work or any sleep

Don't Forget! After you've taught yourself the basics with this easy-to-use tutorial, look for IDG Books Worldwide's Windows^® 98 For Dummies^®, the latest in the bestselling Windows series. Dummies 101: Companion CD Use the Valuable CD-ROM with This Book to Learn the Fun and Easy Way! The CD-ROM contains author created files for you to use as you work through the book. Shareware programs are fully functional, free trial versions of copyrighted programs. If you like particular programs, register with their authors for a nominal fee and receive licenses, enhanced versions, and technical support. Freeware programs are free, copyrighted games, applications, and utilities. You can copy them to as many PCs as you like — free — but they have no technical support. System Requirements: PC with Pentium processor with Windows 98; 16MB RAM; and a CD-ROM drive

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From Library Journal

Noticeably lacking in graphical illustrations, Rathbone's book reads like a textbook, perhaps for classroom instruction but not for quick self-instruction. "Dummies" books are always popular, but this one appears rushed, and any of IDG's MaranGraphics titles would be better suited to libraries.
Copyright 1998 Reed Business Information, Inc.

About the Author

About Andy Rathbone: Andy Rathbone is renowned for his bestselling computer books — with more than 4 million copies in print. He has been featured in The New York Times, USA TODAY, People, SmartMoney, and many other publications.

Product Details

• Paperback: 288 pages
• Publisher: For Dummies (June 5, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0764502085
• ISBN-13: 978-0764502088
• Product Dimensions: 9.9 x 8.4 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,071,749 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

I've written more than 50 books in the past 20 years, including the "Windows For Dummies" series, "Upgrading and Fixing PCs For Dummies," and "Motorola Xoom For Dummies."

Feel free to visit my Web site at www.andyrathbone.com, where I answer a reader's question each week.

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41 of 41 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Review of "Dummies 101, Windows 98", December 13, 1999

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Michael B. Tipton (USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Windows 98 (Dummies 101 Series) (Paperback)

If you want to start computing and you are really at ground zero--my exact scenario, I'm afraid--this is your bible! This book assumes you know nothing--my exact scenario, I'm afraid--and gets you going painlessly and with humor. It comes with a cd to download for on-screen, hands-on lessons; what more could you ask for? NOT TO BE CONFUSED WITH "WINDOWS 98 FOR DUMMIES," this book, "Dummies 101,Windows 98" is the place for you to start if "Windows 98 for Dummies" was over your head--my exact scenario, I'm afraid. Of course now I'm a whiz, but this book got me started and I'm sending copies to friends in need this X-Mas.

21 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Easy Way to Learn Windows 98 !, April 27, 2000

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Irvin Goodman - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Windows 98 (Dummies 101 Series) (Paperback)

Super 270 page book that takes you step by step through the process of learning and using Windows 98. I found most everything I needed to know to get me started, and much more. It features a very complete table of contents and index to help you quickly find the info you want, then presents the info in an easy to understand manner, without the technical jargon the "experts" use. Topics range from Bare Bones Basics, Fixing Problems and Understanding Windows and Menus, to Printing Files, Sharing Information, Changing Settings and Finding Help When an Error Message Appears On Your Screen (An aid that I use often). This volume contains more data than some of the much more expensive videos and books I've seen, and its even easier to use. A free CD-Rom is included to help you. I refer to the book often. Well worth the price.

5.0 out of 5 stars Windows 98 101, June 4, 2010

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Vincent J. Patrucco "Vince" (Polk County, Florida) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Windows 98 (Dummies 101 Series) (Paperback)

It was nice to find that helpful book in stock somewhere. It is serving its purpose well, which was to acquaint some elderly folk with the basics of Windows on a Windows PC running Win98.