Amazon.com Review
Windows 98 Made Easy begins with a visual tour of the operating system's offerings, clarifying everything from individual applications to the Network Neighborhood. The authors explain that this show-and-tell is "a good chapter to read if you are on a flight or taking a commuter train to work." After providing this useful overview, Sheldon and Logan launch into the more hands-on learning approach that frames the rest of the book.
Even though the book does make easy the exploration of Windows 98, it is not strictly a beginner's guide. Instead it's better suited for a user who feels comfortable with the Windows operating system but wants numbered instructions (complete with screen shots) on how to get specific tasks accomplished. An example of the range of topics Windows 98 Made Easy addresses can be found within the section on Internet Explorer. The authors not only discuss basic Web browsing but also describe multimedia options, security features, and Web-page publishing with FrontPage Express. For a user familiar with Windows but wanting a slightly more in-depth read, Windows 98 Made Easy will serve as both tutorial and, later, reference guide. --Jennifer Buckendorff
From the Back Cover
Jump-start your Windows skills with books that give you more for your money! For the price of a beginner book, this comprehensive hands-on guide is packed with ways to master basic skills quickly and move ahead to take full advantage of Windows 98! Brief, no-nonsense chapters focus on real-life solutions rather than feature lists. How-to steps, detailed explanations, and practical Putting It To Work sections make each Made Easy book a complete learning system that provides an easy-to-use tutorial and skill-building reference. Invest your time and money wisely--start learning the Made Easy way today. Windows experts Tom Sheldon and Dan Logan teach you the basics and beyond in this engaging, real-world tutorial: end hard-drive clutter and effectively manage your gigabytes of valuable data with Windows 98 file system's built-in utilities; customize your Active Desktop with automatic postings from web site subscriptions, web style folders for network share, and more! integrate the Internet into your daily activities with online research, application sharing, video and audio conferencing, shared clipboards, and whiteboards; create and publish web pages; learn essential "road-warrior" tips and techniques to protect your portable and keep in touch with your office's network while you are on the road; work with the latest PC technologies such as ISDN support, DVD players, high-speed Internet access lines, and multi-monitor desktops; protect and maintain your system with essential configuration, optimization, and troubleshooting advice. If you are looking for a Windows 98 road map, Windows 98 Made Easy's unique blend of gentle, go-at-your-own-pace tutorial, expert advice, and in-depth explanations of operating system concepts will put you in the driver's seat.
