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by Andy Rathbone (Author) "HEY DAD, IS IT ALL RIGHT IF I WINDOW YOUR COMPUTER? ..." (more)
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The Dummies series long ago proved itself an excellent means of explaining the elementary aspects of operating systems to new users. Windows 98 for Dummies continues the tradition with its admirable coverage of Microsoft's latest consumer operating system.

Windows 98 for Dummies begins by explaining the differences between PCs and Macintoshes and detailing the differences between clicking and double clicking. In the process of introducing the operating system, Rathbone explains lots of incidental factoids, including what a graphical user interface is and how the Print Screen button has been given new functionality in Windows 98. He then moves on to the mechanics of window management, explaining how to maximise, minimise and incrementally adjust the size of application windows. Other chapters deal with cutting and pasting, the accessory programs and the details of getting DOS programs to run properly. Rathbone's prose is clear and intelligent, and a superb index helps you zero in on the facts you need in a hurry.

Generally speaking, Windows 98 for Dummies stays away from networking issues. More Windows 98 for Dummies, the book's sequel, covers networking in some detail. Though LANs are sufficiently complicated to merit a second volume, it's too bad this book doesn't include any information on dial-up networking--especially since the author discusses Web surfing at some length. And Outlook Express, Windows 98's e-mail program, gets scarcely a mention in these pages. With Windows 98 more focused on connectivity than any previous Microsoft operating system, it seems improper to consign connectivity to a second volume.

You will learn a lot from this book if you're new to Windows 98 or to computers in general. However, the book leaves you hungry for more before long. --David Wall



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"Informative, friendly, conversational, and slightly irreverent.... It could help save you time and ease your frustration level." ––San Diego Union–Tribune
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4.0 out of 5 stars An easy read, 31 Jul 1999
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The book was an easy and quick read. The only problem, most of the contents you can figure out by just using the program. I still enjoyed reading it and I did pick up a tip or two. Just ordered "More Windows 98 for Dummies" and hope there are more secrets to learn.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Simply put---Excellent!, 5 Jun 1999
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Having little or no experience with Windows, this book was a Godsend for me. It clearly explains all of the features of Windows98 in terms that even this newbie could understand. While I'm far from mastering, this book makes navigating less fearsome, and I always keep it at arms length.
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2.0 out of 5 stars It's a fair introduction but woefully inadequate., 10 Jan 1999
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While it does enable a beginner to get started in Windows98 it is hopelessly incomplete.It affords very little help when you run into trouble and is very poorly indexed. One could do with a little less cutesy language and a little more substance.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Converted a Mac user to a PC user, easily, painlessly!
Having owned six McIntosh computers, I was dreading the uncharted territory (for me) of the Windows OS. Read more
Published on 15 May 1999

5.0 out of 5 stars First Rate
I had used Windows 95 at work but now had my first own computer and was using Windows 98! This book helped tremendously in both these new situations and I can highly recommend... Read more
Published on 25 Dec 1998

3.0 out of 5 stars Not a Desktop Reference.
Do not buy this book if you want to use it for a Reference. At least 3 times, I have looked in it for troubleshooting certain PC problems and could find only a line or two, if... Read more
Published on 22 Dec 1998

4.0 out of 5 stars Good resource
This book does a good job of giving some good basic information about Windows 98, although I did find errors. Read more
Published on 4 Dec 1998

5.0 out of 5 stars ...A great book
A wonderful book, tells everything you want to know about Windows 98. You can experience Andy Rathbone's knowledge with this great book. Read more
Published on 16 Sep 1998

3.0 out of 5 stars It was about the Basics and Intermidate Parts of Windows98
I thought that the Book was a very Informative book, but I do want to point out something. Normally when I read these books, I buy the product, which I did first! Read more
Published on 10 Jul 1998

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