Alan Simpson′s Windows® 98 Bible - Softcover

Simpson, Alan

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0764531921 ISBN 13: 9780764531927

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons, 1998

Synopsis

Welcome to the brave new world of Windows 98, where Internet functionality is paramount and multimedia rules. And for a comprehensive Windows 98 manual, look no farther than Alan Simpson′s Windows 98 Bible. Simpson covers Windows 98 inside and out, from setup and configuration to complex commands and advanced interactive features such as DVD, Internet channels, and even installing multiple monitors with Multiple Display Support.

Inside Alan Simpson′s Windows 98 Bible you′ll also find complete coverage of the Active Desktop, mobile computing with Briefcase, Tweak UI, LAN configuration and maintenance, the Web Publishing Wizard, your Personal Web Server, and the Windows Scripting Host.

Alan Simpson′s Windows 98 Bible doesn′t end with the appendixes, glossary, and detailed index ń there′s a companion CD–ROM packed with helpful Windows 98 utilities and over 160 robust shareware applications. Software titles include Knowledge Machine, Noteworthy Composer, Zip Express, Just the Fax, and more.

About this title

About the Author

About the Author Alan Simpson is a veteran author of digilit (digital literature) and bestselling computer books — with over 2.5 million books in print, including Windows^® 95 Uncut, HTML Publishing Bible, and Windows^® 95 Bible. Simpson has won over the hearts of technophobes and technophiles alike with his distinctive, conversational style.

From the Back Cover

Alan Simpson's Windows 98 Bible Take full command of Windows 98's new Internet functionality and multimedia capabilities! With detailed instructions, hands–on examples, and a fun, engaging style, bestselling author Alan Simpson offers complete coverage of every Windows 98 task from setup to shutdown including how to take advantage of Internet channels, DVD, multiple monitors, and all the other powerful new features of Windows 98. Inside, You'll find complete coverage of Windows 98

• Customize your environment Active Desktop, menus, toolbars, and more
• Optimize your system by automating routine maintenance tasks
• Master Windows 98's new audio, video, TV, and DVD capabilities
• Use Multiple Display Support to extend your desktop across multiple monitors
• Dock your laptop to your home or office computer
• Use Briefcase for mobile computing with your laptop
• Connect to your office computer while on the road
• Configure and maintain your own LAN
• Manipulate the Registry using Tweak UI

Over 160 powerful shareware programs on CD–ROM! Utilities FontLister, FontPak, Holyear vs. Teethson Screensaver, HyperCam, RISS Icon Pack Home and Home Office Checkbook, Genius, Things to Do, Ultimate Event Planner, Zip Express, Just the Fax Business and Professional Employee Scheduling for Windows, Medlin Accounts Payable, Medlin Accounts Receivable, Medlin General Ledger, Medlin Payroll Children Animals–n–Things, Kids at Play, Mattie's Math Games, Roxie's Reading Fish, My First Computer Book of Faces, Wordtrix Education Desktop Guitarist, Knowledge Machine, PC Insight, Type Now!, Word of the Day Games and Sports Hong Kong Mahjong, Lotto PC, MVP Backgammon, MVP Bridge, Vegas Poker and Blackjack, Xross Words Multimedia and Graphics Crystal 3D IMPACT!, EZ Animator, EZ SlideShow, Noteworthy Composer, Paint Shop Pro and much more! 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. http://www.idgbooks.com System Requirements: PC running Windows 98

Edition details

• Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
• Publication date: 1998
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0764531921
• ISBN 13: 9780764531927
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 1146