TechTV's Microsoft Windows XP for Home Users is written in a lighthearted and conversational style but at the core is clear, practical information. This book shows readers how to customize and configure their systems, how to prevent and fix problems, how to add hardware and software, and how to have fun with Windows XP by exploring its many features. The entertaining style makes it fun to read, but readers will come away feeling as if the have learned a lot, too. It is assumed that most readers will have this software, although someone might buy the book as an introduction to Windows XP before upgrading from an earlier version. This book focuses almost exclusively on Windows XP and how earlier versions worked differently.
TechTV's MicrosoftWindows XP for Home UsersAbout the Authors
Jim Louderback is vice president and editorial director of TechTV. Louderbackis responsible for overseeing the network's technical content. Prior toTechTV, Louderback was vice president and editorial director of PC Week (noweWeek), editor-in-chief of Windows Sources, and the director of PC WeekLabs.
Louderback grew up in the Northeast. He graduated from the University ofVermont, where he studied mathematics, and holds an MBA in computer applicationsfrom New York University.
He is an avid outdoorsman who enjoys living on the Northern California coastwhere his favorite activities are hiking and sailing.
Michael Miller is a successful and prolific author with a reputation forpractical advice and technical accuracy, and an unerring empathy for the needsof his readers.
Mr. Miller has written more than three dozen how-to and reference books since1989, for Que and other major publishers. His books for Que include UsingWindows 95, Using Windows 98 Preview Edition, Special Edition Using the Internetand the Web, and the upcoming Absolute Beginner's Guide to Computers andthe Internet. He is known for his casual, easy-to-read writing style and hispractical, real-world advice―as well as his ability to explain a widevariety of complex topics to an everyday audience.
Mr. Miller is also president of The Molehill Group, a strategic consultingand authoring firm based in Carmel, Indiana. As a consultant, he specializes inproviding strategic advice to and writing business plans for Internet- andtechnology-based businesses.
You can e-mail Mr. Miller directly at using@molehillgroup.com. His Web site is located at http://www.molehillgroup.com.
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