Little Network Book for Windows and Macintosh (Little Book Series)

Little Network Book for Windows and Macintosh (Little Book Series)

by Lon Poole (Author), Lon Poole (Author), John Rizzo (Author)

Synopsis

With computer prices dropping to unprecedented lows and networking equipment becoming more affordable, home networking is the way of the future. The growth of two-computer families is expected to continue, and manufacturers like Intel are jumping on this growing trend. Still, the thought of setting up a home network can be enough to intimidate all but the most techno-savvy.

The Little Networking Book for Macintosh and Windows shows how anyone can be a network administrator in their own home. The highly-respected author explains how to connect your computers to increase your power, share an Internet access line, exchange files and email, and more. Practical explanations and helpful screenshots and illustrations will take the stress out of home networking.

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More Information

Format: Paperback
Pages: 280
Edition: 1st
Publisher: Peachpit Press
Published: 02 Aug 1999

ISBN 10: 0201353784
ISBN 13: 9780201353785
Book Overview: With computer prices dropping to unprecedented lows and networking equipment becoming more affordable, home networking is the way of the future. The growth of two-computer families is expected to continue, and manufacturers like Intel are jumping on this growing trend. Still, the thought of setting up a home network can be enough to intimidate all but the most techno-savvy. The Little Networking Book for Macintosh and Windows shows how anyone can be a network administrator in their own home. The highly-respected author explains how to connect your computers to increase your power, share an Internet access line, exchange files and email, and more. Practical explanations and helpful screenshots and illustrations will take the stress out of home networking.

Author Bio

Lon Poole has written many books about personal computers, including Macworld Mac OS 8.5 Bible, Your IBM PC, and Apple II User's Guide. A founding editor of Macworld magazine, Lon answers readers' questions every month in his Quick Tips column. His books and magazine articles have won several awards, including a Maggie Award, American Society of Business Press Editors award, and a Book Bytes Award.

John Rizzo is an author and consultant specializing in Windows and Macintosh networking and integration. He runs the MacWindows.com Web site, wrote columns for eMediaweekly and MacWeek, and writes columns for Computer Currents. He has written and contributed to several books. He authored the best-selling How Macs Work and was a contributor to How Computers Work by Ron White.