Alan Simpson's Windows XP Bible (Bible (Wiley))

Alan Simpson's Windows XP Bible (Bible (Wiley))

by Brian Underdahl (Author), Alan Simpson (Author)

Synopsis

This is a thorough reference work on Windows XP which describes the new operating system's upgraded features and covers installation, configuration, multimedia management, networking, registry customization and intuitive system maintenance. As well as the basics it shows how to use the most popular internet features, customize the work environment, maintain and tweak the system, use general techniques for working with text, numbers and graphics, and set up a LAN. It also covers both the personal and professional editions of the Microsoft Windows XP.

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Format: Paperback
Pages: 936
Edition: illustrated edition
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Published: 15 Sep 2001

ISBN 10: 0764548603
ISBN 13: 9780764548604

Media Reviews
...The word 'comphrehensive' certainly applies to this one... We liked the writing style... (Software World, 1 July 2002)
Author Bio
About the Author Alan Simpson is a freelance computer/Internet consultant and veteran author of digilit (digital literature). He's the author of more than 80 computer books, published in many languages throughout the world. Alan is best known for his light, conversational writing style and clear jargon--free approach to dealing with technical topics. Prior to writing books full time, Alan taught introductory and advanced computer programming courses at San Diego State University and University of California, San Diego Extension. He also worked as a freelance programmer and computer consultant. He maintains the www.coolnerds.com Web site (when time permits), and can be reached at alan@coolnerds.com. Brian Underdahl is the best--selling author of more than 50 computer books, including several current titles from IDG Books Worldwide: Pocket PCs For Dummies, Opera Web Browser For Dummies, Windows 98 One Step at a Time, Internet Bible, 2nd Edition, Teach Yourself Office 2000, Teach Yourself Windows 2000 Professional, and Teach Yourself Windows Me. Brian spends most of his time at the keyboard, writing about personal computing. When he finds the time, he enjoys taking in the view from the home he and his wife, Darlene, built in the mountains 2,000 feet above Reno, Nevada. He tries to find the time to attend Mensa meetings whenever possible, and he has become a fairly decent gourmet cook in the recent years, too.