(InformIT) A reference for Windows Me users, walking the reader through every aspect of setting up a home or small-business peer-to-peer network, as well as a host of other tasks. The CD-ROM contains several versions of helpful software, plus Windows Me content from other industry-leading books. Softcover.
Customer Reviews:
Avg. Customer Rating: 5.0 / 5.0
A MUST HAVE!!!:
I wish I had this book when I first purchased my computer in 2000. Having this book would have saved me a lot of tech/software calls. I have purchased other books, only to line the garbage with them. Anyone wishing to have backup support for Windows ME should purchase this book. dg
The book is good, but the operating system is not...:
I found this book to be adequate. However, due to constant networking glitches, I finally upgraded to XP. I'd give the book 5 stars, but it was not as thorough as it could have been on Internet Connection Sharing and Network troubleshooting.
Great book, but the CD needs to be more complete:
I agree with everything Robert Nogale wrote in his review prior to mine, but after purchasing this book based on it, wanted to add a little something.
When I bought this book, I also purchased 'Using Word 2000'. From my personal experience, the "Using" series published by Que are good enough to use as replacements for the worthless books that are sold for use in college courses, and hold no value afterwards. I acutally aced all of the classes I took in the subjects that they publish the 'Using' series in,... more info
Hundreds of from-the-trenches tips and tidbits of advice:
In Special Edition Using Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition, computer expert Ed Bott zeroes in on topics, tools, and techniques that help intermediate to advanced Windows users become more productive with their PCs. This edition covers the most important new technologies in this Windows upgrade for consumers, including MP3 audio, cable modems, home networking, scanners and digital cameras, and system utilities. It also covers crucial Internet issues, from security options to email management. Hundreds of... more info
