Synopses & Reviews
Packed with hundreds of new features, Windows Vista will open up new ways for users to take advantage of their PCs. Best-seller author John Rizzo will help users prepare for Vista with this useful guide. Recognizing that some new users of Windows Vista will only want to know what they need to accomplish their goal, this focused, four-color volume shows readers the quickest route to upgrading to the new OS. From determining if the reader's PC can run the new version of Windows to picking the right version of Vista to installing and setting the OS up, this Visual QuickProject Guide uses a visual approach and concise explanations to make what can be a daunting task--updgrading to a brand new OS--easy and approachable. Each book in the Visual QuickProject Guide series now has a companion website featuring sample project files--making it even easier for users to work through each project as they read through the book. Other features on the companion website may include articles on getting the most out of the topic, a database of frequently asked questions, excerpts from the book, general tips, and more.
Synopsis
Designed to assist users in preparing for Vista, a focused, full-color volume shows readers the quickest route to upgrading to the new operating system, covering everything from determining if a PC can run the new version of Windows, to picking the right version of Vista, to installation, with numerous graphics and concise explanations to simplify the process. Original. (Beginner)
Synopsis
If you want to get to know Windows Vista fast but don't want to get bogged down in the details, you need a
Visual QuickProject Guide!
- You don't need to know every feature--you just want to get your work done.
- Full-color illustrations show you how to perform each step of your project from start to finish.
- Low priced--why pay for more than you need?
- John Rizzo has been writing about computers for 20 years. His work has appeared in CNET, eWeek.com, the San Francisco Chronicle, PC Magazine, and other publications. John is the author of numerous books, including Customizing Windows XP: Visual QuickProject Guide. He also publishes MacWindows.com, a news and information Web site devoted to helping Mac users get along in a Windows world.
About the Author
John Rizzo is the author of Customizing Windows XP: Visual QuickProject Guide and a consultant specializing in Windows and Macintosh networking and integration. He runs the MacWindows.com Web site and writes for eWeek.com. He also authored the best selling How Macs Work and was a contributor to How Computers Work by Ron White.