Introducing Microsoft Windows 98
Autor : Borland, Russell Editorial : Microsoft Press ISBN : 1-57231-630-6 Formato : 18,5 x 23 cm Páginas : 462 Peso (Kg.) : 1,1 Observaciones : Edición basada en la Beta release Precio (US$) : 15.00

A new standard -built on success

Since its introduction, Microsoft Windows 95 (the fastest and most reliable 32-bit operating system for personal computing) has enabled hundreds of million of PC users to increase their productivity, save time, and have more fun computing.

INTRODUCING MICROSOFT WINDOWS 98 is your first look at Microsoft Windows 98, the new operating system that will change the way you view your PC. Integrated with Microsoft Internet Explorer version 4.0, Windows 98 has everything you need to take full advantage of the Internet and intranets (advanced browsing capabilities, Internet communication tools, and technologies for automating Internet information delivery). The improved Windows 98 desktop makes everyday tasks, and Internet access, easier than ever :

• Active Desktop lets your customize your workspace with links, frames, artwork, and dynamic controls.

• With the new Web View option, you can browse your computer as you would a Web page. In a browserlike window, you move back and forth through folders and disk drives in the same way you surf Web sites.

• Use a Web page, or any other HTML document, as your desktop wallpaper.

• Better multimedia tools (video, audio, and animated media play faster and at a higher quality than ever, and they also support broadcast data services).

• Improved hardware compatibility (includes hundreds of new printer, modem, and other hardware drivers, making hardware installation and setup easier than ever).

• Windows 98 supports Digital Video Disc (DVD) drives, larger hard disks, multiple monitors, and Universal Serial Bus (USB).

INTRODUCING MICROSOFT WINDOWS 98 is an inside guide to how Windows 98 will look, work and act. You'll see how the Active Desktop will conect your PC to the larger world of networks, intranets and the Internet. You'll also discover exciting new ways to interact with your computer (ways that will dramatically improve your productivity). If you're interested in seeing the new face of personal computing and getting a sneak preview of Microsoft's future systems software strategy, you're going to want this book.