Windows Vista For Dummies by Andy Rathbone
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Book Reviews of Windows Vista For Dummies
Book Review: Great Way to get Up and Running Quickly
Summary: 5 Stars
Having been around Windows as long as Windows has been around, I know that I need two books on Windows Vista.
First I want something quick and easy. Something that will give me the overview that tells me simple things like, 'what version do I want.' Vista comes in five main versions: Basic, Premium, Business, Enterprise, and Ultimate. A quick glance on pages 18 & 19 tell me I need the Business version.
Microsoft always throws in a bunch of new things just when you aren't expecting it. Vista, for instance, comes on a DVD, not a CD. I don't watch movies on my PC's, and they were constructed for business, not entertainment. So to use Vista, I've got to buy at least one DVD drive -- RATS. And this AeroGlass things seems to require high end graphics. How do I turn that off to work with low end graphics cards -- see page 376. Parental control, no kids here. Anyway you get the idea.
This Dummies book is exactly what I need to get through these kinds of problems. It is easy to read, easy to find what you need, quickly tells you how to do simple things like turn off parental controls.
The second book I'll need is something more complex, when you have a question like, 'how many open web sessions can Vista/Bussiness have' don't expect to find it in this book. Most likely I'll get Windows Vista Inside Out. It will cost at least double, have three times as many pages, and be much harder to find things.
Start with this one. With it you can get started quickly and begin to find where your real problems are.
Book Review: Learning
Summary: 5 Stars
Windows Vista For DummiesFor years I have used only Windows 98 & Windows 2000, so when I purchased my new computer I was in the dark with Windows Vista. Many friends told me I would not be happy with this program. I was almost ready to return my computer, but I am not a quitter. So, I purchased Windows Vista for Dummies and I've been able to do so much more than I thought possible. This book is my reference to any problems I encounter whenever I'm trying anything new. And I find that it is also humorous and not boring or hard to understand. This book will be helpful to anyone, even those that are computer literate. Thank you Andy Rathbone.Book Review: My copy was missing the first page...
Summary: 5 Stars
...here is what the first page should say: "If you need this book just buy a Mac!"
Ok, In all seriousness this is a great book for those of you wanting to get to know THE BASICS Windows Vista. It will help you choose the right version, perform the basic configurations, etc.
On a side note:
I have been a Windows user since 3.1. As soon as I used Vista for the first time I immediately switched to Mac. I have been very unimpressed with the performance of Vista; much worse than the initial release of any other Windows Operating system. With the new Intel Core Macs I can now run Windows XP (not Vista) when I need it through Boot Camp or VM Ware (both work great and I would highly recommend).
Book Review: window vista for dummies
Summary: 5 Stars
Windows Vista for Dummies by Andy Rathbone is the manual every computer beginner or not such a beginning dummy needs! It is so very instructive without heavy technical explanations that make you forget your original problem. It plainly and simply walks you through each feature on your computer, in general and how to use the internet intelligently and safely. What I really like is that Andy throws in so many tips and and great ways to make your life simple during your search. Highly recommend it!Book Review: So very pleased
Summary: 5 Stars
ASIN:0471754218 Windows Vista For Dummies
I ordered this book for my 81 year old Dad who had just bought himself his first computer. Since his laptop came with the new vistas program and I still had windowsXP I was unable to help him.He loves the book.Says it is very user friendly and is written in such away that the first time computer user can easily understand. It has helped him alot. I would highly recommend this book to anyone who has the Windows Vista program