Windows Vista: Beyond the Manual is a comprehensive guide to installing, configuring, exploiting, and using the richest Microsoft client operating system on the market. It guides you through the complexities of configuring and running a successful Windows Vista client computer. It also takes an in-depth look at the wealth of features and functions comprising the various flavors of the software.
Windows Vista provides a range of new capabilities and features, many of which are apparent through a totally redesigned interface, and many more that are hidden just beneath the surface. With the help of Windows Vista: Beyond the Manual, IT professionals and home PC enthusiasts alike will become expert users, taking full advantage of the myriad functions and features that make up this release. Noted authors Jonathan Hassell and Tony Campbell pack this book full of their own experience, plus hundreds of hints, tips, and walkthroughs, making it an indispensable companion that wont waste your time.
Its a one-stop shop for geeks and knowledgeable users getting to know Windows Vista.
The authors walk you through practically every useful function.
All versions of Windows Vista are covered and analyzed, and recommendations are offered.
The book devotes a section to next-generation Media Center.
A complete "Where Am I" guide is included for new Vista users.
Domain integration and unattended installation are also covered in detail.
Customer Reviews
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Rating: - Great 'Nuts and Bolts' Manual
This is the only Vista manual I have at the moment. It gets you right into the features of the operating system. It also devotes considerable time on command line operations. Being an old time DOS user as well as a Linux user, I love that stuff. I think any intermediate level computer user who has Vista would like this book. Beginner computer users might want to buy a more basic companion book along with this one.
This book assumes some knowledge of computer-tise. Which is why I like it. It doen't waste a lot of time on basic definitions found in more basic books.
I also want to say that having been a long time Microsoft Windows hater, I absolutely love, 'Windows Vista', for home use.
Rating: - The Manual must be bad
This book spent a lot of time cosmetic differences between Visa and XP along with information on how to perform use tasks that should be obvious to anyone prepared to kick around. What it lacks is any in depth information on the new scripting engine of any of the subjects needed to maintain Visa machines in a networked environment. Good for you average desktop user. A big disappointment if you are a sys-admin looking for in-depth technical information prepare to be disappointed
Rating: - THE book to have for Vista...
As an IT professional, I was after a book that cut through the basics and told me what I needed to know about Vista; rather than having to review pages and pages of extraneous content on Microsoft's web pages. This book delivers on its promise, exposing all the underlying technologies that comprise this release of Windows. The sections on Security and Installation were particularly useful to me, but I also enjoyed learning about the new media capabilities of Media Center, Photo Galley and DVD Maker. All in all, this is a great read, easily digestible and a great start for anyone, professional or otherwise, who needs to use Vista.
Rating: - Vitsa Beyond the Manual
I was surprised by the number of Vista books already on the market and really wasnt sure which book to look at but then I saw this one and recognised the authors from other books I have so thought i would give this a try.
And I am very glad I did! It covers everything you want to know and more. Well worth the money.
- Great 'Nuts and Bolts' Manual
- The Manual must be bad
