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provides readers with a fast and easy understanding of Windows XP essentials Simple easy--to--follow instructions walk readers through basic Windows XP tasks Cover...
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Advantages: Tried + tested Disadvantages: Windows Vista soon?
Lets face it - 90% of PC users use a Microsoft OS (operating system). The vast majority of those will be using XP. So you're not exactly going to be alone if you do decide to buy this.
So, is it a good idea to go with the masses? Yes. Unless you are really techy and know software and hardware as if it were your job. Then you might plump for Linux or something similar.
XP was released ages ago - about 2000 if memory serves correctly. As someone who started out on DOS, moved to windows 3.x, then Windows 98 and then XP (via Millenium for about 1 month ;) ) then I've had a history with OS's. XP is by far the most reliable - providing you do things properly then there is generally no problem.
If you are completely just after something that you are not going to fiddle with then - no problems. If you are likely to uninstall ...
Advantages: internet Explorer 6, Windows Media Player 8, More Reliable, Compatible with nearly everything, it looks and feels great, Totally Customizible Disadvantages: Costs around £75
When i first bought my computer it had windows 98 Installed, this was okay for its time but i need to be with things nowadays. So after that i got Windows ME which i loved to pieces as it had everything such as Internet Explorer 5.5 and it just looked great. Then my friends told me all about how good windows 2000 was, I saw it at a friends house and i decided to get it. Little did i know about the compatability problems. When I installed 2000 everything went pear shape and it would hardly detect anything. Then windowsXp came along, this looked good and was also compatible with most things. I liked the look of Windows 2000 and the features of Windows ME so i decided to give WindowsXP a go, and i was pleasantly suprised.
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The cost of windowsXp is a bit pricey, i think its around £120 from a major company but if you ...
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EAN
9780764574801
Type
Non-Fiction
Genre
Information Technology
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Title
Windows XP Just the Steps for Dummies
Author
Nancy Stevenson
ISBN
0764574809
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The perfect combination of concise instructions and results--oriented visual elements provides readers with a fast and easy understanding of Windows XP essentials Simple easy--to--follow instructions walk readers through basic Windows XP tasks Covers such topics as navigating the desktop creating files copying and deleting files and folders connecting to the Internet searching the Web using e--mail and much more Minimal front matter a bargain price and the clear two--column design come together to make a unique indispensable resource Covers the latest Service Pack 2 release from Microsoft
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