Windows 98 in a Nutshell is a comprehensive, compact reference that systematically unveils what serious users of Windows 98 will find interesting and useful. Little known details of the operating system, utility programs, and configuration settings are all captured in a consistent reference format.Based on the bestselling "In a Nutshell" approach, this book contains more information about using Windows 98 than any other book on the market. Guaranteed. Windows 98 in a Nutshell was coauthored by Tim O'Reilly, the publisher whose books have revolutionized computer book publishing with their commonsense approach, depth of detail, and focus on practical information that you can really use. If you can't remember which option on a dialog box controls a function, or if you just want to have a better handle on what's available in Windows 98 and Windows 98 Second Edition, this is the book you need.It contains:
- Detailed information on almost every command and utility available with Windows 98, including Start Menu accessories, DOS commands, hidden system administration utilities such as the Registry Editor, Policy Editor, and TweakUI, as well as new utilities in Windows 98
- Detailed advice and documentation on system configuration via the Control Panel, system startup files, and the Registry
- A detailed treatment of Internet configuration and access via Dial-Up Networking
- Hundreds of tips, gotchas, and clever ways to do familiar and not-so-familiar tasks
- A focus on ways to integrate the command line into your work with Windows 98
- Pointers to dozens of useful online sites that contain additional information
- Information on how to use Win98's new Web integration features to build custom "Web applications" within folders or on your desktop
- Detailed information on Windows Script Host (WSH), the feature that lets you use VBScript or other scripting languages to automate common tasks
This book follows the commonsense O'Reilly approach, cutting through the hype and giving practical details you can use every day. Any user who wants to make the most of Windows 98 and Windows 98 Second Edition will love this book.
Tim O'Reilly is founder and president of O'Reilly & Associates. In addition to running the company, he has written numerous books on computer topics, most notably UNIX Text Processing (with Dale Dougherty; Howard Sams, 1987), Managing UUCP and USENET (with Grace Todino), The X Window System Users' Guide (with Valerie Quercia), and The X Toolkit Intrinsics Programming Manual (with Adrian Nye). As an editor, he has also had a hand in the development of many of the company's other titles. Tim also conceived the award-winning series of travel books published by O'Reilly affiliate Travelers' Tales. Tim graduated from Harvard College in 1975 with a B.A. cum laude in classics. His honors thesis explored the tension between mysticism and logic in Plato's dialogues. Troy Mott is Managing Editor for O'Reilly & Associates. He coauthored Windows 95 in a Nutshell and is currently developing a line of books for intermediate to advanced users. He has B.A in English from California Polytechnic University and an M.A. from Sonoma State University. In his spare time he enjoys writing fiction and is an avid moviegoer. Walter Glenn is a freelance consultant, writer, and editor in Huntsville, Alabama. He has been working in the computer industry for 14 years and provides solutions for small- to medium-sized businesses. Walter is a Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer and Trainer and specializes in Internet and networking technologies. He also holds bachelor's degrees in literature and biology from the University of Alabama in Huntsville.
