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Windows XP in a Nutshell, 2nd Edition
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Windows XP in a Nutshell, Second Edition documents everything there is to know
about the world's most widely used operating system. Updated to include information
on Service Pack 2 (SP2), this compact guide is the ultimate resource for IT professionals
and Windows XP power users everywhere.
Written in O'Reilly's time-tested in a Nutshell format, Windows XP in a Nutshell,
Second Edition cuts through the hype and delivers practical details in a no-nonsense
manner. At the heart of the book is an invaluable 200-plus-page section titled
Windows XP Application and Tools. In it, readers will find:
- A list of available commands and utilities, including Start Menu accessories,
command prompt tools, and hidden system administration utilities
- A Task and Setting Index for quick access to hundreds of XP settings
- A complete reference to XP's command prompt, including advanced commands
and scripting features
Windows XP in a Nutshell, Second Edition also includes a primer on files, folders,
and windows; control panels and built-in applications; how to set up a PC for
Internet use; and the standard Windows rituals of troubleshooting, installation,
and upgrading.
And, of course, this greatly expanded second edition also includes all the
need-to-know details about the security technologies featured in SP 2, so you
can better defend yourself against viruses, worms, and hackers. Readers even
receive guidelines and instructions for installing SP2 on their PC, or across
a network of computers.
With its wealth of tips, careful instruction, and expert advice, this must-have
desktop reference is dedicated to making your time at the computer safer, easier,
and more fun.
About the Authors
David A. Karp is the author of the bestselling Windows Annoyances
series of books and the founder of Annoyances.org. His latest books include
eBay Hacks and the upcoming eBay: The Missing Manual.
Tim O'Reilly is the founder and CEO of O'Reilly & Associates,
thought by many to be the best computer book publisher in the world. O'Reilly
also publishes online through the O'Reilly Network (www.oreillynet.com) and
hosts conferences on technology topics. Tim is an activist for open source and
open standards, and an opponent of software patents and other incursions of
new intellectual property laws into the public domain. Tim's long term vision
for his company is to help change the world by capturing and transmitting the
knowledge of innovators.
Troy Mott is a corporate services agent for Studio B, where he
works with authors supplying technical content to corporations. He is a coauthor
of O'Reilly's Windows XP in a Nutshell.
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