Windows 2000 A Beginners Guide Introduction Jim Fox
Windows 2000 is a major upgrade, combining the best from both Windows NT and Windows 98 to produce the very latest operating system technology. Primarily targeted at the business community, it does offer many benefits for the home user as well, particularly in the area of security. While installing Windows 2000 is much easier than installing Windows NT, migrating to this new operating system and taking advantage of all its powerful features can still be a very complicated task.
The Osborne Media Group, a division of the McGraw-Hill Companies has just published Windows 2000, A Beginner's Guide, by Martin S. Matthews. This book provides users with detailed information on Windows implementation, networking and administration. The book uses what the author calls a "learn by doing method" to demonstrate the major features of Windows 2000. Throughout the book are plenty of screenshots and detailed examples to assist the reader.
This is a very well written and well documented book, but don't be misled by the title. Windows 2000, A Beginners Guide is not intended for a beginner computer user. The target audience here is the experienced home user or that professional computer administrator looking for a beginning guide to Windows 2000. Experience in previous computer operating systems, Windows 98 or NT, is a must.
If this description fits you and you are considering migrating to Windows 2000, this book provides an excellent technical reference. The style of writing makes it very easy for the reader to sit in front of the computer and learn by doing. Throughout the book you will find step by step instructions along with screen shots to illustrate key points. This makes it nice when trying to learn new concepts. Windows 98 users will really appreciate these learning aids when trying to master many of the advanced features of Windows 2000.
Windows 2000, A Beginners Guide, is divided into six parts, each part covering one major aspect of Windows 2000:
