Windows 7 for Dummies

[Emrys Davies]

I am thinking of buying such a book, but I do not want one which is mainly a
reflection of previous Windows OS's. I am getting along fine, but I like
easy to follow illustrations (something different), although the Search
facility, Help and Support, GodMode and this forum are very informative.
Any ideas?

 

[Don]

I am thinking of buying such a book, but I do not want one which is mainly
a reflection of previous Windows OS's. I am getting along fine, but I
like easy to follow illustrations (something different), although the
Search facility, Help and Support, GodMode and this forum are very
informative. Any ideas?

While probably a little more complex than a " for dummies " book, I
personally really like Windows 7 Inside and Out by Ed Bott.
It has a tremendous amount of information, in relatively easy to understand
terms. It does a great job in hitting on the new features of Windows 7.

 

[Rhonda Lea Kirk Fries]

While probably a little more complex than a " for dummies " book,
I personally really like Windows 7 Inside and Out by Ed Bott.
It has a tremendous amount of information, in relatively easy to
understand terms. It does a great job in hitting on the new
features of Windows 7.

Agreed.

Here's his website:

http://www.edbott.com/

 

[Emrys Davies]

While probably a little more complex than a " for dummies " book, I
personally really like Windows 7 Inside and Out by Ed Bott.
It has a tremendous amount of information, in relatively easy to
understand terms. It does a great job in hitting on the new features of
Windows 7.

I have just studied the reviews for this book and I have just ordered it.
Thanks a lot.

 

[Don]

I have just studied the reviews for this book and I have just ordered it.
Thanks a lot.

Glad to help, I think you will be pleased with it.

Have fun,

 

[LouB]

Agreed.

Here's his website:

http://www.edbott.com/

Thx

BTW there is a tremendous amount of help on the Web since MS is trying
to reduce phone support calls.

 

[Ophelia]

While probably a little more complex than a " for dummies " book, I
personally really like Windows 7 Inside and Out by Ed Bott.
It has a tremendous amount of information, in relatively easy to
understand terms. It does a great job in hitting on the new features of
Windows 7.

I have 'Windows 7 In Depth by Robert Cowart and Brian Knittel'

It is a hefty tome!

 

[Ophelia]

Thx

BTW there is a tremendous amount of help on the Web since MS is trying to
reduce phone support calls.

Dave-Uk is great support here I am sticking with him atm

 

[Allen]

I have 'Windows 7 In Depth by Robert Cowart and Brian Knittel'

It is a hefty tome!

Heftier than Ed Bott's 1028 page tome? Bott's book is excellent, but
doesn't answer all my questions. What with MS's practice of changing
names, shifting locations of items, etc, I suspect that a book that
answers all my questions would be multi-volume.
Allen

 

[Ophelia]

Heftier than Ed Bott's 1028 page tome?

I don't know, I haven't seen it Just checking, mine has 1117 pages if
that helps

Bott's book is excellent, but

doesn't answer all my questions. What with MS's practice of changing
names, shifting locations of items, etc, I suspect that a book that
answers all my questions would be multi-volume.

I haven't been through mine yet, but if i ever do, I shall let you know
I suspect I shall treat mine as a reference.

Anyway, more importantly, did you have a nice birthday?

 

[Allen]

I don't know, I haven't seen it Just checking, mine has 1117 pages if
that helps

Bott's book is excellent, but

I haven't been through mine yet, but if i ever do, I shall let you
know I suspect I shall treat mine as a reference.

Anyway, more importantly, did you have a nice birthday?

Yes I did. Thank you, Ophelia.
Allen

 

[Antares 531]

I am thinking of buying such a book, but I do not want one which is mainly a
reflection of previous Windows OS's. I am getting along fine, but I like
easy to follow illustrations (something different), although the Search
facility, Help and Support, GodMode and this forum are very informative.
Any ideas?

I bought a copy of Windows 7 Visual Quick Tips - Paul McFredries ISBN
978-0-470-52117-5 and like it very much. It gets to the point with a
lot of very easy to understand information and instructions. Look for
this book as places like Office Depot. I bought my copy there. Gordon

 

[G Mulcaster]

I am thinking of buying such a book, but I do not want one which is mainly a
reflection of previous Windows OS's. I am getting along fine, but I like
easy to follow illustrations (something different), although the Search
facility, Help and Support, GodMode and this forum are very informative.
Any ideas?

Check your library.

I have "Windows 7 Secrets" by Thurrott and Rivera signed out from my
library. Quite expensive at US$50.00, but it is very informative and
well illustrated. 1054 pages - I've had to renew it

ISBN is: 978-0-470-50841-1

 

[Pulse]

You noticed, eh? Microsoft even published a free online book. It's not quite
as in-depth as, say Bott's book, but it certainly counts as a manual.

[Welcome to Windows 7 - PDF File]
http://download.microsoft.com/downl...2-88C1-36A99891367C/FinalWin7ProductGuide.pdf

 

[Ophelia]

You noticed, eh? Microsoft even published a free online book. It's not
quite as in-depth as, say Bott's book, but it certainly counts as a
manual.

[Welcome to Windows 7 - PDF File]
http://download.microsoft.com/downl...2-88C1-36A99891367C/FinalWin7ProductGuide.pdf

Ace! Thanks for that