Peter Norton's Complete Guide to Microsoft Windows XP is a comprehensive, user-friendly guide written in the highly acclaimed Norton style. This unique approach teaches the features of Windows XP with clear explanations of the many new technologies designed to improve your system performance. The book demonstrates all of the newest features available for increasing your OS performance. You will find Peter's Principles, communications, networking, printing, performance, troubleshooting, and compatibility tips throughout the book. Whether you're just starting out or have years of experience, Peter Norton's Guide to Microsoft Windows XP has the answers, explanations, and examples you need.

A variety of topics are discussed in this work, enabling the reader to gain an understanding of the Linux System. Installation, configuration and maintenance are all included and practical advice is offered for creating individual networks. Red Hat, Caldera and SuSe are all discussed.

Three primary network environments--Windows NT/2000, Unix/Linux and NetWare--are the primary focus of this book, which covers all the basics of using a network system, as well as advanced maintenance and security strategies, integrating multiple operating systems, and establishing simple mini-LANs.

Technical detail and implementation strategy provides an excellent combination and overview of common issues, designed to help network administrators develop successful security plan. Exercises in each chapter guide and encourage readers to explore topics further, using files found on the CD.

From the creator of world-famous utility programs comes a completely revised coverage of Windows 98 SE upgrade. In-depth, jargon-free text updates information on new technologies, including DirectX 6.1, Internet Explorer 5, Netscape Communicator 5, and MSN 2.7 as well as Y2K compliance and other advanced topics.

Windows 2000 introduces many new technologies designed to improve system performance and capability. This book explains the underlying technologies and their practical implications. Topics covered include customizing the new interface, and installation and configuration wizards and options.

This book aims to be the one source reference that will give end-users everything they need once they pass the initial Windows learning curve. Advanced tips, optimization techniques, and detailed architectural information are all presented in depth--in detailed lucid, jargon-free personalized language. Includes "Peter's Principles", problem-solvers, a tear-out survival guide, and more.