David Pogue
August 2004
ISBN: 3-89721-375-3


Unfortunately, Windows XP is still delivered without a printed manual.
However, extensive online help is often not enough and a book that
provides information even away from the computer, does not replace it.
The book Windows XP Home Edition: Missing Manual is now in the O'Reilly-Verlag
appeared and closes this gap.


The book

All topics such as

Basics like using menus, finding lost files
or the handling of the three-column start menu.
The book describes all of the XP elements: each control panel function, each
Accessories and any troubleshooting tool.

Further topics are internet applications and networks:
The secrets of Outlook Express, Internet Explorer and Windows are revealed
Messenger. As well as connecting networks so that files, printers and internet connection can be shared.

ServicePack 2004 already deals with this first edition from August 2 in detail and
provides important information about the changes to the system when installing SP2.

To get an idea of ​​the style and structure of the book you can find one here
Sample chapter and the table of contents.

Chapter 2: Desktop and Start Menu (PDF format)
Table of Contents

Conclusion

The author David Pogue writes in a very pleasant style and easy to understand.
An important factor, especially for non-power users.
This manual is a very good advisor for working with Windows XP and fulfills exactly
its purpose, which is to be a manual. Not more but also not less.


Windows XP Home Edition: Order Missing Manual from Amazon

1st edition August 2004
ISBN-3 89721-375-3
Pages 654
EUR 36.00 (at the time of writing this article)