Microsoft Windows Me For Dummies boils down to this simple
fact: Some people want to be Windows wizards. They sit in front of
their computers randomly pressing keys, hoping to stumble onto a
hidden, undocumented feature. And you? Well, you're no dummy,
that's for sure. But when it comes to Windows and computers, the
fascination just isn't there. You just want to get your work done,
feed the cat, and relax for a while. And there's nothing wrong with
that.
That's where this book comes in. Instead of becoming a Windows
Me expert, you'll know just enough to get by quickly, cleanly, and
with a minimum of pain so that you can move on to the more pleasant
things in life.
Don't try to read this book in one sitting. Instead, treat it
like a dictionary or an encyclopedia. Turn to the page with the
information you need, then put down the book and move on. Don't
bother trying to remember all the Windows Me buzzwords, leave that
stuff for the computer gurus. In fact, if anything technical comes
up in a chapter, a road sign warns you well in advance. That way,
you can either slow down to read it or speed on around it.
You won't find any fancy computer jargon in Microsoft
Windows Me For Dummies. Instead, you'll find subjects like
these, discussed in plain old English:
- Why did they choose a dumb name like "Windows Me"?
- Finding the file you saved yesterday
- Moving those little windows around on the screen with the
mouse
- Making Windows Me run a little better
- Performing chores in Windows Me that you used to do in older
versions of Windows
- Starting and closing programs by clicking the mouse button
In Microsoft Windows Me For Dummies, there's nothing
to memorize and nothing to learn. Just turn to the right page, read
the brief explanation, and get back to work. Unlike other books,
this one enables you to bypass the technical hoopla and still get
your work done.