Windows Vista: The Missing Manual
by David Pogue
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Book Reviews of Windows Vista: The Missing Manual
Book Review: A must-have for Vista users
Summary: 5 Stars
I previously bought the Missing Manual for Windows XP and found it to be a font of knowledge. So far the Vista version hasn't disappointed me. You really need this book to make sense out of Vista [Do not rely on the Windows Help!] Profusely illustrated with many examples and a good index to find subjects. And there is a website where you can check for corrections, updates etc. A must-have book, and the Amazon price is pretty good.
Book Review: fluff and hype
Summary: 1 Stars
I found this book nearly useless. The sections I read befor giving up seemed to contain less information than is available from the WIN VISTA help files and its written in a breathless gushing style. The author just fawns over Microsoft. Everything about Vista is amazing, wonderful and brilliant (NOT). There is very little trouble shooting information.
Use the help files and online tutorials and save your money
Book Review: The Essential Manual
Summary: 5 Stars
I'm so glad I bought this book. It's hard to believe that no manual ships with the new operating system. The other Windows upgrades were not so different that you needed specific information. I'm a person who likes to have a reference book handy. Wading through help menus in the system does not always result in finding answers to your questions. I recommend this manual to both the novice and the expert.Book Review: A solid Vista manual...
Summary: 5 Stars
As the "Missing Manual" series states - this book should have been in the box! New Vista users, beginners and intermediates alike will find this publication extremely helpful. Sysadmins and power users may find some information missing or not covered with enough detail... However, this book talks about a variety of Vista topics and is a valuable learning "manual" and a reference book. It's a must have!Book Review: A bit lightweight
Summary: 4 Stars
I'm a pretty experienced computer user. I found this book a bit light weight for my needs. If the author had cut out all the, not as funny as he thinks, jokes, a lot of trees could have been saved.
OK for beginner/intermediate user.
The layout of the book is very good. It definitely has eye-appeal. (Seems superficial but I find this really affects whether I like a book or not).