Networking Home PCs for Dummies?
Tired of battling over who gets to use which computers at home? Don't feel like spending money on another modem and phone line or another hard drive or printer? Here's an idea -- set up your own home network. With expert advice from networking authority Kathy Ivens, you can quickly and easily figure out what you need to know to connect your PCs and peripherals (and save a great deal of money -- plus eliminate headaches -- in the process). Networking Home PCs For Dummies gives you fast and friendly advice on how to Set up the hardware you need, from network interface cards to cables and connectors Configure software so your computers can talk to one another Create user profiles, personalize desktops, and establish passwords Access software -- or play games -- across your networked computers Share hardware, including drives, printers, and modems, among computers Plus, the bonus CD-ROM included with Networking Home PCs For Dummies contains trial versions of several software programs (including NetNanny 3.1, WinZip 7.0, and anti-virus programs) that you may want to consider for your home network.
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0764504916
ISBN13:9780764504914
Release Date:January 1999
Publisher:For Dummies
Length:384 Pages
Weight:1.44 lbs.
Dimensions:0.9" x 7.4" x 9.3"
Customer Reviews
2 ratings
The best Dummies book ever written.
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 25 years ago
I've bought a lot of Dummies books, and always found they were terrific for getting started with new software. I learn the basics well enough to get my work done, and later I can move on to more advanced topics. But this book gave me more than basics. The writer explains things so clearly, it's like she's drawing pictures with words. You not only learn what to do, you learn why. Everything is put into context, it all makes such sense, that you almost feel as if you have an expert standing next to you. Even the typical Dummies "humor" is more subtle and more intelligent in this book. Each sentence is so clear and well explained that I didn't have to reread any instructions. I built a home network, then I built home networks for two other homes. The writing in this book is so clear that I could probably start a business of home networking now. This writer is incredibly good, she never talks down to the reader, she just "chats" with you (and it's an intelligent, interesting, amusing conversation).
A Masterpiece of Clear Writing
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 25 years ago
The level of clarity in the writing of this book should be used as a standard for all computer book writers. Kathy Ivens' writing makes you feel as if she's standing over your shoulder, explaining every step. I learned something on every page. Following her directions was a breeze, and I had absolutely no problems, every step I took to build a home network worked exactly as she said it would.
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