Publisher's Synopsis
This is the Windows XP entry in the new Spring Into series. It is written in the
unique, structured style of the Spring Into books. Each chapter begins with
introductory text, followed by single-page or facing-page tutorials. Every
tutorial is semi-autonomous, and focuses on an example or set of examples.
The discussions are to the point and emphasize results without extraneous
information. It is fully up to date, written on the final release of Windows XP
Service Pack 2 (SP2.) The main features of SP2 deal with networking, and the
book's coverage reflects that, thoroughly explaining key topics including how
to create a wireless Windows XP network, how to secure the wireless network
from intruders and freeloaders, how to integrate a Mac into a Windows
network, and how to secure a home network from worms and viruses using
Windows Internet Connection Firewall. While SP2 has many advanced security
features, it has proven to be problematic to install and run. This gives us an
audience of millions of Windows XP users who need expert advice on how to
safely upgrade and use Windows XP SP2. Windows XP is one of the largest
computer book markets. Yet until now computer professionals and power
users who have wanted to learn about Windows XP have had to make do with
books designed for less technically savvy people. In 350 pages, Spring Into
Windows XP is designed to give busy professionals and power users the skills
they need to be productive in Windows
