Microsoft Windows 98 will change the way people access information on the desktop and the Internet. Packed with information about what's new with the new version, this book provides concise help with Internet access, using Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.0, and with using new features.

In a concise and clear format, O'Reilly and Mott deliver all the pertinent information that Windows 98 users will need to know. The readers get both the nitty-gritty details and the bigger context as they learn about the Active Desktop, file management, and basic communication features.

The new features in Windows 98 are geared towards enhancing system performance, enabling new hardware technologies and entertainment platforms, and improving integration with the Web. These pages focus on the core topics and tasks that average users need to know to use their operating system productively.

A detailed, hands-on approach and a comprehensive look at the ins and outs ofconfiguring, administering, and networking Windows 98 computers.

The ideal reference for developers creating applications for 32-bit Windows, this authoritative book delivers what every Windows programmer should know about design, code, and implementing cutting-edge Windows applications.1,100 pp.

Comprehensive, self-paced guide filled with new options, and new features.

Introduces the new features of Microsoft Windows 98, including the user interface, active desktop, Outlook Express, Internet Explorer, and networking.

To help millions of users get up to speed quickly, ""Introducing Microsoft Windows 98"" provides a valuable overview of the features, benefits, and behavior of the newest version of Windows. The book gives readers a crisp, clear introduction to the ways they will use Windows 98, both on their own machine and online, through the Internet and Intranets. Cover Title

A quick, yet complete overview of the most relevant API functions for Windows 98, Windows 98 API Programming For Dummies Quick Reference gives you all the information you need to get started -- including fact-filled explanations of what the functions do, declarations listing the most-used API functions, and practical, timesaving tips. In addition, syntax and example listings that include comments on each function parameter make this guide an essential reference to keep on hand! Now you can find what you need even faster with our ...For Dummies® Quick References! They feature tasks in alphabetical order, clear-cut, step-by-step instructions, and easy-to-follow advice. Get in and out quickly and get the information you really need -- without reading lots of material. Look for IDG Books Worldwide's Windows® 98 Programming For Dummies® , the fun and easy way to figure out Windows 98!

Fortunately, most of us don't need to fiddle with the Registry. But if it's your job, this book is the reference you'll want to have close by. The book-and-CD set provides an overview, starting from the baseline tools of the Registry that are directly accessible, like RegEdit and .INF files. Concepts and recurring features of the Registry are explained, so developers can ensure that their applications are well behaved in the many flavors of 32-bit Windows. They'll also be able to extend the functionality of the various Windows shells through proper modification of Registry files. It's a single comprehensive source of much-needed information and tools. "Inside The Microsoft Windows 98 Registry" topics include: - The basics - The Registry Editor and other Registry tools - Registering filename extensions - Customizing the desktop, Start Menu, and Control Panel - Customizing the Explorer menu and shell icon settings - Miscellaneous Registry settings - Programming issues