Windows 95 in a Nutshell: A Desktop Quick Reference (In a Nutshell

by Troy Mott, Tim O'Reilly

Windows 95 in a Nutshell is a comprehensive, compact reference that systematically unveils what serious users of Windows 95 will find interesting and useful. Little known details of the operating system, utility programs, and configuration settings are all captured in a consistent reference format.This is the first book in years personally coauthored by Tim O'Reilly, the publisher whose books have revolutionized computer book publishing with their common-sense approach, depth of detail, and focus on practical information that you can really use. If you can't remember which option on a dialog box controls a function, or if you just want to have a better handle on what's available, this is the book you need.It The book also includes an innovative "Task Index," which is a comprehensive cross-reference list that gives shorthand instructions on how to accomplish hundreds of the most useful and interesting things you might want to do with Windows 95. The book even provides a detailed look at the Win95 architecture, getting you under the hood and showing you how the operating system really works.This book follows the commonsense O'Reilly approach, cutting through the hype and giving practical details you can use every day. Any user who wants to make the most of Windows 95 will love this book.( This book is not replaced by Windows 98 in a Nutshell . O'Reilly will be providing strong marketing support for both volumes.)

528 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1998

Reviews

[Joseph II · Rating 3 out of 5]

As a dedicated customer of O'Reilly's "In a Nutshell" series for years, this book on Windows 95 is a great reference for all of the under the hood commands. While Win 95's popularity has bottomed out since the introduction of WinXP and Windows 7, this book has become overtaken by events... but still has its uses if you're running '95.

[Tim · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is actually the edition I wrote. Windows 98 in a Nutshell and Windows XP in a Nutshell were later editions adapted from the original book that I wrote with the help of Troy Mott.