From sj-approval Tue Aug 8 17:10:37 1995 Return-Path: Received: by world.std.com (5.65c/Spike-2.0) id AA11844; Tue, 8 Aug 1995 21:10:40 -0400 Received: from mail06.mail.aol.com by world.std.com (5.65c/Spike-2.0) id AA11800; Tue, 8 Aug 1995 21:10:37 -0400 Received: by mail06.mail.aol.com (1.37.109.11/16.2) id AA198990637; Tue, 8 Aug 1995 21:10:37 -0400 Date: Tue, 8 Aug 1995 21:10:37 -0400 From: RUBENEWS@aol.com Message-Id: <950808211029_133761955@aol.com> To: sj@world.std.com Subject: NET NOTES 11 Sender: sj-approval@world.std.com Precedence: bulk Reply-To: sj FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NET NOTES 11 COLUMN (This column of source material is written specifically for journalist colleagues around the globe. This information is not for publication. Please share with as many journalist netters as possible.) Find past issues of Net Notes by subscribing to the Usenet newsgroup "list.stumedia." This column is posted to the following listservs: IRE, CARR-L, NICAR, NIT, SJ-MEDIA and the newsgroup list.stumedia. By Ruben Sosa Villegas c1995 Books concerning Microsoft's Windows 95: MICROSOFT WINDOWS 95 RESOURCE KIT (and 3 disks) By Microsoft Press (c1995, Microsoft Press, 1348 pages, $49.95 U.S. paperback, $67.95 Canada, L46.99 U.K.; ISBN: 1-55615-678-2) NOTES: This gigantic book includes a guided tour for administrators, deployment planning guide, installation, networking, systems management, system configuration, communications, Windows 95 reference, Windows 95 appendixes, and resource kit utilities on three 3.5'' disks. INSIDE WINDOWS 95 By Adrian King Microsoft Press (c1995, Microsoft Press, 476 pages, $24.95 paperback, $33.95 Canada, L21.95 UK; ISBN: 1-55615-626-X) AUTHOR: Adrian King is the former director of systems software products for Microsoft. NOTES: The book delves into the major components of Windows 95 such as: The Base System -high performance features such as 32-bit API, preemptive scheduling, multiple privilege levels and simultaneous network connections, The User Interface -the new shell, ease of use, support for long file names, and shortcuts, Applications and Devices -tips on porting, multitasking, OLE, color matching, DIBS, and printing subsystem, Plug and Play -The new specification for hardware support WINDOWS 95 PREVIEW: USER'S GUIDE By Allan Wyatt, Gordon McComb and Marty Wyatt Que (c1995, Que, 417 pages, $24.99 U.S. paperback, ISBN: 0-7897-0191-x) AUTHORS: Allan Wyatt is a recognized expert in small computer systems. Gordon McComb is the author of ''I Hate Windows.'' Marty Wyatt works for Discovery Computing, Inc. NOTES: This book will help you plan personal or corporate upgrade strategies, use new accessories for word processing, scheduling and utilities, understand basics of new architecture, discover best ways to manage files, run applications and troubleshoot problems. WINDOWS 95 By Steve Sagman Peachpit Press (c1995, Peachpit Press, 180 pages, $14.95 U.S. paperback, ISBN: 1-56609-182-9) AUTHOR: Steve Sagman is author of ''Microsoft Office for Windows,'' ''Microsoft Office for Macintosh,'' and ''Harvard Graphics 2 for Windows.'' NOTES: A picture guide to using Windows 95, where pictures guide through the software and show you what to do. WINDOWS 95: THE VISUAL LEARNING GUIDE By Grace Joely Beatty and David C. Gardner Primo Publishing (c1995, Primo, price not available) AUTHORS: The authors are educational psychologists who specialize in computer software training and productivity. NOTES: This all-color guide offers a great format for studying how to use Windows 95. It includes information on customizing windows, using windows programs, managing your files and managing your computer. THE WINDOWS 95 BOOK By Stuart J. Stuple Prima Publishing (c1995, Primo, 886 pages, $24.95 paperback, ISBN: 1-55958-744-x) AUTHOR: Stuart J. Stuple owns and operates his own technical editing service. He has edited, developed and authored books on MS-DOS, Windows and a variety of applications. NOTES: Answers the questions: What's new? Where did Program Manager Go? Do I still pring and send faxes the same way? How do I customize my desktop? THE LITTLE WINDOWS 95 BOOK By Kay Yarborough Nelson Peachpit Press (c1995, Peachpit, 132 pages, $12.95 paperback, ISBN: 1-56609-181-0) AUTHOR: Kay Nelson is a prolific and popular computer writer. NOTES: Here's a book that acts like a friend. This is a computer buddy who answers your basic question. It is written in a relaxed conversational style. It explains how to get around in Windows 95 from printing documents to keyboard shortcuts. YOUR WINDOWS 95 CONSULTANT By Ed Jones and Derek Sutton SAMS Publishing (c1995, Sams, 393 pages, $19.99 paperback, ISBN: 0-672-30611-5) AUTHOR: Ed Jones is the author of 30 computer books. NOTES: This book has a question-and-answer format. This tips and tricks reference enables you to focus on exactly the information you need -when you need it. Each answer is a tutorial that provides complete details on the implementation of the techniques. WINDOWS 95 FOR DUMMIES By Andy Rathbone IDG Books (c1995, IDG, 376 pages, $17.99 paperback, ISBN: 1-56884-240-6) AUTHOR: Andy Rathbone is a computer author. NOTES: Make old revisions of DOS and Windows programs work under Windows 95. Save timewith new Windows 95 programs like Taskbar, Explorer and Start button, customize Windows 95 desktop and fit your needs. WINDOWS 95 FOR DUMMIES: QUICK REFERENCE By Greg Harres IDG Books (c1995, IDG, 187 pages, $9.95 paperback, ISBN: 1-56884-964-8) AUTHOR: Greg Harres has written over 30 computer books. NOTES: Quick reference: For a fast and cheap way to learn this presents the ins and outs of Windows 95 complete with shortcuts, helpful icons, tips and examples. PROGRAMMING WINDOWS 95: A PROGRAMMER'S CASE BOOK (with CD-ROM) By Steven S. Chen M&T Books, A Division of MIS: Press Inc. (c1995, M&T Books, 754 pages, $39.95 U.S. paperback, $54 Canada; ISBN: 1-55851-411-2) AUTHOR: Steven S. Chen has been a Unix, DOS and Windows programmer since 1983. He is president of Advanced Business Computing, a PC software development company. NOTES: Over 20 practical sample programs or ''cases'' cover the most important issues in Windows 95 programming with emphasis on the Graphical User's Interface. CD-ROM: The source code and compiled run time programs are included on the companion CD-ROM. BUILDING WINDOWS 95 APPLICATIONS (with CD-ROM) By Kevin J. Goodman M&T Books' (c1995, M&T Books, 564 pages, $39.95 paperback, ISBN: 1-55851-425-2) AUTHOR: Kevin Goodman is a professional software engineer and consultant. He is frequent contributor to Microsoft Systems Journal, Windows Tech Journal and Software Development. NOTES: Complete coverage of both Chicago and Daytona to guide you in creating new 32-bit applications. Or help you in porting old applications to the new 32-bit enhancement. DEVELOPING INTERNATIONAL SOFTWARE FOR WINDOWS 95 AND WINDOWS NT By Nadine Kano Microsoft Press (c1995, Microsoft Press, 743 pages, $35 U.S. paperback, $46.95 Canada, L32.49 U.K.; ISBN: 1-55615-840-8) AUTHOR: Nadine Kano joined Microsoft in 1989. She publishes articles in the Microsft Developer Network News. NOTES: This comprehensive guide and reference will help you write global code and localize applications for Windows 95 and Windows NT more easily, more quickly and less expensively. It presents Microsoft's own guidelines for creating international software. ADVANCED WINDOWS: THE DEVELOPER'S GUIDE TO THE WIN 32 API FOR WINDOWS NT 3.5 AND WINDOWS 95 By Jeffrey Richter Microsoft Press (c1995, Microsoft Press, 976 pages, $44.95 paperback, ISBN: 1-55615-677-4) AUTHOR: not available. NOTES: The Win 3.2 API liberates developers from the oppression of 16-bit programming, cognitive multitasking and into a rapidly expanding customer base of Windows NT 3.5 and Windows 95 users. SCHLITT'S WINDOWS 95: PROGRAMMING IN C AND C++ By Herbert Schildt Osborne-McGraw Hill (c1995, Osborne-McGraw Hill, 447 pages, $29.95 U.S. paperback, ISBN: 0-07-882081-2) AUTHOR: Herbert Schildt is the world's leading author on C++. NOTES: This book shows how to build a skeletal application and process messages. Schildt guides you through dialog boxes, the standard controls, menus, bitmaps and icons. Also looks at Windows 95 new interface control elements, multithread multitasking and consoles. UNAUTHORIZED WINDOWS 95 DEVELOPER'S RESOURCE KIT (and CD-ROM) By Andrew Schulman IDG Books (c1995, 593 pages, $39.95 U.S. paperback, $54.99 Canada, L38.99 U.K.; ISBN: 1-56884-305-4) AUTHOR: Andrew Schulman has written for Newsweek, PC Week, and Microsoft Systems Journal. NOTES: Answers questions like: Does Windows push DOS aside? Is DOS dead? Is Windows 95 just WIN32? CD-ROM: The Programmer's Shop's Smash Hits for Programmers CD-ROM, which includes product from companies before you buy. HARDWARE DESIGN GUIDE FOR WINDOWS 95: A Practical Guide For Developing Plug And Play PCs and Peripherals By Microsoft Press (c1995, Microsoft Press, 350 pages, $29.95 U.S. paperback, $39.95 Canada, L27.49 UK; ISBN: not available) NOTES: Plug and Play makes it easier to choose and install peripheral devices in a new generation of machines known as PC95 computers. For the first time, end users will have be able to easily set up and configure printers, modems, scanners, sound systems and other peripheral devices, increasing productivity immediately. WINDOWS 95 PROGRAMMING FOR DUMMIES By Steven R. Davis IDG Books (c1995, IDG, 521 pages, $19.99 paperback, ISDN: 1-56884-327-5) AUTHOR: Author of IDG's ''C++ For Dummies'' and E-systems programmer in Greenville, Texas. NOTES: Learn new features of Windows 95, get lowdown on Micrsoft Foundation Class (MFC) library and see how it makes programming easier by doing some of the work for you. NETWORKING LAN TIMES GUIDE TO NETWORKING WINDOWS 95 By Brad Shimmin and Eric Hasper (c1995, Osborne-McGraw Hill, 309 pages, $29.95 U.S. paperback, ISBN: 0-07-882086-3) AUTHORS: Brad Shimmin is associate editor for Lan Times magazine. Eric Harper is review editor for Lan Times magazine. NOTES: Find out how you can use Windows 95 with the major networking platforms such as Windows NT, Netware & Unix. And learn the ins and outs of Windows 95 communication facilities including TCP/IP, mail and the network neighborhood. NET NOTES 11 -30-