Product Description
A guide for anyone wanting to take their first steps in building, managing and using a network. It examines the changes in technology using Windows 98, Windows NT, NetWare 5 and networking suites such as Microsoft BackOffice. It also contains instruction on dealing with the network peripherals, hooking up to the Internet, dialling in to a network, and setting up a home network. There is a preview of Windows 2000 to help network neophytes gain a head-start on the new… More >>
#1 by Anonymous on February 3, 2010 - 4:41 am
It should be possible to rate with 0 stars! Because that’s what this book deserves.
This book is imprecise. Doesn’t tell you how to do things, it just says that (by the act of god) things can be done. Sometimes this information is even misleading.
Be aware! If you want to learn something about networking DON’T BUY this book.
If you want my book I can sell it for half the price! (I would give it for free, but this is to protect you)
By the way, Doug Lowe jokes are not that good…
Rating: 1 / 5
#2 by K. Cotant on February 3, 2010 - 4:43 am
This was not for dummies, I found it difficult to follow and to look up specific problems. Did not care for this book. Not too helpful
Rating: 2 / 5
#3 by Raphael A. Paulino on February 3, 2010 - 7:31 am
The book was like new and the price was excellent. I received the book within a couple of days after a posted the order. Great seller! I would recommend this seller to anyone looking for some of their books.
Rating: 5 / 5
#4 by Arrowleaf on February 3, 2010 - 8:30 am
I completely agree with all of the other 1-star raters. I was looking for a guide for troubleshooting and fixing problems with peer-to-peer networks (which most homes and small businesses use)– and this book just ain’t it.
Rating: 1 / 5
#5 by Anonymous on February 3, 2010 - 10:56 am
This book is a complete waste of time for both the beginner and especially the non-beginner. The author spends a great deal of time trying to be funny and wastes the reader’s time and energy. He should have spent more time giving content. He does not give even the beginner much concrete advice. I would strongly suggest you find another book; his book has very little value. There are better books for the beginner in networking.
Rating: 1 / 5