Introducing Microsoft Windows Vista

By William R. Stanek

What's new and improved in the newest release of the Microsoft Windows family of client operating systems? Which versions of Windows Vista are right for you and your organization? How will the new... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0735622841
• ISBN13: 9780735622845
• Release Date: July 2006
• Publisher: Microsoft Press
• Length: 303 Pages
• Weight: 1.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 7.4" x 9.1"

Customer Reviews

Windows Vista Beta:

This book is about the Beta, not the finished version of Windows Vista, therefore, a good deal, but not all of the information contained pertains to the released product. I have however, found things I never knew existed in Vista. So overall, I have found this to be an informative and interesting book. Definetely not a waste of money. MJ

"Introducing Microsoft Windows Vista"

This was the first book I purchased and read. Although it is based on beta prerelease versions of "Windows Vista" it did come in very handy at times. I'm giving it 4 rating due to fact of it being based and written off of beta versions of "Windows Vista" and something's have changed. Dennis K Best Buy Geek Squad IT technician

An "introduction" and a good one but past its prime

Introducing Windows Vista was written as an early primer for the new operating system from Microsoft. It did a good job AND a much better one than the other primers -- and that's why I chose it over the other primer books. Trust me, it was 1000% better than the Mcfredies and Rathbone primers AND all of them were written using the beta. The gold star you can't read in the little image says "Based on Beta Software" and every chapter of the book includes a highlighted note stating: "This book was written using the Windows Vista beta to provide an early introduction to the operating system." An early introduction is exactly what this book is. It was a good book for introducing Windows Vista before the operating system was available, but NOT now that Windows Vista is available for businesses and soon for everyone. If you are a technical person (developer, engineer, administrator) you should look for Stanek's Windows Vista Administrator's Pocket Consultant. It's out AND it's excellent like all his others. I also see Stanek has Windows Vista The Definitive Guide on the way.

It's not just a "preview"

Well, I've been running the Beta version at home for about 6 months now, and the book was adequate for learning some of the new tricks and tips.

Learn Windows Vista

Ever since I bought Stanek's Windows Server Inside Out last year, he's become the one author I turn to whenever I want to learn a new technology. His books are always concise and to the point, and I like that. When I was looking to study for my MCSE recently, I bought his book as soon as I saw it. It was no different for me with this book, I ordered it as soon as I saw it and I can't wait to read it cover to cover, dogear the pages, and highlight like crazy.