"Windows XP hacks".Windows XP The previous client version of Windows. XP was a major upgrade to the client version of Windows 2000 with numerous changes to the user interface. XP improved support for gaming, digital photography, instant messaging, wireless networking and sharing connections to the Internet. is the latest, most reliable, and best-looking version of the Windows operating system operating system (OS) Software that controls the operation of a computer, directs the input and output of data, keeps track of files, and controls the processing of computer programs. to emerge yet. As the result of the unification of Microsoft's corporate series (Windows NT and 2000) with the home series (Windows 95, 98, and Me), Windows XP offers much that is pleasing to its users: rock-solid stability and a fresh new look. But power users who want to take command of their operating systems will find the same old frustrations: it's never been easy to get under the hood under the hood - [hot-rodder talk] 1. The underlying implementation of a product (hardware, software, or idea). Implies that the implementation is not intuitively obvious from the appearance, but the speaker is about to enable the listener to grok it. of a Windows system and Windows XP is no exception. Now power users can rejoice. "Windows XP Hicks" by Preston Gralla offers tips, tools, and know-how to bend Windows XP to your will. The book delves into XP topics such as controlling the control panel, changing unchangeable un·change·a·ble adj. Not to be altered; immutable: the unchangeable seasons. un·change icons, removing uninstallable XP components, protecting yourself with firewalls and proxy servers, and more. Other topics covered in "Windows XP Hacks" include: --Surfing anonymously--Speeding up file downloads--Tweaking the Registry--Fixing network problems--Taking a bite out of spare, cookies, and pop-up Complete information about O'Reilly's new Hacks Series can be found at: http://hacks.oreilly.com/The article, "How to Become a Hacker," by Eric S. Raymond (person) Eric S. Raymond - One of the authors of the Hacker's Jargon File. Eric was involved in the JOLT project and GNU Emacs as well as maintaining several FAQ lists. He is a keen advocate of open source. http://ccil.org/~esr. E-mail: <esr@snark.thyrsus.com> may be read in full at: http://www.oreillynet.com/pub/a/oreilly/ hacks/news/0103_raymond.html |
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