"Windows XP hacks".

Windows XP is the latest, most reliable, and best-looking version of the Windows operating system 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 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 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 may be read in full at: http://www.oreillynet.com/pub/a/oreilly/ hacks/news/0103_raymond.html