Training Books for UPGRADERS?

Can anyone recommend a good book(s) for someone (me) who is upgrading from
Windows XP Pro to Windows Vista Ultimate and Home Premium? I don't need to
re-learn how to use Windows, I'm just looking for a good, thorough overview
on what is DIFFERENT and what is NEW. I'm especially interested in FINDING
all of the familair elements (i.e. Add/Remove Programs) that have been MOVED
or RENAMED under Vista.

Any help would be appreciated. Thanks!

Domenick wrote:
> Can anyone recommend a good book(s) for someone (me) who is upgrading from
> Windows XP Pro to Windows Vista Ultimate and Home Premium? I don't need to
> re-learn how to use Windows, I'm just looking for a good, thorough overview
> on what is DIFFERENT and what is NEW. I'm especially interested in FINDING
> all of the familair elements (i.e. Add/Remove Programs) that have been MOVED
> or RENAMED under Vista.
>
> Any help would be appreciated. Thanks!

I like the "Missing Manual" by David Pogue (O'Reilly). It comes in two
flavors - the regular one and a shorter version called "For Starters". I
don't know if you'll find it too simplistic. A quick look at the book in
the bookstore will tell you.

A book aimed more at the intermediate crowd that I'm currently reading
for review is O'Reilly's "Windows Vista Annoyances".


Malke
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Windows Vista Inside Out - Ed Bott
http://www.amazon.com/Windows-Vista-.../dp/0735622701
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"Domenick" <> wrote in message
news:5545C304-FEBE-4313-927B-...
> Can anyone recommend a good book(s) for someone (me) who is upgrading from
> Windows XP Pro to Windows Vista Ultimate and Home Premium? I don't need to
> re-learn how to use Windows, I'm just looking for a good, thorough
> overview
> on what is DIFFERENT and what is NEW. I'm especially interested in FINDING
> all of the familair elements (i.e. Add/Remove Programs) that have been
> MOVED
> or RENAMED under Vista.
>
> Any help would be appreciated. Thanks!

Since you already have a working knowledge of Windows functionality try
"Windows Vista Secrets" - Livingston and Thurrott (reader level Intermediate
to Advanced). Amazon has a great deal where you can get this book and
"Windows Vista Inside Out" for $59.38 and free shipping!

http://www.amazon.com/Windows-Vista-.../dp/0764577042

--
Manuel Nonaca
MIS/M University of Phoenix Online
Clovis, CA (PST)

"Domenick" <> wrote in message
news:5545C304-FEBE-4313-927B-...
> Can anyone recommend a good book(s) for someone (me) who is upgrading from
> Windows XP Pro to Windows Vista Ultimate and Home Premium? I don't need to
> re-learn how to use Windows, I'm just looking for a good, thorough
> overview
> on what is DIFFERENT and what is NEW. I'm especially interested in FINDING
> all of the familair elements (i.e. Add/Remove Programs) that have been
> MOVED
> or RENAMED under Vista.
>
> Any help would be appreciated. Thanks!

"Domenick" <> wrote:

> Can anyone recommend a good book(s) for someone (me) who is upgrading from
> Windows XP Pro to Windows Vista Ultimate and Home Premium? I don't need to
> re-learn how to use Windows, I'm just looking for a good, thorough
> overview
> on what is DIFFERENT and what is NEW. I'm especially interested in FINDING
> all of the familair elements (i.e. Add/Remove Programs) that have been
> MOVED
> or RENAMED under Vista.

Preston Gralla: Windows Vista In A Nutshell (O'Reilly).

This book is a nice desktop reference, it covers both the basics and more
advanced features, such as networking, security and Vista's various CLI
tools.

Charlie42