Press Release
September 11, 2003
"Windows XP Unwired" Sets Windows Users Free
Sebastopol, CA--From the growing number of Wi-Fi hotspots to the
escalating sales of laptops and other portable wireless-enabled
devices, it's clear that wireless technology is here and poised to play
an increasingly important role in all our lives. Going wireless is a
little like taking the training wheels off your first bike--once you
taste the freedom, you don't want to go back to what you had before.
Moreover, dramatic improvements in wireless technology in the last few
years coupled with the growing affordability of wireless equipment make
going wireless all the more attractive. And if you're a Windows XP
user, it's even better. Windows XP contains many built-in supports for
wireless computing, making it an ideal platform for going mobile.
In Windows XP Unwired (O'Reilly, US $24.95) by Wei-Meng Lee, readers
learn the basics of wireless computing, from the reasons why they'd
want to go wireless in the first place, to setting up their own
wireless networks or accessing wireless services on the road.
"Wireless technology is one of the hottest technologies available
today," says Lee. "It was exciting to write a book that covers all the
different uses of wireless technologies in Windows XP. I've included
background information on each wireless technology, followed by
practical advice and tips on how to get them working in Windows XP."
The book provides a complete introduction to all the wireless
technologies supported by Windows XP, including Wi-Fi (802.11b, a,
and g), infrared, Bluetooth, CDMA2000, and GPRS. Windows XP users will
learn how to set up their first wireless network using popular products
from Linksys and D-Link and along the way, they'll also get a good
understanding of the limitations and liabilities of each wireless
technology.
Other topics covered in "Windows XP Unwired" include:
Connecting to wireless hotspots Using Microsoft's Smart Display to go wireless without a laptop Putting GPS technology to use Wireless security Selecting the right cellular data plan Mapping Wi-Fi hotspots with NetStumbler and a GPS Wirelessly synchronizing with your Palm or Pocket PC
"Windows XP Unwired" is a one-stop wireless information source for
technically savvy Windows XP users. Whether you're considering wireless
as a supplement or alternative to cable and DSL, or using wireless to
network computers in your home or office, this book will show you the
full-spectrum view of wireless capabilities of Windows XP, and how to
take advantage of them.
Additional Resources:
Windows XP Unwired
Wei-Meng Lee
ISBN 0-596-00536-9, 267, $24.95 US, $38.95 CA
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1-800-998-9938; 1-707-827-7000
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