Peter Norton's New Inside the PC
Norton's covers a lot of ground in very small print, intending to reach novice through advanced users. Beginners would be better served, however, by additional images or by a simpler title such as Larry Magid's The Little PC Book (Computer Media, LJ 4/1/02). On the other hand, intermediate users may appreciate the extensive glossary and classic "Peter's Principles," notes, and tips scattered throughout, as well as the convenience of having topics from networking to motherboards to data storage explained in one place. PC hardware titles become dated quickly; purchase to replace older editions.Copyright 2002 Reed Business Information, Inc.