This is the Windows XP entry in the new Spring Into series. It is written in the

unique, structured style of the Spring Into books. Each chapter begins with

introductory text, followed by single-page or facing-page tutorials. Every

tutorial is semi-autonomous, and focuses on an example or set of examples.

The discussions are to the point and emphasize results without extraneous

information. It is fully up to date, written on the final release of Windows XP

Service Pack 2 (SP2.) The main features of SP2 deal with networking, and the

book's coverage reflects that, thoroughly explaining key topics including how

to create a wireless Windows XP network, how to secure the wireless network

from intruders and freeloaders, how to integrate a Mac into a Windows

network, and how to secure a home network from worms and viruses using

Windows Internet Connection Firewall. While SP2 has many advanced security

features, it has proven to be problematic to install and run. This gives us an

audience of millions of Windows XP users who need expert advice on how to

safely upgrade and use Windows XP SP2. Windows XP is one of the largest

computer book markets. Yet until now computer professionals and power

users who have wanted to learn about Windows XP have had to make do with

books designed for less technically savvy people. In 350 pages, Spring Into

Windows XP is designed to give busy professionals and power users the skills

they need to be productive in Windows