The authors provide information on the new features of Windows 98, including the Active Desktop, broadcast connectivity and critical application launching. The book also offers broad-based coverage of ongoing Windows issues, such as hardware and network configuration, file management and multimedia. Special elements call attention to advice on features and techniques for productivity and step-by-step procedures are also laid out for the reader. An accompanying CD provides hundreds of freeway and shrewder applications, utilities and games for the Windows 98 user.