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High Quality Content by WIKIPEDIA articles! Wabi was a commercial product from Sun Microsystems that implemented the Microsoft Windows Win16 API specification on Solaris; a version for Linux was also released by Caldera Systems. Wabi supported running applications developed for Windows 3.1, Windows 3.11, and Windows for Workgroups.The technology was originally developed by Praxsys Technologies as the result of discussions in 1990 with INTERACTIVE Systems Corporation. The assets of Praxsys were acquired by Sun in the fall of 1992. The name "Wabi" was chosen for two reasons: its meaning in Japanese of balance or harmony, which conjured the notion of a more peaceful coexistence between Windows and Unix software; and, the more obvious implication of it standing for "Windows Application Binary Interface", although before its release Sun declared that the name was not an acronym. ... Read more

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This digital document is an article from Software Industry Report, published by Millin Publishing, Inc. on January 9, 1995. The length of the article is 485 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: 'Windows95' debut delayed, again, but Microsoft intros 'Bob' in the meantime. (Microsoft Corp.'s Windows95 operating system, Bob software package)
Publication: Software Industry Report (Newsletter)
Date: January 9, 1995
Publisher: Millin Publishing, Inc.
Volume: v27Issue: n1Page: p2(1)

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This digital document is an article from Software Industry Report, published by Millin Publishing, Inc. on July 24, 1995. The length of the article is 589 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Does Win95 really offer users improvements in usability and productivity? (Microsoft Windows 95 operating system)
Publication: Software Industry Report (Newsletter)
Date: July 24, 1995
Publisher: Millin Publishing, Inc.
Volume: v27Issue: n14Page: p2(2)

Article Type: Product/Service Evaluation

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MICTOSOFT OFFICIAL COURSE 226B ... Read more

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This digital document is an article from The Tax Adviser, published by American Institute of CPA's on October 1, 1995. The length of the article is 3605 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

From the supplier: Microsoft Corp.'s Windows operating systems dominate the PC-based computer market, and accountants and other tax practitioners considering converting from a DOS-based environment really should consider Microsoft products ahead of other graphical-user interface systems. The current programs are Windows 95, Windows NT 3.51 for workstations and for servers, Windows 3.11 and Windows for workgroups 3.11. The market dominant position of Windows means that more accounting programs and other specialized software are made to run on this platform.

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Title: Windows. (use of the operating system in tax practices)
Author: C. Eugene Prescott
Publication: The Tax Adviser (Magazine/Journal)
Date: October 1, 1995
Publisher: American Institute of CPA's
Volume: 26Issue: n10Page: 632(5)

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Students will master the objectives for the new Microsoft Desktop Support Technician exam # 70-271 using a hands-on approach created specifically for them. ... Read more

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A complete program of textbook, lab manual, and software, this Microsoft Official Academic Course provides everything students need to build the knowledge and skills necessary to support end users and computers running the Microsoft suite of productivity applications. In addition, this textbook will help students to prepare for the Microsoft Certified Desktop Support Technician examination 70-272: Supporting Users and Troubleshooting Desktop Applications on a Microsoft Windows XP Operating System. The Microsoft Certified Desktop Support Technician is a new two-exam credential available from Microsoft Learning. The certification is directed at the skills needed for working in a variety of environments, including corporate environments as well as support for home users via phone support, remote support, and retail counter support. A complete set of instructor resources supports the book. ... Read more

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The new Microsoft Certified Desktop Support Technician (MCDST) credential proves that you have the skills to successfully support end users and successfully troubleshoot desktop environments running on Windows XP. MCDST candidates must pass two core exams (70-271 and 70-272). The 70-272 exam, when combined with the 70-271 (the operating system exam for desktop support technicians), validates that a candidate can successfully answer (or escalate) all calls from end users. The MCDST 70-272 Exam Cram 2 gives readers the essential information they need to know to pass the 70-272 exam, which includes configuring and troubleshooting applications (Internet Exporer, Outlook Express), resolving issues related to usability, resolving issues related to application customization, configuring and troubleshooting connectivity for applications, and configuring application security. This book can be used as a sole study guide for those experienced with Windows XP or it is the perfect supplement guide for more comprehensive training materials, instructor-led classes, and/or computer-based training. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (7)

I never received this item!
I am throughly disappointed!I have never received this item.I paid for the entire order and I have yet to hear from or receive any correspondence from this seller.I made an attemp to reach out to the seller via email with no reply. I will never use Amazon again!

Sherry Battle

Deeply insufficient
My IT background: ten years as a Unix admin, pursuing a Master's degree in Telecom. Extensive familiarity with desktop OS's and apps both as a user and LAN admin.

Newcomers to IT hoping to use this book as a primary study source will be disappointed.

I scored a 754 on 70-272 (700 is passing). The Exam Cram helped a bit in focusing which aspects of the Office, Outlook, and IE GUIs with which to become familiar. However, entire topics on the exam were completely unaddressed by this book ("Security Center", GPOs). Moreover, The book was apparently written before XP SP2 was released; the test requires knowledge of SP2 features.

Use As Back Up to Your Other Study Guide "ONLY"
I will say that I am a fan of ExamCram2 Series of Study Guides, and that is what they are: "Study Guides". I was disappointed about the lack of material in this guide, do not rely on this book to pass the 70-272 Exam. If you pass the test just by reading this book you may have all ready had enough knowledge to pass. This book does not cover all the material in the exam by any means. The MeasureUp testing software is nice to get you use to the way some of the exam questions are. I would use this book to just go over questions and answers before you do a final write. I highly suggest to get Microsoft 70-272 Training Kit if you are new to alot of the material covered by this exam.

Needs a little more meat.
I recently became involved in a project to setup a course for the 2 new MCDST exam, 70-271 and 70-272. These new exams appear to give you an entry in the Microsoft arena with out requiring a full blown MCSE track. The book takes the finer points of the objectives and breaks it down in to 9 chapters.

The 70-272 exam is focused on the application side of XP and with that this book shows you a lot of customizing, optimizing, configuration and troubleshooting. You'll cover XP, email, Office and the internet and the book includes 2 complete practice exams.

The book has a cd rom with the Measure UP testing engine, but there should be more questions included. Overall this should be on the list of material to use in the study process.

Not enough depth
This book provides a good high level overview of the material. The main shortcoming is that it makes statements like "make sure you know this or that" but doesn't explain or provide examples. I took the test and passed, but don't think this book contributed a lot to my success. This book is worth a read, but don't rely on it. ... Read more

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A complete program of textbook, lab manual, and software, this Microsoft Official Academic Course provides everything students need to build the knowledge and skills necessary to support end users and computers running the Windows XP operating system. In addition, this textbook will help students to prepare for the Microsoft Certified Desktop Support Technician examination 70-271: Supporting Users and Troubleshooting a Microsoft Windows XP Operating System. The Microsoft Certified Desktop Support Technician is a new two exam credential available from Microsoft Learning. The certification is directed at the skills needed for working in a variety of environments, including corporate environments as well as support for home users via phone support, remote support, and retail counter support. A complete set of instructor resources supports the book. ... Read more