Book details of 'Multimedia & Cd-Roms for Dummies'

Title	Multimedia & Cd-Roms for Dummies
Author(s)	Andy Rathbone
ISBN	1568840896
Language	English
Published	June 1994
Publisher	Hungry Minds, Inc

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Reviewer Rob Slade wrote:
Multimedia on computers is a complex and, to most people, very new undertaking. This book ambitiously tries to cover everything, from choosing equipment to installing and configuring systems to advanced applications. It is, therefore, hard to criticize the work because the coverage in some areas is weak. Part one looks at equipment purchases. Chapters deal with the base computer, sound cards, video cards, CD-ROM readers, bundles, and other aspects. Rathbone gives the reader the basics and ensures familiarity with the jargon, and even technical specifications, but sometimes analysis is missing in terms of buying decisions. There is also an assumption that everyone will be using the same types of applications. Part two covers installation of equipment. While the instructions are not overly detailed (they can't be, because of variations in equipment), there are some very helpful features such as diagrams of different bus card types. (Some photographs would have been even more helpful.) Part three introduces basic media applications and functions. More advanced topics in MIDI games and presentations come in part four. The final section contains miscellaneous information on CD-ROM titles, file formats, common problems and legal tips. Be wary: multimedia involves new hardware, software and functions that you may not have any experience with at all. You can spend a lot of money and still come away disappointed. Rathbone does *not* have all the answers--at least not in this book. You will, however, find this a good introduction to the topic for your further investigation. copyright Robert M. Slade, 1994
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