Book I
Starting Windows 8
Contents at a Glance
Chapter 1: Windows 8 4 N00bs
Hardware and Software
Why Do PCs Have to Run Windows?
A Terminology Survival Kit
What, Exactly, Is the Web?
Buying a Windows 8 Computer
Chapter 2: Windows 8 for the Experienced
What’s New for the XP Crowd
What’s New for Windows 7 and Vista Victims
What’s New for All of Windows
Do You Need Windows 8?
Chapter 3: Which Version?
Roll an 8 — Any 8
Choosing 32-Bit versus 64-Bit
Chapter 4: Upgrades and Clean Installs
Deciding Whether to Upgrade Your Old PC
Choosing Your Upgrade Path
Cleaning the Gunk Off New PCs
What If the Wheels Fall Off?
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