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Firefox and Thunderbird Garage Review by David G. Newman
Excellent source for those that are looking for a beginners
There are many good things about the book and it is an excellent source for those that are looking for a beginners guide for FireFox and Thunderbird. The book most definitely covers the basics of the applications and does so in a way that is very easy for an inexperienced web surfer / reader to understand and follow. The regular text is very well illustrated and the useful sidebars, Tool Kits and Fridges are extremely helpful providing just the right amount of information. The material is extremely practical without getting the reader bogged down in geeky details that are of little or no use to the normal every day user. The majority of the information presented in the book can also be found in the on-line help included with both applications, but readers will find value in the extra programs and links presented throughout the chapters.
I personally liked the sections on themes and extensions and the extension concept is one of the most powerful features of FireFox. Once the reader learns that they can add functionality to their browser with a simple download will change the way they surf the web. The authors cover a wide range of extensions, so you should find at least one or two immediate "must have" additions that you'll want to investigate just in the first few chapters of the book. Granted, the world of extensions and add-on software is constantly changing and what you see in the book may actually be superseded by something even better by the time you go on the web. But, the book will still give you an impression of what's available out there.
No matter which operating system your computer system runs under this book is for you. It gives the individual access to another on-line environment free of the problems troubling Internet Explorer. It is a great book and I would recommend it to anyone ready to surf the Internet.
David G. Newman, Tucson Computer Society