Running Microsoft Outlook 98 (Running) (ISBN 1572318406) Book Reviews 1-6 Sorted By Most Recent, at VeryWellSaid.com

Need Outlook 98

If you're like me and can't use Outlook 97 anymore due to security changes made by your ISP then I suggest this book as the CD it contains has the hard to find upgrade to Outlook 98. However, as a reference text this book is only useful if you are a true beginner.

(Review Data Last Updated: 2006-07-04 16:40:43 EST)

12-02-99

8\8

Good for initial setup and configuration...but....

...if you're looking for something for the power-user, IMHO, it doesn't fit the bill. But, it is good for the one who has to install and configure OL98. Plus! It comes with a copy of Outlook 98 on the accompanying CD-ROM. That was my main reason for purchasing the book since MS pulled the OL98 download when Outlook 2000 became available.

(Review Data Last Updated: 2006-06-16 09:18:48 EST)

12-28-98

1\1

Good depth for a nob-nerd wanting to use a complex package

Outlook has lot of good features, but the interface is disorganized. This is a reasonably well-organized book with enough depth to satisfy a user who wants to get up to speed. It helps you get find your way through the maze Microsoft has used to group various options. It also offers some help with advanced features like writing Visual Basic routines, but it's real strength is that it's for non-nerds who want to get the most out of Outlook. (There's at least one major error - it described field mapping, which was apparently in the Outlook 98 beta but was omitted from the final version. There's now a badly implemented patch for field mapping available on the Microsoft web site.)

(Review Data Last Updated: 2006-06-16 09:18:48 EST)

11-16-98

(NA)

Good beginner's introduction, weak on advanced features

I needed a reference to help me set up Outlook '98 for about 100 uses. This isn't it. It is very weak on forms, and completely omits file structure and "under the hood" details of how Outlook works. If you are a beginner or just want the basics, it's probably okay. If you need technical details, information on customization, or coverage of advanced topics, this is not the book.

(Review Data Last Updated: 2006-06-16 09:18:48 EST)

07-03-98

1\1

Basic product functionality with little meat

Neibauer writes extremely well, and his book will show anyone unfamiliar with Outlook 98 the program's basic functionality and use. However, it has one major flaw: It inadequately covers the forms creation and use feature of Outlook 98 and how that feature could be implemented to make Outlook perform for you. This "Running..." title from Microsoft Press is inconsistent with other full-coverage content titles in the "Running" series for Office products. It is more a beginner's guide than a "user's" guide.

(Review Data Last Updated: 2006-06-16 09:18:48 EST)

06-30-98

(NA)

Another worthless restatement of the obvious