Robert Lauriston's Web site

Links for The PC Bible, 3rd Edition

Peachpit's companion site (www.thepcbible.com): includes updates; table of contents; "Monitor Size" from Chapter 5: Monitors Etc.; "The Relational Database Debate," from Chapter 16: Databases; and instructions on installing a small network (prefaced by definitions of basic network terms) from Chapter 25: Networks.
A cover story from Computer Currents, "The PC Bible," consisting of excerpts (some more or less revised by editor Robert Luhn) from about half the chapters in the book.
computerliteracy.com's catalog entry includes two excerpts from from Chapter 2: How To Buy a PC: "Possibly Worthless Stuff You Might Get with a New PC" and "What Brand To Buy."
Amazon.com's catalog entry includes a review ("Novices and semi-experienced computer users will find The PC Bible to be a good starting point for understanding the latest hardware and software. ... However, any user will find the material in the e-mail and Internet sections extremely valuable.")
PhotoSource International, a photo industry trade publication, reviewed the book in its March 1999 "Good Stuff" column ("... the only book that offers everything you need to know about your computer, whether it's for business, education, hobbies, or keeping in touch with friends and relatives.")
A RealAudio recording of my 2/20/99 appearance on KPFK's Digital Village talk show. Fast-forward to 3:00 to hear my segment.
A RealAudio recording of my 4/13/99 appearance (with fellow Peachpit author Larry Magid) on WAMU's Public Interest talk show.