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Mac OS X Leopard: The Missing Manual
written by David Pogue
Studio : Pogue Press
by Pogue Press
Release Date : 2007-12-15
Publisher : Pogue Press
Released : 2007-12-15
Availability : Usually ships in 1-2 business days
Number of Items : 1
EAN : 9780596529529
Avg. Customer Rating: (based on 92 reviews)
List Price : $34.99
Our Price : $20.75
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With Leopard, Apple has unleashed the greatest version of Mac OS X yet, and David Pogue is back with another meticulous Missing Manual to cover the operating system with a wealth of detail. The new Mac OS X 10.5, better known as Leopard, is faster than its predecessors, but nothing's too fast for Pogue and this Missing Manual. It's just one of reasons this is the most popular computer book of all time. Mac OS X: The Missing Manual, Leopard Edition is the authoritative book for Mac users of all technical levels and experience. If you're new to the Mac, this book gives you a crystal-clear, jargon-free introduction to the Dock, the Mac OS X folder structure, and the Mail application. There are also mini-manuals on iLife applications such as iMovie, iDVD, and iPhoto, and a tutorial for Safari, Mac's web browser. This Missing Manual book is amusing and fun to read, but Pogue doesn't take his subject lightly. Which new Leopard features work well and which do not? What should you look for? What should you avoid? Mac OS X: The Missing Manual, Leopard Edition offers an objective and straightforward instruction for using: Leopard's totally revamped Finder Spaces to group your windows and organize your Mac tasks Quick Look to view files before you open them The Time Machine, Leopard's new backup feature Spotlight to search for and find anything in your Mac Front Row, a new way to enjoy music, photos, and videos Enhanced Parental Controls that come with Leopard Quick tips for setting up and configuring your Mac to make it your own There's something new on practically every page of this new edition, and David Pogue brings his celebrated wit and expertise to every one of them. Mac's brought a new catto town and Mac OS X: The Missing Manual, Leopard Edition is a great new way to tame it. |
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Mac OS X Leopard |
I found this book extremely helpful. Although Mac is the easiest computer to operate, I still had a million questions and nary a booklet. They do have classes but in a city far, far away. I will be honest, I have scanned this book. I have not memorized it nor do I claim to be an expert; however, this is what I do with all "how to" books. For me this works in that it gives me an idea of all the functions and from there when I need to know a specific thing, I just refer back to the manual and find my answer.
They were correct, Mac OS X Leopard is the book that should have been in the box. |
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Must Buy |
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Better than the reviews give it credit. You have the Mac, you'll find The Missing Manual fun and easy to use. Your best accessory. |
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Reviewing The Missing Manuel |
The manuel is massive, weighs more than the computer, and covers many subjects. I did however fail to solve my problem from the book. What I needed was instructions for connecting my lap top to the printer in a wireless mode. Found that the printer I have is not capable of this.
I'm surprised that the computer manufacturer doesn't provide adequate info. |
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Pogue is a great explainer |
This is the fourth OS X Missing Manual that I've read and like OS X itself they seem to get better with each version. David Pogue is one of the top explainers of technical subjects around and he doesn't disappoint with this book. In a past version I complained that the Missing Manual rambled a bit. I'm glad to say that the subject progression seems tighter. It's as good a one volume reference as I've seen on any complex subject, offering a pretty complete foundation, written in an easy to understand style.
As the president of a Mac User Group (MUG) I am often called upon to answer Mac questions. If I don't know the answer off the top of my head I turn first to my copy of the Missing Manual. It covers a wide range of basics from upgrading from earlier systems to moving to Macs from Windows as well as offering a logical progression of OS X instructions.
And it goes beyond the basics to cover, keyboard shortcuts, little known and somewhat hidden features as well as a bit of Unix command line and using Leopard's greatly improved Automator. Obviously, no one book can cover every aspect of something as complex as an operating system and the Apple installed programs, but Mac OS X Leopard: The Missing Manual is a great place to start. |
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Great Book |
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Not a book you curl up with by the fire. This one you keep next to your keyboard and when you wonder, "Can I do this? How do I do this?" You grab it and within seconds (sometimes minutes) you're doing it! I'm pretty comfortable with my Mac but like any other platform there is so much it can do that is not readily apparent. This book covers it. If you're new or if you've got years of experience this book is a must have. The guy is pretty entertaining in the way he writes as well. No need to be so serious about capturing a screen shot for pete's sake. Buy the book you won't be sorry. |
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