Mac OS X Leopard: The Missing Manual
by David Pogue
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Book Reviews of Mac OS X Leopard: The Missing Manual
Book Review: Pogue is a great explainer
Summary: 5 Stars
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.
Book Review: My iMac should have come with this manual
Summary: 5 Stars
As a new iMac owner and a refugee from the Windows world, I've found this book to be invaluable for figuring out the inner workings of my new machine. I originally thought that I wouldn't need a book, that everything would be intuitive and easy to understand. But there are some things that you just need a book for, learning the keyboard shortcuts, what each application does, what the file structure looks like, etc.
This book is very entertaining and fun to read. Pogue has a good sense of humor and does a great job pointing out the features of this OS. I've found countless "Oh, that's how you do it!" tips so far, from the mundane "How do you right-click?" to the expert "How do I share the network with my Windows XP, Vista, and various Linux machines?" He covers it all--and I mean ALL.
I can't recommend this book highly enough, especially for new computer users and those of us switching from Windows machines. I'm Windows, Unix, and Linux certified up the wazoo, and even I needed this book to get me going. There are so very many tips and tricks that you will learn--things that make sense and which enhance your experience with this well-crafted OS. Every penny spent on this book will have been well worth it.
Book Review: iLuv this Mac OS X Leopard Manual
Summary: 5 Stars
I have owned a Macbook since July 07, and I loved it. It was pre-installed with Tiger and to be honest I didn't know any of the features of that operating system. I just needed it to be functional for work.
Well, for Christmas I got Mac OS X Leopard, and I knew that I needed to learn the features, so I got this book!
OMG, this is the best manual ever! David Pogue writes in such an easy manner, that it is almost like a bedtime story reading every new feature.
I do recommend sitting at your computer while you read it, because every new trick you learn, you will want to immediately test it on your Mac. I found myself walking back and forth from my bedroom to my office wanting to test every new feature.
The simple investment of $21 is super! I have already learned so much from this manual.
Oh, one more tip for you: Buy those little sticky arrows to bookmark pages when you are NOT near your computer. With a book almost 900 pages, and the constant flipping from section to section, you will certainly forget where a great tip was!! The sticky arrows will save you the headache of trying to remember where you read a certain tip!!
That's my fun tip for you all...
Book Review: Mac OS X Leopard: The Missing Manual
Summary: 5 Stars
As a newbie to Mac OS, I needed help quickly and found that the Mac help screens, while useful, were just not getting me up to speed. I guess I'm a "book" guy and missed having a printed manual. I have several "Missing Manual" books in my library, so I didn't hesitate to pick this one up.
At almost 900 pages, prepare to be overwhelmed at first, but the chapters are lain out in functional blocks that helped me get started in a logical fashion. The book is well illustrated and the index seems comprehensive. As is the trademark of the "Missing Manual" books, the writing is excellent, occasionally a bit irreverent and light hearted, but always focused on the topic. The book is filled with lots of "newbie" tricks and shortcuts, as well as enough information to serve as a reference manual for standard Mac software included in OS X.
There is no accompanying CD, but all practice file material, listed Web Addresses, and downloadable software are available for download at www.missingmanuals.com.
I recommend Mac OS Leopard: The Missing Manual, for all users new to OS X and those that just want a desk side reference guide to OS X Leopard.
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Book Review: A+ job by Pogue. Highly recommended.
Summary: 5 Stars
I won't go into too many details, except to say I've read nearly the entire book, except for a few sections on apps and the Automator, which I will get to eventually. His book is packed with little gems. I only wish my mind could hold them all. I know I've forgotten a few such as how to set the delay on opening subfolders.
OS X is a fabulous operating system. You owe it to yourself to master it. Things like the automator, and scripting (and the UNIX kernel) are what brought me to this OS. I was not disappointed. As a long time Solaris user, I find I love the GUI and the kernel is stout. The only thing I don't like are things like trying to delete locked files--what a PITA. Fortunately, others of the faithful, have created solutions to all the OS X weaknesses. I found an application to unlock entire folders---or lock them.
This is the only book you will need on OS X. No need to look for tips and tricks elsewhere--it is all in here. Keep a pile of sticky tabs to mark all the cool stuff, and wade in. If you spend a chapter a night for a few weeks, and try out what you've read the next day, you will remember most of it.
Enjoy!