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: Liferaft
Summary: 5 Stars
This book is liferaft for me. Even seven months into using Mac OS X Leopard, after all those years in the Classic Mac environment, I still frequently find myself all at sea. It doesn't help that in my mid-seventies my memory is unreliable, but the Missing Manual is right there, well-indexed to enable me to find the topic I need and unfailingly helpful, not only answering my questions, but offering information I wouldn't have thought to ask for. Without it, I would be driving my children crazy with questions like: "Why did it return my email when I tried to attach a photograph?" and "Why can't my friend open the photos that did get through on her PC--they're all JPEGs?" See The Missing Manual, Page 708.Book Review: Excellent introduction
Summary: 4 Stars
This book describes all the details of Max OS X Leopard edition.
Having a lot of experience with computers but none with Mac I found this book excellent to get me started.
This book is very complete and cover most subjects that a Mac user will be facing sooner or later from basic tasks such as using the mouse to more advance administrative tasks. This book also doesn't make the mistake of getting too deep in some more advance subject and is overall well balanced.
If I have one complaint about this book is that there is in my opinion way too much emphasis on keyboard shortcuts which sometimes get in the way of the topics.
Book Review: Strikes a good balance
Summary: 4 Stars
...between depth and breadth. I'm new to Macs but experienced with computers in general, so I wanted structured learning material to get the most of my new iMac. This book covers the basics but has enough detail to satisfy intermediate users. It's heavy on keyboard shortcuts, which I appreciate. I'm also glad it doesn't include a CD-ROM (supplemental material is available on the web though) as they're seldom used and quickly dated. As with all technical books, I really wish it had lay-flat binding so I could read it at the computer (sigh). My dream is that publishers will run with this concept someday and never look back. One can hope anyway.Book Review: The only book you need for this subject
Summary: 5 Stars
I'm a recent Windows refugee and bought my first Mac computer -- the Intel Imac, last Christmas. I looked at a number of books available to guide me through the OS and this so far has been the best. Just a bit of writer's sarcasm once in a while but you will never get bored. You will get the step by step instructions and time saving tips & tricks so you don't have to spend hours on Google searching for answers. The book is loaded with info and you don't have to be a geek to understand them -- just keep a notebook on the side -- it's very handy if you need to go back on certain topics..... nuff said.
Cheers!
Book Review: Great book, great buy
Summary: 5 Stars
I'm a geek with a long work history in IT, but I never had a Mac or worked on a Mac until this year. I needed a guide to light my way, and the Missing Manual has been perfect. It's been just the right blend of "newbie" information and hard-core tech that fills in the details. I've learned a lot about my new Mac thanks to this book. Highly recommended for new Mac users with a good tech background or new users with no tech background. Either way, you will learn what you need to know. The writing style is enjoyable and won't put you to sleep (like many other manuals I've read). Overall this was a great way to start my Mac education.