Mac OS X Tiger: Missing Manual
by David Pogue
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Book Reviews of Mac OS X Tiger: Missing Manual
Book Review: Mac OS X Tiger Edition THE MISSING MANUAL
Summary: 5 Stars
O'Reilly's OS X The Missing Manual scores again.
Like prior variations, Tiger Edition of Mac OS X: The Missing Manual is a must have for those new to OS X. Distinct features of this Operating System are explained. Author David Pogue not only introduces readers to Spotlight, Dashboards, & Automator, but he also prepares us for hands-on learning of these, and more new Tiger Edition features.
For experienced OS X users, in-depth specifics are available in other Missing Manual titles such as AppleScript, iPhoto 5, etc. Meanwhile, for the majority of Macintosh users, this Tiger Edition title provides both a descriptive explanation and `how to' guidance for letting the Macintosh computer work for you. Many aspects of networking are explained as is basic UNIX as it applies to Terminal. This book provides all you need from start up to shutting down.
Sidebar information is provided for true geeks wanting to expand and explore new horizons. Information about why Apple in migrating to the Intel processor explains benefits and why most existing software will seamlessly work on Apple's Intel machines of the future.
This edition is a four for geeks and a FIVE for Novice through Intermediate users. Whether a current Macintosh user or making a first computer purchase, this publication is a "Must Have".
Book Review: OS X Missing Manual
Summary: 3 Stars
Excellent for someone new to 10.4 or new to the Apple OS X system and 10.2 and lower. David is a well respected writer and does not disappoint. For those needing to have a more through understanding of OS X Tiger, you may need to wait for the second addition. I rate it a 3 because it does not go deep enough for the user already familiar with OS X. People already using X from 10.3
up should have little problems with Tiger.
For those new to OS X I give it a 5. A must have.
If your new to the Mac, this book is for you, if your new to X, this is the book for you. If your only going to have one book for X. This is it.
It will carry you from the start to finish for just about every function of Tiger.
With no re pre-release of X 10.4 Tiger the the authors of books were at a disadvantage. OS 10.4 Tiger authors had to hustle to get the books out. I bought a copy, as sometimes I can find a obscure fix or idea to a problem that could have taken a lot longer searching the web. If your an experienced user, you may want to wait for the second addition.
I give it 3 stars relating the usefulness for a user based on 1 to 5 for the skill level of the user. Easy to read, to the point, It is 1 of 2 must have Mac books the other being The Mac Bible Tiger edition.
Enjoy
Geoff
Book Review: Best reference manual for OS X
Summary: 5 Stars
Although I started reading this book online through my Safari Bookstore subscription I had to purchase it because it was a keeper. This is the easiest and most comprehensive source of information about OS X I've across in my 6 months as a recent switcher from Windows/Linux. I read a lot of Mac blogs and listen to Mac related podcasts, and a lot of the tips and tricks presented there as something new, I've already read in this book.
The language is very easy to read, it's even entertaining at times unlike the monotonous tones of most computer books. It's laid out very well, and information is easy to find using the TOC or the Index. I read about the first half of it straight through, and the rest I read on an as needed basis. Please note though that this book is quite big and detailed. It's geared more towards power users and admins. If you just need something to bring you up to speed on using your new Mac, I'd recommend Switching to the Mac: The Missing Manual, Tiger Edition by the same author. I got this for my brother, and recommended it to a friend, and they both loved it.
The whole series is great actually. I also purchased the iPhoto and iMovie HD Missing Manuals.
Book Review: Saved my life at 3 a.m.
Summary: 5 Stars
I thought I would go out of my mind. The display of my PowerBook G4 went completely haywire. It was rolling around in an absolutely crazy way, as was the additional Samsung display that I always keep hooked up. I tried everything I could think of. I shut the thing down several times and rebooted. I looked at every single item in System Preferences, tinkering here and fooling with things there. Then I took fifteen minutes off to think things over. Then it occurred to me: the last time something weird happened, David Pogue's book got me out of trouble. So off the bookshelf it came, this lifesaver of a book. I spent five minutes in the index (an excellent index in this book -- a great help), and another five minutes in two different parts of the book. Then the answer sprang out at me on page 302: just press option-command-minus sign ! (I had fooled with this an hour ago, not realizing what I was doing.) I did what David P. told me to do, and, I'm telling you, both my PowerBook and my peace of mind returned instantly as if by magic. And, as I said, this is not the first time that Dave has pulled me out of a pickle. Great work, Dave !Book Review: I wish it was on CD or DVD
Summary: 4 Stars
I am a disabled person in many ways. I have cerebral problems that leave me with a very short attention span, and short term memory loss. I had a hard time getting started with the manual. Even when using a book mark, I would forget what I read up until I marked my place. If the manual was on CD or DVD, I could browse through it more easily. My biggest problem is that after years of using machines with Microsoft OS, I bought an iMac G4\G3 Desktop (the one with the half melon shaped base and the wide flat screen on a stalk) and I can't figure out how to do anything except turn it on and off, and navigate slightly. The manual shows nor tells no way to open the CD tray. I tried to use the added Air Port Extreme wireless device to connect to my existing wireless enabled router. I know I entered the proper settings, but it would not connect. The manual covers that but not so far as to tell you what to do if you can't make a connection. I can't even find instructions on how to check what hardware is present. Like Windows Hardware Devices.