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Summary: best macos x book
Review: This is the best book on macos x . I have bought a few and this one really helps to understand this great os.
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Summary: The Ultimate User Friendly Guide to OSX
Review: David Pogue has a rare ability to make a complex subject understandable. He did it with his 'Missing Manuals' Guides to System 9 and iMovies but had the good sense to wait until OS Version 10.1 before giving us the definitive step by step guide to the new system.The language is non technical but each aspect of the system is clearly explained and more important how each can be used. To this he has added valuable hints and tips and for the more technically curious some explanation of the underlying Unix System. This is a generously illustrated book which can sit by the computer as you follow the steps beginning with the new layout and going on to explain how to use every aspect of OSX. It is structured to lead both first timers and System 9 converts into the new OS with an opening chapter which takes the reader through the new way of dealing with windows, folders and desktop. This is complimented by an appendix which explains where familiar parts of the former system are now located. This leads to a chapter 'Organising your stuff' which demonstrates the day to day operating of the system before going on to examine the new Desktop, the Finder Toolbar and the content of the Applications and Documents folders. Each of the programmes provided is analysed and considerable space is devoted to iTunes, iMovie, iTools and Quicktime. The structure of the book provides a step by step journey through the use of OSX but also allows the impatient to dip in and find answers or check the Troubleshooting resource. From my experience of David Pogue's earlier books I awaited this one before jumping into the new system and I am very glad I did. Other books I looked at are much more superficial and the early ones are now out of date. There are two other reasons for buying this as the only OSX book you will need. Go to the publisher's site and you can read a sample chapter and decide before you place an order ... On the site you will also be able to download all of the shareware programmes mentioned in the book and save the cost of an added CD.
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Summary: Just a fabulous book
Review: I thought the book was fabulous. I read it cover to cover and learned at least fifty things I didnt know before and I was an early osx adopter. I highly recommend the book.
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Summary: Best map to a great computing experience
Review: I second Ronster42's assessment for the most part. I too remember the thrill of first encountering the Mac in 1984 - and my reaction on seeing 10.1 in 2001 comes pretty close. David Pogue's book is an excellent companion - in my opinion, it's a good thing that Apple doesn't ship a manual - nothing they could write would come close to this. What I like best about it is that it combines readability with heft. I usually hate to read manuals, but with this book I'm tempted to read it cover to cover both because it's easy to do and provides valuable information in each sentence. You've got to love a book that tells you everything from how to play chess with your computer by speaking to it to the key Unix commands you need to know to look like a power user of the Terminal window.
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Summary: Best yet for OS X
Review: This is a worthwhile purchase, even for a person that may consider themselves a "power user." I do agree, however, with a previous reviewer on the comments concerning the intended audience - the author can't quite decide if it's for OS 9 ingrained, long-time MAC OS users, or those new to computers entirely. That doesn't seem to jive with my previous statement concerning "power users," but I stand by that statement, so as you get over the annoyance of everything being explain by "icons," you will learn quite a bit from this book - I certainly have, and I'm a UNIX vet, but not a MAC OS vet. Some of the other titles out there for OS X now are very dated, based on 10.0, or worse, the public beta. Additionally, I've perused some that are utterly useless, and could've been labeled "for dummies."
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Summary: I'm Glad I Waited for "The Missing Manual"
Review: I saw other books out when OS X was released but something about this OS told me that I needed a book from David Pogue to sort it out. Just the introduction resolved a lot of frustration I had been having with OS X (and 9) on my iBook. The book is very thorough yet easy to read. David's writing style is parallel with the "user friendliness" of the Macintosh and he brings a joy to the learning of technical subjects.
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Summary: Superb book
Review: This is certainly the most useful Mac-related book I have ever purchased and I've been using Apple computers since 1984. Normally I would expect to use such a book as a reference but I have found that I have read large portions of it already and may well read the whole thing from cover to cover. Mac OS X as released is woefully underdocumented. Pogue's excellent book is what is needed to remedy Apple's unfortunate omission. I've learned a whole heap about this OS from this book. I highly recommend it.
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Summary: Thank you David Pogue
Review: I adopted OS X early, and the only thing I've looked forward to more than the .1 update is The Missing Manual. In my initial skim of the book I learned several new tips. Pogue is the most accessible tech writer out there, and his team helps him to get the details that make using software (in this case an OS) enjoyable. Thanks David!
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Summary: Best OS X manual I've found.
Review: I bought 2 others while waiting for this one to ship -- should have just waited. Good organization, great tips. I'm migrating from OS 8 so I'm having to get up to speed on both X & 9. This book really addresses living in both worlds.
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Summary: A Must Have Manual
Review: I started reading this book and was immediately put at ease with OSX. Up until this book, I was afraid of OSX. Now, watch out OSx, I got you handled!!!! His writing style is so relaxing and he puts you right at ease. If you want to get comfortable with OSX.......this definately is the book for you. I have I have 2 other OSX books and this one is by far the most friendly. Now if he would only write a manual for all the programs I would be in heaven..
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