Mac OS X All in One Desk Reference for Dummies

by Erick Tejkowski, Michael Williams, Mark L. Chambers

Book Overview

* The perfect companion to help cut through the clutter and get started with Apple's powerful new operating system, Mac OS X * Helps users quickly get up to speed with Mac OS X and the many powerful software applications included with the operating system * Covers key features such as using classic mode, personalizing the desktop, getting on the * Internet, using Apple Mail, and going digital with iTunes, iPhoto, iMovie, iDVD, and Apple DVD * Combines...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0764517961
• ISBN13: 9780764517969
• Release Date: January 2003
• Publisher: For Dummies
• Length: 714 Pages
• Weight: 2.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.5" x 7.4" x 9.4"

Customer Reviews

Mac OS X for Dummies ...Another Hit !!

Once again, The Dummies series is right on the mark. This All-In-One Guide to Mac OS X has everything you need to start, progress and excel while using the Mac. Whether you're a novice Mac user, or a longtime afficiando, this book has something for you.

Gotta have this one

This book is perfect for every Mac owner who wants guidance with the Mac's Jaguar OS. The authors keep things light, even entertaining and there's nothing missing. Check out the index pages and you'll see what I mean.Make sure you try out the tips, they're the best part of the book!

Best Jaguar book I've read

I think this book will answer the questions and dole out the tips that anyone needs when they first run Jaguar. Read it from end to end like I did and the gurus might even learn a thing or 2. At last I am enjoying the iLife programs that I got with my system and things are running just like I like them in preferences. Invest the time to read it all and you'll appreciate this book like I do.

Not just for Dummies

I know my way around Windows, but MacOS Jaguar is on a different planet. Thank goodness for this book.The authors have done a great job describing everything about the hugely successful Apple system, and it applies equally well to both the novice and the old school Macintosh user. Interesting writing styles so you don't get bored. The 'technical stuff' tips and the historical background will appeal to readers who care about why things work the way they do.My favorite part dealt with Macintosh-to-Windows networking, a hassle that caused the Mac faithful in my office to upgrade to MacOS X from MacOS 9. Every word is gold here; not just concepts but real live procedures, and THEY WORK! The same goes for the troubleshooting chapter and the optimizing chapter too. In-depth but not hard to follow (which makes a good combination). I don't know how many novice readers will peek into the unix and Applescript chapters, but they showed just what you can do with MacOS X and a little effort.Overall, the best and most complete guide I've read for Jaguar X.2. It'll make you an expert in your office too!

The one book that tames all of Jag

I've been using OS 9 for about a year, but when I upgraded to Apple's newest 10.2 (Jag) I felt like I was lost without a road map. I have this author's book on DVD recording and figured that he did a good job with Toast Titanium.I can honestly say that after a solid weekend of using this 600+ page book, it has already paid for itself ten times over. It is really amazing how much gets covered. Networking and optimizing your desktop, all of Mail and the address book and all of the "i" programs are fully explained. I really like the fact that every single system Preferences option is discussed. He gives you clear information on what upgrades are out there, how to protect your system while you are on the net and how to make Jag run faster. Trouble shooting and QuickTime, remote control, Applescript and the unix terminal, and Classic mode are covered indepth too. Like other Dummies books you learn what to do, without the 'behind the curtain' tech stuff that you don't need.I can't say enough about this book, except that the All-in-One part of the title is about as accurate as they come. If you need one reference book for your computer desk that will guide you through all of OS X Jag (and is still funny and an easy read), this great book is definitely it!