Mac OS X Visual QuickStart Guide

By Maria Langer

Book Overview

Apple's Unix-based, industrial-strength operating system, OS X, is the biggest change ever faced by the Mac community. OS X looks different, feels different, offers new and different features, and is... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0201709007
• ISBN13: 9780201709001
• Release Date: April 2001
• Publisher: Peachpit Press
• Length: 247 Pages
• Weight: 0.88 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 7.0" x 9.0"

Customer Reviews

A great book for the first time Mac user.

SummaryLabelled pictures along with clear and concise step by step instructions for navigating MacOS X and its basic applications makes this book ideal for first time Mac users or first time computers users with Macs. Intermediate or advanced Mac users will find this book too elementary for their needs.DetailsThis book covers 3 core topics, system configuration, navigation and how to use the bundled software.System configuration covers the installation of MacOS X, system and printer configuration and Internet setup.Navigation deals with file management, Sherlock and Finder. Discussion of bundled software first deals with a general overview of menus and basic features common to all software. A single chapter focuses on using a few applications such as Address Book, Preview and the Quicktime player. A full chapter is dedicated to using TextEdit. Instructions on how to accomplish tasks are presented in clear,simple checklists. Small "tip" sections provide further explanations of topics.The checklists are usable and straightforward to follow.Sharp screen shots of dialogs and menus are included to help the user work through the checklists. Screen shots are clearly labelled to help the reader learn the technical names of GUI elements.Numerous screen shots provide ample visual examples to help guide the user through a checklist.Keyboard shortcuts are listed when applicable. Personally, I think this is a great visual guide for first time users of Macs as well as first time computer users.

Mac Addict Says it's "Droolworthy"

The September issue of "Mac Addict" magazine included this book on its "Droolworthy" page, with the comment, "Mac neophytes, this is your bible." I picked up a copy and am glad I did. It certainly helped me learn enough about Mac OS X to finally upgrade. Although it doesn't cover advanced topics, it leaves no stone unturned in its coverage of basic Mac OS X Finder and application operation. A great book! I can't wait to see the "Visual QuickPro Guide" that's due out later this year.

Only for the totally new Mac user.

M.Langer knows her stuff. And if you need to bu y a book, this one does does hold your hand and has plenty of screen shots along with words to explain them. However, any one with any curiosity about how or why would need another look at the subject.