Good for New Users
First, let me say I am a big fan of Scott Kelby's books and have several of them, however, this book was a little too basic for me. This is a good book for new users, but if you have been using a Mac even for a short time, get something more in depth.
MAC OSX Leopard book
excellent book. step by step instructions w/great graphics.
i recommend the author for his knowledge of the product, ability to explain things simply & straightforward while still making it funny & enjoyable.
Great Resource For The Mac OS
I'm a new MacBook user and not especially sophisticated, just email, pictures, internet and some word processing. After years of frustration with PCs I find the Mac a revelation--stable, intuitive and packed with innovative features.
I bought a few books to speed my transition and this is the best one. Each glossy page succinctly describes a separate task or a list of related tips (except for the rather lame chapter introductions). It's great fun to browse and I learned many things about the OS I wouldn't have otherwise picked up, at least not as quickly.
This comprehensive but pithy guide is for the beginner/intermediate user and highly recommended.
I've Read Most of the OS X/Leopard Books ... BUY THIS ONE!
I'm a new Mac user. Over the past 6 months, I've read most of the OS X books currently on the market. (I'm a geek that way ;-)
In my opinion, for a new mac user, this books is the best one. Scott writes simply, plainly and uses easy-to-understand terms. (Plus, his pictures are fun to look at!).
If you want to go waaaay under the hood of OS X, then get this book:Mac OS X Leopard: The Missing Manual. If you just want to get up and running quickly, then buy Scott's book.
Thanks, Scott! Keep those great books coming!
Regards,
Tim Warneka, author
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Just what a new Mac User Needs!
I recently ordered my first Apple - a MacBook Pro and ordered the OS X Leopard book at the same time. This guide is just what the new Mac user needs. The format of one task to one page makes it a great flip open "quick-start" guide. The book isn't expensive, it's easy to read and navigate, and it's just fun. If you are brand new to the Mac, I can't recommend this book highly enough!
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