Mac OS X Leopard 1st (first) edition Text Only

by David Pogue

Excellent Book

Genres: Reference, Nonfiction, Computers, Apple, Technical

Paperback

First published January 1, 2007

About the author

David Pogue, Yale '85, is the weekly personal-technology columnist for the New York Times and an Emmy award-winning tech correspondent for CBS News. His funny tech videos appear weekly on CNBC. And with 3 million books in print, he is also one of the world's bestselling how- to authors. He wrote or co-wrote seven books in the "For Dummies" series (including Macs, Magic, Opera, and Classical Music). In 1999, he launched his own series of amusing, practical, and user-friendly computer books called Missing Manuals, which now includes 100 titles.

David and his wife, Jennifer Pogue, MD, live in Connecticut with their three young children.

Reviews

[D.w. · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is the kitchen sink of books, but our plumber has that smell good freshness about him that you really don't equate with plumbing. So that metaphor was a stretch it not for a series that prides itself on being "The Missing Manual."

We want this series to cover everything that we don't get when we open our software, in this case the software and hardware that is so closely associated with it. There is so much detail that it is overwhelming and reading it in one sitting is not likely. That and the more than 800 pages of dense material and examples would make that difficult for many.

It can be used as a textbook reference, and in the style of the wry humor throughout, it could also be used as a doorstop. That wry humor is one of the things that make this book standout. Without it, the book would be dry, not wry. 800 plus pages of college level text would probably drive you away from your bigger purchase, the computer, and this book is designed to help you to appreciate your Macintosh.

It does that well and is worthwhile or every Mac owner. The one minor inadequacy is that along the way tricks are mentioned that aid you in your use of the operating system, but the indexing system is not as comprehensive as it could be, so days later when you go to find a shortcut or feature of the Mac OS, it is not quite so easy to find.

[Andrew Horton · Rating 5 out of 5]

The "Missing Manual" series' tagline is "The book that should have been in the box," and that's exactly what this is. At 900 pages, the book covers everything that the end user needs to know, and is written in a fun, accessible style that keeps things engaging rather than dry without tipping over into the corny lulz that tend to plague the "For Dummies" series.

[Jay Cruz · Rating 5 out of 5]

Most tech books about applications and operating systems tell you that you can do this and that, but this book tells you why you would want to do this or that and that’s another reason why its rare and special. That's why most of my Microsoft books are collecting dust and I have learned to use the software the hard way and its features through serendipity. But this is David Pogue.

[Liz · Rating 5 out of 5]

When I had to switch from Windows to Mac OS for work, a colleague suggested this series. This book was invaluable in learning how Macs work and getting comfortable and proficient with the new system. There are a lot of great tips on all kinds of topics. Now that I have to switch back, I'll be getting the Windows book.

[John · Rating 5 out of 5]

If you use a Mac, you probably should own this book. If, like me, you are NEW to the Mac, and you don't own this book, then you're doing yourself a grave disservice.

[Eric Frank · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very good book for those of us familiar with the early Apple days, but not familiar with the new operating system (OS X). It covers it all in a easy to read format. Good reference.

[Hilary · Rating 5 out of 5]

David Pogue's Missing Manuals are absolutely indispensable. This one saved my sanity when I first converted from PC to Mac.

[Elaine]

Ah, "Spotlight" is a magnificient tool in the Mac. It does so much more than meets the eye.

[Chris · Rating 5 out of 5]

A great reference for a recent PC-to-Mac convert.

[Tony Taylor · Rating 3 out of 5]

Very useful guide to how to make the best of OS X (Leopard)

[carl theaker · Rating 4 out of 5]

I've been working with UNIX for 20, er ok 25yrs and still thought it'd
be a good idea to get the manual. It's a useful one, save a lot of
headscratchin' time.

[Sharyn · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is a MUST for MAC users!!!

[Kelley · Rating 4 out of 5]

Though it's putting me to sleep (note: do not read in bed!) it's still good and helpful!

[Lowell Herr · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a reference book, not one to be read from front to back. At least that is how I use it.

[Clara Dearmore Strom · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent!