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The Mac Bathroom Reader

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The Mac Bathroom Reader is one of the more quirky books about Apple Computer and its equally unusual story. Mostly filled with trivia relating to the most obscure Macintosh information, this is definitely a book for serious Mac users or those who really get into Silicon Valley culture.

It's also great in telling the first two parts of the Steve Jobs tale, his rise and his fall. Unfortunately, as this book was published before Jobs' return in 1997, it is missing a large part of recent Apple history, including the creation of the iMac, Microsoft's 'grant' to Apple, and the beginning of Mac OS X.

In any case, Linzmayer's storytelling skills are sharp and playful in this book and no serious Mac fan should be without it.

This book is basicly the exact same book as Apple Confidential. I would suggest you pass on this book and buy that one instead, it is much better and more up-to-date.

As noted by another reviewer, there is an overlap with Apple Confidential, but they're not the same.

This book has the answer to various trivia questions (including stuff about third party vendors). The other is organized more as a history, and has a lot of new material about things such as clone licenses that was not available when the Bathroom Reader was published.

Both books are written by a very knowledgeable true believer, although there is definitely criticism of inept management in Confidential (Bathroom Reader is more positive in tone).

So if you want a history to read start to finish, buy Apple Confidential. If you want something to read a page or two at a time -- say, IN THE BATHROOM -- then this is a better book.

Extremely disappointing. This is exactly the same book as Apple Confidential (which is an excellent book), so I feel like I bought the same book TWICE :((((

If you love Macs, and love knowing weird facts about them as well as Apple Computer, then you will love this book

Linzmayer did an excellent job digging through the history of Apple. Though the book is intuitive in creative passages meant to be read at one sitting (in the bathroom for instance), you might find yourself reading this book for hours on end. Find out who's idea it really was to create the Mac. The address of the garage Apple Computer started in. Why Steve Jobs really wasn't liked very much, and what he did after leaving the company. Hundreds of code names to past products, tons of cool facts. An easy-going fun read I enjoyed very much. I only wish Linzmayer would make a second edition to write about what's been going on since the 1994 writing of this book

As an Apple enthusiast, I personally recommend this book. Along with Insanely Great, they give you an inside look into what really went on during the early days of the Macintosh. Having been thrust into the midst of that world recently, and dealing with the limelight of the MacUniverse, this book helped me see the truth amidst all of the lies. Thanks Owen!

if you like mac's at all then get this book, it is halariou

Linzmeyer talks about the history of Apple in this comical documentry. You can find out about how Jobs ripped off Wozniak when they developed Pong for Atari. You can also find out about Steven Jobs' personal life. I get a monthly Linzmeyer update and from MacAddict Magazine.

Am I the only reader who had a problem with a Macintosh book bearing the warm and fuzzy title of "The Mac Bathroom Reader" turning out to be full of negativity? The author seemed determined to wipe out any positive feeling the readers might have for Steve Jobs, quoting every criticism anyone ever made of him but leaving out much of the good stuff. If you are into debunking heroes, you'll love this book. Otherwise, choose a book with a more balanced approach such as Insanely Great.