Written by a noted Mac expert and author of the Windows 2000 Mac Support Little Black Book (Coriolis, 1-57610-388-9). Designed for all user levels, this book covers the new features of Mac OS X including emphasis on major changes from previous versions of the Mac OS. Features proactive coverage of setup and preventative maintenance, especially for new users or those migrating from older Mac OS versions. Uses a logical, sequential approach with concise overviews and questions then immediate solutions; includes step-by-step instructions, troubleshooting, informative sidebars, plus a quick reference card. Covers Mac-savvy applications, using older Mac programs under Mac OS X, font management, and backup techniques.
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Mac OS X Little Black Book explains what's new in Mac OS, and offers strategies and tips for making users' machines as useful as possible. The Little Black Book format has two kinds of sections. "Immediate Solutions" sections provide the steps for achieving certain goals ("Running Classic as a Startup Application") and solving problems ("Why Are [E-mail] Messages Scrambled?"). More explanatory material, such as commentary on the newly accelerated sleep and wake functions and a look at the Dock's useful capabilities, appear in "In Brief" sections. Most readers likely will prefer the how-to material--it's easier to follow and generally less obvious.
As is typical of pretty much all books about Mac OS X published to date, though, this book all but ignores Darwin, the operating system's Unix kernel and attendant interfaces and utilities. Gene Steinberg shows how to poke around at the command line and use a couple of utilities for diagnostic and file-system-repair purposes, but that's about it. This book would be better if it more fully embraced the Unix characteristics of Mac OS X, but what's here should more than satisfy intermediate-level Mac users interested in taking advantage of what's new in the latest version of the system. --David Wall
Topics covered: Mac OS X for competent users of earlier versions of Mac OS. Information on use and troubleshooting appears on all major aspects of the operating system except the Unix command shell. Installation, multiuser configuration, local area networking, AppleScript, and Internet connectivity all get attention.
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I liked this book a lot, There is good information, and it is written in a readable and accessible style. -- Applelinks ,August 10, 2001
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13 of 14 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars
Too simple, too soon.,
This review is from: Mac OS X Little Black Book: A Complete Guide to Migrating and Setting Up Mac OS X (Paperback)
First I want to say that this review in no way reflects on Mr Steinberg's writing ability. The book is sold as an intermediate to advanced book and I think that is a stetch. While this book would be good to put in the Box with X , it is not fo rthe seasoned Mac Techie. Too much comparison between OS 9 and X on simple stuff I found out after installing it and using it on two different computers over period of a couple of weeks at the most. In fact I learned stuff on my own that's not in the book. I hope the other books on X are more detailed and indepth, getting into the Unix under belly. If you are going to be Mac techie, you have to go there.
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars
Little OK Book,
By "coogan71" (Havelock, NC United States) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Mac OS X Little Black Book: A Complete Guide to Migrating and Setting Up Mac OS X (Paperback)
This is just a little too simple for experienced Mac users. Good solid intro to OS X for novice Mac users, with enough tips and detailed intructions to keep a novice busy - but it's just not informative enough for me. I needed more info on how to navigate the Terminal application in this OS. This book just doesn't have it.
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars
Stop Gap 'Til the Missing Manual Comes Out,
By A Customer
This review is from: Mac OS X Little Black Book: A Complete Guide to Migrating and Setting Up Mac OS X (Paperback)
Though it's marketed as a book for intermediate to advanced users, as suggested by the other reviewers, it's really designed as a get acquainted guide for everyday Mac users - those who will never look at the command line - not power users, never mind those with Unix experience. It doesn't supply you with much beyond what the Missing Manuals book will when it comes out (if it's anything like the OS9 version), and isn't as easy on the head as the Missing Manual series books are. If you're completely at sea with OS X and have to learn more now, pick it up; but don't expect to walk away an OS X guru.
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keychain file, settings pane, directory damage, regular backup routine, menu bar clock, startup drive, startup volume, startup application, target gamma, application menu, peripheral card, public beta, desktop preferences, new operating system, font management, preference panel, padlock icon, startup disk, protected memory, email application, preferences panel, disk icon Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Internet Explorer, System Folder, Classic Mac, Apple's Web, Gene Steinberg, Internet Connect, Apple Computer, Script Runner, Disk First Aid, Keychain Access, Norton Utilities, Software Update, Display Calibrator Assistant, Extensions Manager, List View, Show Info, Adobe Photoshop, Battery Monitor, Conflict Catcher, Drop Box, Energy Saver, Get Info, Native Gamma, Print Center, Script Editor New!
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