Mac OS 8 for Dummies: A Reference for the Rest of Us! [Paperback]

Bob LeVitus (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 27, 1997 | ISBN-10: 0764502719 | ISBN-13: 978-0764502712 | Edition: 1

Free Mac OS 8 "Cheat Sheet" Inside!

Discover the Techniques the Gurus Use to Squeeze Every Ounce of Performance from the New Mac OS 8!

Mac^® OS 8 For Dummies^® is the fun and easy way to figure out the latest version of the Macintosh operating system. Whether you're brand new to the Macintosh environment or upgrading from older system software, bestselling author Bob LeVitus takes you on an information-packed tour of Mac OS 8. This easy-to-use reference explains how everything works in the simplest of terms so that you get the most out of your Mac. Let These Icons Guide You!

• Points you to shortcuts and insights that save you time and trouble
• Highlights nerdy technical discussions you can skip if you want to
• Warns you of an irreverent, sometimes passionate outburst by the author

Ask for IDG Books' …For Dummies^® Books, the Fun and Easy Way to Find Out About Computers. Also look for IDG Books' Mac^® Programming For Dummies^®, 2nd Edition, the fun and easy way to program with your Mac, and more Macs^® For Dummies^®, 2nd Edition, for even more information about your Mac!

Inside, find helpful advice on how to:

• Tweak your control panels to customize the look and feel of Mac OS 8
• Get your Mac up and running on the Internet in no time
• Save RAM and hard disk space with Bob's guide to "What Can Stay and What Can Go"
• Manage your files and folders to keep your Mac's system neat and organized
• Automate your everyday tasks with a fun introduction to AppleScript
• Resolve extension and control panel conflicts with ease
• Master networking, file sharing, and printing
• Discover the difference between real and virtual memory

Editorial Reviews

About the Author

About the Author Bob LeVitus has been a contributing editor and columnist for MacUser since 1989. He has written over a dozen popular computer books, including Mac^® OS 7.6 For Dummies^®, Stupid Mac Tricks, and Dr. Macintosh, Second Edition. LeVitus is known for his expertise and his ability to translate techie jargon into usable advice for the rest of us.

Product Details

• Paperback: 432 pages
• Publisher: For Dummies; 1 edition (August 27, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0764502719
• ISBN-13: 978-0764502712
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 7.4 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #6,021,067 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Edward C. Baig is the Personal Technology columnist for USA TODAY and the author of Macs For Dummies, 10th Edition. Bob "Dr. Mac" LeVitus pens the popular Dr. Mac column for the Houston Chronicle and is the author of Mac OS X® Snow Leopard For Dummies.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars Useful book, clearly written, October 13, 2011

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This review is from: Mac OS 8 for Dummies: A Reference for the Rest of Us! (Paperback)

This book was a big help to me during the 2-year period in which I was using Mac OS 8. Being a "dummy" at the time, I found the book to be clearly written and easy to follow.

1 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars READ BELOW, July 27, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Mac OS 8 for Dummies: A Reference for the Rest of Us! (Paperback)

well i got this book as a present and i have to say its worth close to 3 stars. first of all i dont have a macintosh os (operating system). i have a pc with windows 98 os. so what is the need with this book when i dont have the proper essentials to comply with the book. well i skimmed through the book and think its very helpful for mac users out there. so if you have a mac and are having trouble with your os then i suggest you get this reference book to help you out. or if you dont have a mac then dont get this book because theres no point in it.