Mac OS X Illustrated [Paperback]

Design Graphics (Author), Design Graphics (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0764539159 | ISBN-13: 978-0764539152 | Publication Date: January 13, 2003 | Edition: 1

This lavishly illustrated color manual to Mac OS X can be read as both a manual and a compelling, highly visual reference. It anticipates users' questions and problems, offering concise, visual explanations to help them make the move to Mac OS X as smooth and trouble-free as possible. It is suitable for those who are encountering a Mac for the first time, as well as existing Mac users who are transitioning from OS 9 to the new operating system. The book features simple instruction rather than technical overload. Aimed at both the novice and intermediate-level user, it gently lures and teaches readers with annotated color images of screens, menus, and tools, as well as representation of immediate concerns within OS X and a cross-reference of pertinent chapters.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"...a concise OS X migration guide...easy-to-navigate..."?(Mac World, June 2003)

"...superbly illustrated?as an intelligent guide for beginners to OS X, this one's hard to beat..." (Mac Format - 5/5 Editors Choice, September 2003)

From the Back Cover

If you hate to read manuals, this book's for you!

Ready to explore the exciting new world of Mac OS X? Here's your travel guide! Packed with full-color screen shots and diagrams, plus clear, simple instructions, it will take you step by step through the transition from OS 9 to OS X V.10.2 Jaguar, help you find and use your old files, introduce you to the cool digital hub, and protect you from all the pitfalls along the way.
* Set up OS X quickly and easily, even if this is your first Mac
* Discover the new Finder and set your Preferences
* Learn to use MacHelp and Sherlock
* Meet OS X's new user interface
* Find the old features in new places
* Search and surf the Internet with ease
* Become a power user with Unix commands and AppleScripts
* Find out how to keep your Mac healthy

Product Details

• Paperback: 304 pages
• Publisher: Visual; 1 edition (January 13, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0764539159
• ISBN-13: 978-0764539152
• Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 7.4 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,554,556 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #34 in Books > Computers & Technology > Apple > Mac OS X UNIX

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23 of 23 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best Mac OS X Reference Book of the Year, May 24, 2003

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Karina A. Suarez "Karina A. Fogliani-Ahmed" (Walt Disney World, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Mac OS X Illustrated (Paperback)

Even though I've been a Macintosh user since 1995, when I got my new iMac I knew from the first time I plugged it in that I was entering a totally different territory. The lustrous Aqua interface, the fact that it now supports different user profiles, the organization of the System in general, iTunes, iMovie, iCal... I knew at once there was much to be discovered. I started to look around for a guide that would tell me about the new Mac OS X without boundaries, and when I came across "Mac OS X Illustrated", by the people of Australian "Design Graphics" magazine, I knew I had found it.

This is an awesome book. With realistic, full color drawings, superb print quality and minimalistic text, it achieves its purpose: to provide a wholesome tour of Apple's new system in a way deep enough for one to be comfortable with it, but at the same time basic enough so that users interested in learning more about a particular subject, can use the resources and suggestions given to get further answers. The book uses color not only for illustrative purposes but to catalogue its subjects in ways that makes them easier to find when we need a quick reference. Everything here is explained: Apple's new iApps, the new finder, the new online resources (such as iDisk), how to customize each profile, etc. The second part of the book introduces us to the Unix language, which is at the core of the new Mac OS X system, and it is altogether a whole new animal. This is one of the areas where further research is required, but the book does instruct us on the basic commands (including what not to do in order not to mess your system up).

Something I really liked about this guide is that it's not only restricted to Apple's new system software, but it also recommends third parties that are essential in every possible area for a Mac user, such as graphics, creation of documents and presentations, utilities, etc. So even in this area, one gets the benefit of expert advice on the type of software that will run better on Apple's new computers. An excellent tool to keep beside your new iMac or G4 at all times and refer to again and again.

19 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Absolutely the most intuitive layout!, February 17, 2003

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"phubear" (Los Angeles, CA United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Mac OS X Illustrated (Paperback)

Ideal for OS 9.x Converts & New Mac Users alike.
My deepest gratitude to the Design Graphics Guide Series authors at Wiley Publishing for an exceptional guide to Mac OS X (Jaguar 10.2). Mac OSX Illustrated has the most user-friendly an organized Layout, Glossary & Index I have ever encountered for a computer publication. I have introduced it to many students, colleagues, and clients who have found it to be an indispensable part of their libraries.

Key Features:
Colour Coded chapters: Visible when book is closed
Chapter Reference on all relevant pages: Graphic Key
OS 9.x to OS 10.x then & now comparisons: Reference for those familiar with OS 9.x & earlier
Very clean full colour graphics: Suitable for visual thinkers.

5.0 out of 5 stars Mac Book, December 11, 2009

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J. Gonzalez "Papa" (Miami Beach, FL) - See all my reviews
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I bought the book to learn how to operated the MAC operating system. The book was very informative and allowed me to learn a little about now to use the system.