Mac OS X Fast & Easy [Paperback]

Lisa A. Bucki (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 15, 2001 | ISBN-10: 076151984X | ISBN-13: 978-0761519843 | Edition: 1

Relax. Learning how to use Mac OS X is now a breeze. With this book's step-by-step instructions, you'll master the many features of Mac OS X in no time. From the basics of folders and files to managing multiple users, Mac OS X Fast & Easy covers everything you need to get up and running quickly with the latest version of this popular operating system.

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About the Author

Lisa A. Bucki, currently residing in Fairview, North Carolina, has spent six years as a consultant, author, technical writer developer, and trainer. She has more than twelve years of experience with computer book publishing. She has developed over 100 computer book titles and has been an author, co-author, contributor to more then 35 books and multimedia titles, including "Keynote Fast & Easy" (Premier Press, 1592001297), "Macromedia Flash MX 2004 Fast & Easy Web Development" (Premier Press, 159200119X), Adobe Photoshop Digital Darkroom (1931841926, Premier Press), Mac OS X Version 10.2 Jaguar Fast & Easy" (1592000444, Premier Press), and "Managing Microsoft Project 98" (Premier Press, 0761519866).

Product Details

• Paperback: 384 pages
• Publisher: Course Technology PTR; 1 edition (May 15, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 076151984X
• ISBN-13: 978-0761519843
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 7.3 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.5 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 2.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,659,254 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars MacOS X For someone that has never used a computer, May 26, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: Mac OS X Fast & Easy (Paperback)

The subject should be the title of this Book.....This book is at such a beginner level that I am surprised that it was even written.

It covers only the most very basics of MacOS X and the troubleshooting section (why I bought the book) is a complete joke....

It definitely was not worth the [money] I paid for it...this is a book to get your parents if they buy a computer for the first time after MacOS X comes pre-installed as the default OS from Apple.

I cannot believe that Ms. Bucki would write such a beginner book when OS X is not the default OS or, at the time when this book came out, not even pre-installed as an optional OS...

I think I will write my own OS X Book now....it is obvious that it cannot be hard to write a beginners book after looking at this one...

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars New users think twice before buying!, April 7, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: Mac OS X Fast & Easy (Paperback)

This book was recommended to me by someone on the Apple support line. Apple is also selling it.
I bought it and am going to return it.As a new user, I initially took some comfort in the screen shots and click by click instructions. Until I found that the information and illustrations do not correspond in all cases to what you're actually going to be working with in OS X!
I started with the simple task of trying to change my desktop image (pg 115). The instructions are not correct and the Finder preferences dialog box pictured is not what you'll get in OS X 10.1.3.
Is it an illustration from 10.0? Did they leave out an intervening step? I don't know, but it's hardly helpful or "fast & easy" to confuse a new user with incorrect information.
This one example is enough to turn me off to the book as a reference. Too bad, because I like the illustrated format but don't need the stress of second guessing the advice given.
The two stars reflect my liking of the book's format, one that should have included content that was a good and accurate introductory tour through settings and setup.
Think twice about turning to this book if you're a clean slate
when it comes to macs or OS X.
Also, the url address given for "corrections" or feedback was dead.
Hmm? Perhaps any book on OS X with a copyright of 2001 should be avoided. I just wish Apple wouldn't recommend it to new users.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Great NOVICE BOOK, January 28, 2002

By 

Amy M. McGlothlin (Andover, MA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Mac OS X Fast & Easy (Paperback)

I too was disappointed in this book. I thought I was getting something that would help me with the transition from OS9 to OSX. I was definitely wrong. I give this book 3 stars however because it is a good book for someone that has never used a computer before and is getting one with OS X on it. Just disappointed by it's marketing targets.