Macintosh Revelations, 2nd Edition [Paperback]

Ken Maki (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0471195634 | ISBN-13: 978-0471195634 | Publication Date: January 21, 1998 | Edition: 2nd

Everything a Mac User needs to know about System 8.

The Mac world is eagerly anticipating the release of System 8, the new Mac platform that represents a major upgrade from the last system. This book gives readers expert advice and the software tools needed to use System 8. Not only does it provide detailed instructions for installing the new System, it furnishes a wealth of practical step-by-step directions, expert tips, and unique solution for using System 8 to its full capability. The BMUG CD-ROM contains over 400 megabytes of software designed for System 8.

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From the Publisher

Everything a Mac User needs to know about System 8. The Mac world is eagerly anticipating the release of System 8, the new Mac platform that represents a major upgrade from the last system. This book gives readers expert advice and the software tools needed to use System 8. Not only does it provide detailed instructions for installing the new System, it furnishes a wealth of practical step-by-step directions, expert tips, and unique solution for using System 8 to its full capability. The BMUG CD-ROM contains over 400 megabytes of software designed for System 8.

From the Back Cover

You only use 20% of your brain. Why should you make the same mistake with your Mac? Now, Ken Maki shows you how to use all of the tremendous power of your Mac. He'll show you all sorts of new features and tricks that most people have never even heard of yet. Macintosh Revelations, Second Edition is like having a Mac wizard on call 24 hours a day. Regardless of your Mac experience, this book will show you how to:
* Use any Mac program
* Install System 8 and use all of its hot new tools and features
* Upgrade and enhance your hardware and software
* Customize your Mac to make it easier and more fun to use
* Diagnose and troubleshoot hardware and software problems
* Network your Mac and explore the Internet.

Ken Maki gives you clear, step-by-step instructions, expert tried-and-true tips, and many undocumented features and tricks for getting more out of your Mac. And, most importantly, he takes you right down into the heart of your Mac and System 8, giving you the foundation you need to figure out, on your own, how to fix every problem, use every feature, make any alterations, and unleash the full, awesome potential of your Macintosh!

BMUG'S CD-ROM

You get more than 600 megabytes of software provided by the prestigious Berkeley Mac Users' Group for System 8:
* Business Tools
* Telecommunications
* Fonts, Graphics, and Sounds
* Educational Programs
* System Enhancements
* Programming Utilities and Languages
* Internet Tools and More!

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Product Details

• Paperback: 640 pages
• Publisher: Wiley; 2nd edition (January 21, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0471195634
• ISBN-13: 978-0471195634
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 7.5 x 1.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.4 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #5,825,297 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars first class mac os8 book,cd slightly dated but substantial, March 17, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: Macintosh Revelations, 2nd Edition (Paperback)

upgrade of my first review.The cd is a bit dated but is quite substantial.the book is clearly the best Mac book.

4.0 out of 5 stars first rate for int. performa user but the cd is dated, February 27, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: Macintosh Revelations, 2nd Edition (Paperback)

this is the best book l have found for a performa home user with internet access.it has the detail an intermediate level user wants.the cd enclosed was dated and a bit of a letdown.the book still is worth the price.