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The Rough Guide to Macs and OSX (Rough Guide Reference) [Paperback]

Peter Buckley (Author), Duncan Clark (Author)
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About the Author

Peter Buckley and Duncan Clark have both worked at Rough Guides since the late 1990s. Experts in both computers and music, they are the authors of numerous computer-related titles – including the multi-million-selling Rough Guide to the Internet and the popular Rough Guide to iPods, iTunes and Music Online. They are also the editors (respectively) of the Rough Guides to Rock and Classical Music.

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  • Paperback: 312 pages
  • Publisher: Rough Guides (October 17, 2005)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 184353553X
  • ISBN-13: 978-1843535539
  • Product Dimensions: 7 x 6.9 x 0.7 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 14.9 ounces
  • Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,304,085 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Review of Rough Guide to Macs and OSX, July 3, 2006
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S. Jenkins (Adelaide, South Australia) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Rough Guide to Macs and OSX (Rough Guide Reference) (Paperback)
A friend loaned me this book when I bought my first Mac a couple of months ago. Having been a PC user for many years, I was fearing the change. But this book made the transition simple and easy. It may be that the Mac itself is so ease to use, but I don't think so. Whenever I wanted to do something that the PC could never do, the Mac was able (with the book to guide me through the simple steps).

The book helped me transfer all my PC files across to the Mac, update my calendar and address book, sync with my phone and interact with my iPod. It was simply laid out, with everything easily discovered by leafing through the index. I am sure there will be more to discover about getting the full use of the programs provided, but thus far the book has given me everything I need and more.

Excellent book, particularly for a Mac novice with some idea of how to use a computer.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Great introduction to the Mac OS X Leopard from a Windows User, February 12, 2009
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This little book is filled with a lot of information - from which Apple computer to how to navigate through the OS X system.

Illustrations are in black and white with the exception of blue information boxes scattered throughout the book.

This book contains introductory material to navigating through the various applications in the OS X interface, to include iLife, iTunes, creating your own website, security, privacy, wireless networks, making movies, editing photos and movies, and even what camcorder to purchase for your new computer. The author also suggests programs to consider to make the operation of the OS X more efficient, more enjoyable or more useful.

There are links to online resources for various topics on Apple Products for further information.

Tips are highlighted in little boxes throughout each chapter.

For the price, this is one of the best introductory texts on the purchase and operation of a Mac OS X system.

WHO IS THIS BOOK FOR?

Newbies to OS X Leopard

MS Windows converts

Newbies to computers in general

CONCLUSION

I highly recommend this book, and I highly recommend the Mac OS X system (if you are contemplating switching from Windows).
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4.0 out of 5 stars missing pages, February 8, 2010
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The book itself is very helpful. Well-written and user-friendly; however, I looked up the printing functions as I desperately needed to hook up a printer and there are like 40 pages missing in the book. They don't look ripped out, it just seems like there was a mix-up in printing. It's very maddening because I desperately need that section, but what can you do.
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First Sentence:
A Mac is one of a series of personal computers produced by a company called Apple. Read the first page
Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
comic life, more info, home folder, info panel, software instruments, audio interface, preferences panel
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System Preferences, Address Book, Apple Store, Source List, Force Quit, Disk Utility, Buddy List, Outlook Express, Microsoft Office, Font Book, Widget Bar, Power Mac, Song List, Mac The Ripper, Smart Albums, Mac Pro, Energy Saver, Music Store, Song Name, Universal Access, Smart Playlist, Fire Wire, Mail Preferences, Apple Downloads, Screen Saver
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