Upgrading to Mac OS X 10.4 Tiger: Visual QuickProject Guide (Paperback)

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 For many users, it's not working with a new operating system that's intimidating, it's all that needs to be done before, during, and after the upgrade that has them running scared. That's why best-selling author Tom Negrino has devoted an entire guide to just that topic. Rather than cover every last feature and function of Apple's newest OS, Tom focuses on just the need-to-know essentials that will ensure a smooth transition to Mac OS X Tiger. In short order, readers will learn how to prepare for the upgrade, how to back up their data, what's entailed in the actual upgrade, and how to reinstall software. Once Tiger is safely installed, Tom provides a quick overview of what's changed before showing readers how to customize their systems and use three of Tiger's key features: Spotlight search, Automator (for streamlining repetitive tasks), and Dashboard (the control panel for Tiger's nifty new widget mini-apps). And for readers who want to know more about what's new in this system upgrade, the book provides a handy overview of the top ten new additions to Mac OS X Tiger.

About the Author

Tom Negrino is a Macintosh expert and a contributing editor to Macworld magazine. He has written numerous books on consumer technology, including QuickProject Guides on Quicken and PowerPoint.

Product Details

• Paperback: 144 pages
• Publisher: Peachpit Press (July 2, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0321357566
• ISBN-13: 978-0321357564
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 7 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,047,043 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Very Helpful, September 12, 2005

By	Karen P "Karen P" - See all my reviews

I'm a novice mac user and found this book very helpful in my upgrade. The step by step instructions were clear, concise and practical. By following the advice in this book, I was able to upgrade and save my settings with no problems. I also learned how to backup my hard drive in case things didn't go smoothly. The section on customizing Tiger and using the new features gave a good overview and got me started quickly. Definitely worth buying and using for the upgrade and keeping around for a quick reference.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Upgrading to Mac OS X 10.4 Tiger: Visual QuickProject Guide, February 20, 2007

By	Terry Bourget "TZonez" (Glendale, AZ USA) - See all my reviews

I found this book very helpful and easy to follow. The visuals are great and a lot easier to use than just reading pages and pages of words on how to do things.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent foolproof advice: no experience necessary!, May 2, 2006

By	Carolyn S. Wood - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This book was a great help to me. Upgrading an operating system is a chore and if you spend much time on the internet you come across an endless stream of horror stories. I'm very busy and didn't want to spend any time searching for ways to fix disasters. Though I love web design, the technical aspects of operating systems and the innards of computers are daunting to me and, well, not very interesting. This book was exactly what I needed. In very few pages the author takes you step by step through everything you should do before upgrading, how to back up your current computer, how to choose an upgrade option, how to set up Tiger and customize it for your needs. He introduces Spotlight, Dashboard and even the automator and has good ideas for additional small but helpful software you can get online. His instructions are crystal clear and uncomplicated. Somehow he has just the right amount of smart tips. There isn't one bit of "padding" in this book - he gets right to the point and doesn't waste a minute of your time with chatter or unnecessary information. The process was far from overwhelming with the help of this book. One note: he recommends SuperDuper for backing up your hard drive. If you have Jaguar, or anything less than Mac OSX 10.3.9, you can't use the version of SuperDuper that is on their home page. However, as I discovered, they are happy to send you an older version of SuperDuper if you just contact them. Following the instructions in this book, I was very happy with my upgrade experience. Highly recommended.