Mac OS X Leopard Bible (Paperback)

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The beauty of Leopard is that there is so much more than meets the eye, including over 300 new enhancements and its ability to run on both Intel PCs and PowerPC Macs. This comprehensive reference is your best guide on how to tame this powerful new cat. You'll find the latest technologies, new wireless networking, cool Dashboard widgets, a reflective Dock, and more. Discover secret tips and workarounds that even Apple doesn't know about.

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Get up to speed on Mac OS X Leopard with this in-depth guide

The beauty of Leopard is that there is so much more than meets the eye, including over 300 new enhancements and its ability to run on both Intel PCs and PowerPC Macs. This comprehensive reference is your best guide on how to tame this powerful new cat. You'll find the latest technologies, new wireless networking, cool Dashboard widgets, a reflective Dock, and more. Discover secret tips and workarounds that even Apple doesn't know about.

• Install Mac OS 10.5 Leopard and personalize your settings

• Master Intel architecture and universal/binary applications

• Set up a local network, share files, and deploy network services

• Manage user accounts and tap all the utilities

• Get the most out of the Automator, QuickLook, and new Parental Controls

• Block ports, view logs, and maximize new Leopard security

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Product Details

• Paperback: 953 pages
• Publisher: Wiley (March 10, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0470041749
• ISBN-13: 978-0470041741
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 7.3 x 2.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (24 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #291,667 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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64 of 65 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Best Book on Leopard, April 17, 2008

By	El Nath (New York, NY) - See all my reviews

The Mac OS X Leopard Bible is simply the best book available on Mac OS 10.5. Yes, it's better than Pogue's Missing Manual; the Bible is far more comprehensive, with more detailed information, and is therefore more useful in the real world.

As a computer consultant specializing in Macs, I'm a Mac expert, but no one can know everything. I often have to find fast answers to questions that come up in the course of troubleshooting Macs for my clients, so I own pretty much every book on Leopard. This is the one I reach for first, because I have found it the most likely to have the answer I'm looking for. Maybe because it is written by New York-based Mac consultants who understand how Macs are used in the real world, by both home users and in the business world. So, to me, the scope and content of this book is superior.

I find the writing style in this book to be direct, clear, and concise. I become impatient with Pogue's more conversational style, which some may prefer. But who reads one of these books cover-to-cover? Mostly, these are reference books you dive into to look something up, or maybe read a section to gain an overview, or to find a procedure to follow; the Bible seems designed to get you to what you need FAST. And despite the technical subject, it's quite readable, with light touches of subtle humor here and there.

I noticed a few reviews here that complain this book has thin paper, light printing, small fonts. These comments seem like weird nit-picks to me. This book offers a VAST amount of information -- much more than Pogue's book -- for the same price. To achieve this, I guess the publisher made some adjustments that might be unpopular with the more aesthetically sensitive. I say, look beyond these things -- this is a technical book, not a coffee-table book. The Bible is the best value for your money, and the content is unsurpassed.

21 of 22 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Mac Bible Needed by Ever Mac User, March 4, 2008

By	The Public Interest (Washington, DC USA) - See all my reviews

Great book, covering all of the secrets of the Mac OSX Leopard system, as well as the more obvious ones. A "must" reference guide, with great illustrations, clear explanations, and a place to find everything you need to know. Index is helpful in getting the help you need. Keep a copy handy near your Mac.

18 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A true Mac OS X Bible, April 9, 2008

By	M. B. Rosencrans "The Coupon Guy" (New York) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This is a true Mac OS X bible. Managing a small business with 10 macs I refer to this guide constantly. It has all the answers for any problems that users are having. Every techie should have one. The poor print quality can be over looked by the massive amount of great content!