Mac OS X Panther in a Snap (Sams Teach Yourself) (Paperback)

by Brian Tiemann (Author) "Ever since the very first days of the Macintosh, Apple Computer, Inc., has prided itself on building computers that were "different..." (more)
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Product Description

Mac OS X Panther in a Snap is designed to specifically for todays Mac user who is new to the Mac OS X Panther operating system, but who does not have the time of the patience to wade through forced jokes and long explanations of mind-numbingly simple tasks.

Organized into a series of well-organized, bite-sized, quickly accomplished tasks, Mac OS X Panther in a Snap lets the reader zero right in on the one particular task he or she want to accomplish, quickly figure out what to do, do it, and then get back to work.

About the Author

Brian Tiemann is a freelance technology columnist and software engineer who has written extensively in online magazines about the Macintosh, Apple software, and the philosophy of user-friendly design that has always been synonymous with them. A creative professional in the graphic arts and Web design world as well as in networking and software quality, he uses Mac OS X because of its Unix-based stability underlying the powerful built-in creative tools that let him bring his graphics, music, movies, and photography to life.

Having been a Mac user for nearly 20 years, Brian has observed Apple's growth from a maker of simple personal computers to the powerhouse of film production, digital music, online lifestyle, and publishing that it is today. A graduate of Caltech and the coauthor of FreeBSD Unleashed and Sams Teach Yourself FreeBSD in 24 Hours, Brian enjoys animation, motorcycles, technological gadgets, the outdoors, and writing about them all. He lives in Silicon Valley with Capri the collie, who posed for pictures used throughout this book.

Product Details

• Paperback: 600 pages
• Publisher: Sams (February 2, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0672326124
• ISBN-13: 978-0672326127
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 7.4 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,762,644 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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2 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent introduction to the MacOS, February 2, 2004

By	Michael D. Silverman (Lawrence, KS USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This is a superb book for those looking for an easy and comfortable introduction to Mac OS X. The information is presented in an easy-to-learn format, but unlike some similar books, the author here doesn't talk down to the user...it is like having an experienced friend help you through the basics of your Mac.

I highly recommend this bookfor any beginning to intermediate users of the Mac. If you are buying a Mac for the first time, this is a great book to get, especially since Apple doesn't provide any documentation of its own.