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The Rough Guide to Macs and OSX 2 (Rough Guide Reference)
By Peter Buckley, Duncan Clark, Rough Guides

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The Rough Guide to Macs & OS X is your essential companion to choosing and using an Apple computer. Packed full of essential tips and advice for both novices and Mac devotees – and covering ''v10.5 Leopard'', the latest version of the Apple operating system, it will help you choose a Mac and get the best deal, import your files and emails from an old Mac or PC, master the finer points of OS X v.10.5 Leopard and download music and hook-up to an iPod. This guide explains how to edit photos and movies, master the art of desktop publishing, host your own website on your Mac and includes useful information on finding the best free software to empower your system and networking with other Macs or Windows machines.

Whether you already have a Mac or you’re thinking of buying one, you need this book.

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Amazon Sales Rank: #656854 in Books
Published on: 2008-02-18
Original language: English
Number of items: 1
Binding: Paperback
336 pages

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ISBN13: 9781843538738
Condition: NEW
Notes: Brand New from Publisher. No Remainder Mark.
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About the Author

Written by Peter Buckley and Duncan Clark authors of Rough Guides to iPods, iTunes & music online, The Internet, Website Directory and MySpace & online communities.

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Review of Rough Guide to Macs and OSX
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.

Great introduction to the Mac OS X Leopard from a Windows User
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).