| Overview
Apple says that Mac OS X 10.3 introduces 150 new features--but
that's not really true. In fact, "Panther" includes many more than
that. It's faster, more polished, and much more efficient. But it
still comes without a manual. With 300,000 copies in print, the
first two versions of this book became industry bestsellers. Now
David Pogue brings his humor and expertise to this completely
rewritten, greatly expanded edition. It covers:
Getting started. The early chapters demystify the Dock,
windows, and the unfamiliar Mac OS X folder structure--an ideal
introduction. New technologies. Mac OS X 10.3 brings breakthroughs in
window management (Expose, the Sidebar); security (File Vault,
Secure Empty Trash); and productivity (faxing, Fast User
Switching). Bonus software. Panther comes with over 50 free
programs--and this book gives you expertise in all of them. This
beefed-up edition includes all-new mini-manuals on iMovie, iDVD,
iPhoto, iChat AV, and Safari. Basics of Unix. You can completely ignore Panther's Unix
core. But if the command line intrigues you, this book offers a
gentle introduction. Finding familiar features. Two "Where'd It Go?"
Dictionaries make it easy for Mac OS 9 and Windows refugees to look
up a traditional feature--and find out where it went in Mac OS X
10.3.
As always, Mac OS X: The Missing Manual offers warm, witty
writing, and bursts with the shortcuts, surprises, and design
touches that make the Mac the most passionately championed computer
in the world.
Editorial ReviewsProduct DescriptionWith new material on practically every page, the latest update of David Pogue's best-selling title offers a wealth of detail on the all of the changes in Apple's Mac OS X 10.3, aka "Panther". Written with humor and technical insight characteristic of the Missing Manual series, the new edition covers everything from the all-new Finder to iChat AV--Apple's exciting tool for video conferencing. The book also deals with features under the hood, such as the Terminal and networking tools. Pogue, the renowned New York Times computer columnist, tackles his subject with scrupulous objectivity--revealing which new features work well and which do not. An authoritative book that will appeal to novices and experienced users alike. |
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Reader Reviews From Amazon (Ranked by 'Helpfulness') Average Customer Rating: based on 33 reviews. Very good transaction, 2009-03-16 Reviewer rating: Very good transaction. The book arrived promptly and in perfect condition. Better than I expected. | No Better Books About OS X Exist, 2008-12-11 Reviewer rating: Quick and to the point: The Missing Manual is a MUST BUY for anyone just getting into Mac OS X. It's also extremely handy for old Mac-heads who just want a nice reference around. The writing is good, the details are deep, and the book covers EVERYTHING in its particular edition of OS X.
They really should work out a deal with Apple to include these with every new Mac. | Not especially advanced, 2008-06-25 Reviewer rating: This is a thorough book that covers all of the operating basics for the OS. Having just received my first Mac, I bought the book to bring me up to speed. Most of the first half was review for me. As a Windows developer checking out the Mac, I wanted extensive instructions on how to setup a new development environment and really get into the guts of the system. This book has a couple of chapters reviewing the basics of *nix commands which were great, but I wanted a lot more. The end of chapter 16 and some of chapter 17 were of use to me, but most of it was reviewing *nix basics that I already knew (navigating directories, listing content, copying, etc.).
Ultimately, I think the fault here lies with me. I should have bought a more advanced book, perhaps in ADDITION to this one. A good OS scarcely needs any explanation on the basics (ideally) and I've found that to be true with OS X. I guess I just thought many of the first ten chapters were for people who've rarely used a computer.
Concluding, I'm glad I have this book for general reference and I think it's a thorough survey deserving of 4 stars. But if you're a more advanced user looking to really get into the guts of the system, something more advanced would be better.
| Panther help is on the way!, 2005-09-12 Reviewer rating: This is not the first user manual, by David Pogue, that I have purchased. I rely on these publications to not only give me the basics, but also a more advanced understanding of new and unfamiliar Mac operating systems. Get to know Panther with the help of David Pogue! | Mac OS Panther, The Missing manual, 2005-09-04 Reviewer rating: Excellent help so far. Our school IT administrator was so impressed he is ordering a copy for the staff. I never realised you could continue to burn info, images etc onto an ordinary cd! The Expose feature pointed out in this book is brilliant for quick access to school reports. I am not very familiar with the MacIntosh computers but this book is going to be a great source of info for OSX. |
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