Would any of the members who are using Macs a while and have been through the learning process, be able to give an opinion on which is the better buy instruction book wise, Mac OSX Missing Manual or the same For Dummies.The version for Lion is available now and I think that some instruction book might help with the learning and switching over.Thanks in advance
Missing Manual V Dummies
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I have never used the For Dummies books, but I have a number of the Missing Manual series and in my opinion they are generally well written, informative and helpful.
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Dummies books are good too. I have been getting Missing Manuals more often now - but I also like the visual quickstart guides.
Amazon.com: Mac OS X Lion: Visual Quickstart Guide (9780321786739): Maria Langer: Books
There was a switching to the Mac Missing manual - which was good at putting the switch in Windows Terminology - but I don't see anything for Lion at this time.
Amazon.com: Mac OS X Lion: Visual Quickstart Guide (9780321786739): Maria Langer: Books
There was a switching to the Mac Missing manual - which was good at putting the switch in Windows Terminology - but I don't see anything for Lion at this time.
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For complete newbs to (a given topic), I often recommend the Visual QuickStart guides.
For what I would call "intermediate" users (ie they've got most of the basics for their use but are branching out more), I'd suggest the "Missing Manual" series.
I've never liked books that start off by insulting you right on the cover.
For what I would call "intermediate" users (ie they've got most of the basics for their use but are branching out more), I'd suggest the "Missing Manual" series.
I've never liked books that start off by insulting you right on the cover.
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