Book recommendations to learn Leopard & Terminal?

matrixtna · matrixtna #1 (**permalink**)

06-03-2008, 04:09 PM

Hi all,

Maybe I'm just old fashioned, but whenever I learn a new OS I like to have a book on the subject to help myself learn.

I'm going to be a college freshman in the fall, and I'm purchasing an MBP on June 14 (yep, hoping for that update). This will be my first mac, so I have no experience with the OS.

I'm pretty much a pro when it comes to XP, and I think that is partly because I used some books to learn to use it effectively when I was starting out.

I'd like to learn how to use Mac OS, as well as learn the deeper intricacies of os x leopard.

I'm also eager to learn to use the terminal in leopard. Some of my friends run linux, so I have second-hand knowledge of how powerful a terminal can be, and I'd like to have that experience with my mbp.

So, can anyone recommend any books on using a mac as well as any books on learning to use the terminal?

Thanks!

Soulwar · Soulwar #2 (**permalink**)

06-03-2008, 04:15 PM

For Leopard, I'd recommend "The Missing Manual" by David Pogue. Very well written and informative.

RiDE · RiDE #3 (**permalink**)

06-03-2008, 04:21 PM

As Soulwar stated... "The Missing Manual" is probably the best and most informative book to get.

As far as learning Terminal commands.. THIS may be helpful to you. It's a sort of beginners guide to UNIX... it teaches ina pretty plain and simple manner by teaching commands as spells, and the entire file system as a castle (I think).

JohnTheMacGeek · JohnTheMacGeek #4 (**permalink**)

06-03-2008, 04:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Soulwar

For Leopard, I'd recommend "The Missing Manual" by David Pogue. Very well written and informative.

I have this book and it is EXCELLENT!

Noels · Noels #5 (**permalink**)

06-03-2008, 05:37 PM

I also have a good book for learning, called "Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard," Visual Quickstart Guide, bought it at an Apple Store on a rep's recommendation. Heavy reading

But comprehensive.

I also have "Switching to the Mac, The Missing Manual" by David Pogue and in my opinion it's great for switchers...

Enjoy your Mac when you get it, and enjoy college (wish I were back there)...

Noel

matrixtna · matrixtna #6 (**permalink**)

06-03-2008, 06:04 PM

thanks for all the recommendations guys. I'll be sure to pick up Pogue's Missing Manual at the very least.

Maybe I'll pick it up tonight!

@RiDE, thanks for that link. looks pretty informative

Dysfunction · Dysfunction #7 (**permalink**)

06-03-2008, 07:32 PM

remember, there is a pretty decent explanation of terminal commands available at the terminal..

man <command>

deserter85 · deserter85 #8 (**permalink**)

06-04-2008, 01:11 AM

Hi... Sorry to hijack the thread... Are there any decent guides out there for iWorks 08?

Also, as a switcher, will I be overwhelmed by the one that's on Mac OS X Leopard? Or should I just get the switcher's manual?

Thanks in advance!

Dysfunction · Dysfunction #9 (**permalink**)

06-04-2008, 01:41 AM

There's a lengthy iWork manual (program by program, ie a Pages manual, Keynote manual, and Numbers manual) available on apple's support website. I haven't seen anything 3rd party yet.

derek19 · derek19 #10 (**permalink**)

07-23-2008, 09:03 PM

Just bought a mac myself and was just about to do a search for which book would be best. Glad I did a search.

Would "Mac OS X leopard Bible" be a good book as well?

Soulwar #2 (permalink)
Member Since: Jan 27, 2008 Location: Estero, FL Posts: 1,515 Mac Specs: iMac 17" 1Ghz G4  iPhone 3G  10.5.5	06-03-2008, 04:15 PM For Leopard, I'd recommend "The Missing Manual" by David Pogue. Very well written and informative. When all else fails, try everything! The Rep System and you. Life's a joke...If you're not laughing, then you didn't get it. June 2008
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Dysfunction #7 (permalink)
Member Since: Mar 17, 2008 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 6,526 Mac Specs: 2008 and 2011 15" mbps, late 11 iMac, iPhone 4s, and too many ipods and other stuff	06-03-2008, 07:32 PM remember, there is a pretty decent explanation of terminal commands available at the terminal.. man <command> mike This machine kills fascists Got # ? phear the command line!
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Dysfunction #9 (permalink)
Member Since: Mar 17, 2008 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 6,526 Mac Specs: 2008 and 2011 15" mbps, late 11 iMac, iPhone 4s, and too many ipods and other stuff	06-04-2008, 01:41 AM There's a lengthy iWork manual (program by program, ie a Pages manual, Keynote manual, and Numbers manual) available on apple's support website. I haven't seen anything 3rd party yet. mike This machine kills fascists Got # ? phear the command line!
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matrixtna #1 (permalink)
Member Since: Jan 25, 2008 Posts: 41	06-03-2008, 04:09 PM Hi all, Maybe I'm just old fashioned, but whenever I learn a new OS I like to have a book on the subject to help myself learn. I'm going to be a college freshman in the fall, and I'm purchasing an MBP on June 14 (yep, hoping for that update). This will be my first mac, so I have no experience with the OS. I'm pretty much a pro when it comes to XP, and I think that is partly because I used some books to learn to use it effectively when I was starting out. I'd like to learn how to use Mac OS, as well as learn the deeper intricacies of os x leopard. I'm also eager to learn to use the terminal in leopard. Some of my friends run linux, so I have second-hand knowledge of how powerful a terminal can be, and I'd like to have that experience with my mbp. So, can anyone recommend any books on using a mac as well as any books on learning to use the terminal? Thanks!
	QUOTE Thanks

Noels #5 (permalink)
Member Since: Mar 03, 2008 Location: Annapolis, MD Posts: 945 Mac Specs: Macbook, 2.2 GHz, 4GB RAM	06-03-2008, 05:37 PM I also have a good book for learning, called "Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard," Visual Quickstart Guide, bought it at an Apple Store on a rep's recommendation. Heavy reading But comprehensive. I also have "Switching to the Mac, The Missing Manual" by David Pogue and in my opinion it's great for switchers... Enjoy your Mac when you get it, and enjoy college (wish I were back there)... Noel
	QUOTE Thanks

matrixtna #6 (permalink)
Member Since: Jan 25, 2008 Posts: 41	06-03-2008, 06:04 PM thanks for all the recommendations guys. I'll be sure to pick up Pogue's Missing Manual at the very least. Maybe I'll pick it up tonight! @RiDE, thanks for that link. looks pretty informative
	QUOTE Thanks

deserter85 #8 (permalink)
Member Since: May 24, 2008 Location: Perth, Australia Posts: 58 Mac Specs: MacBook, 2.4GHz processor, 2GB RAM, 150 GB	06-04-2008, 01:11 AM Hi... Sorry to hijack the thread... Are there any decent guides out there for iWorks 08? Also, as a switcher, will I be overwhelmed by the one that's on Mac OS X Leopard? Or should I just get the switcher's manual? Thanks in advance!
	QUOTE Thanks

derek19 #10 (permalink)
Member Since: Jul 23, 2008 Posts: 1	07-23-2008, 09:03 PM Just bought a mac myself and was just about to do a search for which book would be best. Glad I did a search. Would "Mac OS X leopard Bible" be a good book as well?
	QUOTE Thanks

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