Max OSX Leopard the missing manual

safarisurfer · safarisurfer #1 (**permalink**)

01-13-2008, 11:22 PM

i was wondering if anyone has read any of these missing manual books. i was thinking of picking one up with a giftcard i have.

drh3010 · drh3010 #2 (**permalink**)

01-13-2008, 11:27 PM

I bought the Leopard edition a few days ago. It's sweet. 900 pages

Kash · Kash #3 (**permalink**)

01-14-2008, 12:27 AM

I have the Tiger one and it was really helpful when I was starting out. I then kept it nearby as a reference tool.

If you're just starting out on Macs, I would highly recommend it. Worth its weight in gold.

PunkRockTuba · PunkRockTuba #4 (**permalink**)

01-14-2008, 02:10 AM

I have the iPhone one, it's awesome, I definitely recommend the books.

digitalscrap · digitalscrap #5 (**permalink**)

01-14-2008, 10:27 AM

I just picked up the Leopard the other day and it is really good - it is in my opinion a "must buy".

straycat · straycat #6 (**permalink**)

01-14-2008, 10:46 AM

If you need the manual, then I recommend you buy it.

Scott Kilby's "Killer Secrets" is a must have book. The Leopard version should be out soon.

Kilted1 · Kilted1 #7 (**permalink**)

01-14-2008, 11:41 AM

I have several titles from Missing manuals . Well written. Well worth it

Aqua · Aqua #8 (**permalink**)

01-14-2008, 04:34 PM

it doesn't give a preview but there are a few 'leopard' missing manuals at http://books.google.com/ - google books is great and also points you to the nearest library
but if you want to see what they tend to be like, just type in missing manual and click on one that has a preview available. The previews are quite good!

straycat · straycat #9 (**permalink**)

01-14-2008, 06:53 PM

I reference and purchase my geek books from OReilly

sharp65 · sharp65 #10 (**permalink**)

01-14-2008, 07:18 PM

I get access to thousands of computer related books online through school, I plan on buying a MBP in the coming months and "Mac OSX Leapord: The Missing Manual" by O'Reilly has been a great resource. It's defintely worth the read.

Doug in Alaska · Doug in Alaska #11 (**permalink**)

01-14-2008, 10:52 PM

I'm a new mac user and my wife bought it for me as a Christmas gift. So far it's been a life saver, awesome book! She also ordered 'iPhoto the Missing Manual' but it hadn't been released yet (Christmas time) so it's on back order. I can hardly wait until it shows up.

the8thark · the8thark #12 (**permalink**)

01-15-2008, 01:11 AM

I understand a new Mac user would greatly benefit from this book. But what about one who knows quite a lot about OS X and a lot of the tricks already. Would that someone get a lot of use from these books.

I'm sure a lot of people would like to know this, as do I cause I've never owned a OS X book. I've always been self, google and this forum taught.

safarisurfer · safarisurfer #13 (**permalink**)

01-15-2008, 07:59 PM

just picked it up today. its a biggie. really good so far. so much info i love it.

DocZ06 · DocZ06 #14 (**permalink**)

01-16-2008, 12:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by straycat

Scott Kilby's "Killer Secrets" is a must have book. The Leopard version should be out soon.

Agreed. I too am looking forward to the leopard edition.

GoKyu · GoKyu #15 (**permalink**)

01-16-2008, 01:52 AM

I picked up my copy almost a month ago, and have since pretty much read through the entire thing. It's a great book to use for learning, but also really useful to keep near the computer as a reference manual as well.

My very first Mac (Mac Pro 2.8 octo) will be here on Friday, and I can't wait to turn my current PC (no slouch at all, but I'm just tired of it - and it runs XP, *not* Vista) into something a lot more useful - a Linux fileserver

I'm also looking forward to getting "Switching to a Mac - Leopard Edition", which is supposed to be out in early February....

-Bryan

PunkRockTuba #4 (permalink)
Member Since: May 27, 2005 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 975 Mac Specs: 17" MacBook Pro, 8GB iPhone	01-14-2008, 02:10 AM I have the iPhone one, it's awesome, I definitely recommend the books. view my portfolio
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digitalscrap #5 (permalink)
Member Since: Jan 14, 2007 Posts: 185 Mac Specs: White 2GHz C2D Macbook - 3GB RAM, 80GB HDD	01-14-2008, 10:27 AM I just picked up the Leopard the other day and it is really good - it is in my opinion a "must buy". 1-2-3-Mac.com
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straycat #6 (permalink)
Member Since: Jan 12, 2008 Location: South Lake Tahoe, CA. Posts: 76 Mac Specs: MacBookPro 15. 2.6GHz. 2GB. Airport Extreme Base n. iPod nano 8GB.	01-14-2008, 10:46 AM If you need the manual, then I recommend you buy it. Scott Kilby's "Killer Secrets" is a must have book. The Leopard version should be out soon. Semper Fi
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Kilted1 #7 (permalink)
Member Since: Sep 22, 2006 Location: Norway Posts: 1,133 Mac Specs: 2 iMacs 17+20" 2.16GHz 2GB RAM 500MB HDD 256MB Graphic card. 60Gig 5th gen iPod with Video	01-14-2008, 11:41 AM I have several titles from Missing manuals . Well written. Well worth it Now with Leopard I was Member of the month April 08
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Aqua #8 (permalink)
Member Since: Sep 05, 2007 Location: Canada Posts: 448 Mac Specs: Macbook Pro, 2.4GHz Core2 Duo 10.6.8, MacMini	01-14-2008, 04:34 PM it doesn't give a preview but there are a few 'leopard' missing manuals at http://books.google.com/ - google books is great and also points you to the nearest library but if you want to see what they tend to be like, just type in missing manual and click on one that has a preview available. The previews are quite good! “invincible ignorance” is an example of ignorance that can not be removed by any amount of evidence. It's now a widespread form of pollution. (Revised quote) An apple a day, keeps the psychiatrist away.. If you play a Windows install CD backwards it has satanic verses
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safarisurfer #1 (permalink)
Member Since: Jan 12, 2008 Posts: 436 Mac Specs: 13 inch 2012 Air	01-13-2008, 11:22 PM i was wondering if anyone has read any of these missing manual books. i was thinking of picking one up with a giftcard i have.
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drh3010 #2 (permalink)
Member Since: Dec 18, 2007 Posts: 62	01-13-2008, 11:27 PM I bought the Leopard edition a few days ago. It's sweet. 900 pages
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straycat #9 (permalink)
Member Since: Jan 12, 2008 Location: South Lake Tahoe, CA. Posts: 76 Mac Specs: MacBookPro 15. 2.6GHz. 2GB. Airport Extreme Base n. iPod nano 8GB.	01-14-2008, 06:53 PM I reference and purchase my geek books from OReilly Semper Fi
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sharp65 #10 (permalink)
Member Since: Jan 11, 2008 Posts: 5	01-14-2008, 07:18 PM I get access to thousands of computer related books online through school, I plan on buying a MBP in the coming months and "Mac OSX Leapord: The Missing Manual" by O'Reilly has been a great resource. It's defintely worth the read.
	QUOTE Thanks

Doug in Alaska #11 (permalink)
Member Since: Dec 02, 2007 Location: Wasilla, Alaska Posts: 81 Mac Specs: 20" iMac	01-14-2008, 10:52 PM I'm a new mac user and my wife bought it for me as a Christmas gift. So far it's been a life saver, awesome book! She also ordered 'iPhoto the Missing Manual' but it hadn't been released yet (Christmas time) so it's on back order. I can hardly wait until it shows up.
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the8thark #12 (permalink)
Member Since: Jan 27, 2007 Location: Brisvegas Posts: 5,658 Mac Specs: 17 inch 2 GHz C2D imac (5,1) with 3GB DDR2 RAM, X1600 (128MB memory) GPU - OSX 10.6.3	01-15-2008, 01:11 AM I understand a new Mac user would greatly benefit from this book. But what about one who knows quite a lot about OS X and a lot of the tricks already. Would that someone get a lot of use from these books. I'm sure a lot of people would like to know this, as do I cause I've never owned a OS X book. I've always been self, google and this forum taught.
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safarisurfer #13 (permalink)
Member Since: Jan 12, 2008 Posts: 436 Mac Specs: 13 inch 2012 Air	01-15-2008, 07:59 PM just picked it up today. its a biggie. really good so far. so much info i love it.
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GoKyu #15 (permalink)
Member Since: Mar 02, 2007 Posts: 18	01-16-2008, 01:52 AM I picked up my copy almost a month ago, and have since pretty much read through the entire thing. It's a great book to use for learning, but also really useful to keep near the computer as a reference manual as well. My very first Mac (Mac Pro 2.8 octo) will be here on Friday, and I can't wait to turn my current PC (no slouch at all, but I'm just tired of it - and it runs XP, not Vista) into something a lot more useful - a Linux fileserver I'm also looking forward to getting "Switching to a Mac - Leopard Edition", which is supposed to be out in early February.... -Bryan "Der Herrgott nimmt, der Herrgott gibt, Doch gibt er nur dem, den er auch liebt?"
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