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| Mac OS X Leopard: The Missing Manual | 
 enlarge | Author: David Pogue
Publisher: Pogue Press
Category: Book
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Avg. Customer Rating:  130 reviews
Sales Rank: 184
Format: Illustrated
Media: Paperback
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 912
Shipping Weight (lbs): 3
Dimensions (in): 9.2 x 7 x 1.9
ISBN: 059652952X
Dewey Decimal Number: 005.4465
EAN: 9780596529529
ASIN: 059652952X
Publication Date: December 15, 2007
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 Everything you wanted to know about Leopard but didn't know where to look December 16, 2007
28 out of 32 found this review helpful
I did not think that the Tiger Missing Manual could be beaten but it has been. I pre-ordered this book as soon as I got Leopard and thought I had learned a lot on my own. I was wrong. In the first few chapters I learned more than I thought possible. This book is great for a new user and great for a reference book. I keep it on my night stand for quick look ups.
Steve
Best Way To Learn OS X Leopard! January 8, 2008
26 out of 27 found this review helpful
'Mac OS X Leopard: The Missing Manual' by David Pogue is another home run of an effort from the Missing Manual series, this one written by David Pogue himself. The thing I love most about the Missing Manual series is how incredibly USABLE these books are. Whether you are an experienced user or new to the topic being discussed, you can pick up a MM book with confidence that you are getting your money's worth and that you WILL learn by reading these books. I can't stress this enough... there are lots of books on the shelves available to readers, but if you want top notch content at one of the fairest price points in the industry, BUY THESE BOOKS!!
Having said that, there is a lot of new features in Mac OS X Leopard that truly deserve a new text to discuss and show them off. From the wonderful main layout to things like the new backup features in Leopard, this is one of the greatest operating systems ever created and now you can learn to do the most with it!
If you are a new Mac user or simply want to find out all the new goodies that you can get out of this OS upgrade, pick up this book. Read it, learn from it, and most of all... SAVOR the contents!!
OK enough of reading this review, go get the book, if you aren't happy with it you can contact me and give me your piece of mind!
***** HIGHEST POSSIBLE RECOMMENDATION
 Excellent, thorough but misses bugs and gothca's January 4, 2008
23 out of 28 found this review helpful
David Pogue is one of my favorite technology writers; I read all his NYTimes columns and frequently his blogs.
He shows his skills and knowledge here; the "Leopard" book is an excellent reference (as is the related iMovie/iDVD missing manual). It is thorough without being dry, is accessible enough to pull off the near-impossible of being useful to newcomers, "migrators", and long-time Mac users. It is also pragmatic, rather than being a feature list. The index is well done.
I'd recommend this book for anyone using or about to use Mac OS X.
I have one criticism: Pogue is a Mac-cheerleader and thus his book doesn't truly fulfill the promise that an "independent manual" would in telling you about the problems, bugs, and gotcha's the manufacturer doesn't want to admit exist. For example, Pogue claims the Mac OS doesn't lock up. Well, that's simply not true; within days after getting my MacBook Pro with OS X 10.5 it locked up simply importing into iTunes, requiring a hard-reboot. After which it wouldn't even recognize a USB drive, forcing another restart. How do you fix a corrupted file in iTunes? Is there a work-around for TimeMachine's problems backing up MS Entourage files (it's one large DB, and TimeMachine can't do incremental back-ups)?; TimeMachine can't do a full image restore (unlike MS Vista's back-up), and can NOT work across a NETWORK -- all HUGE, HUGE flaws. Are there work-arounds or is this a showstopper for real back-up? I know this is a manual, not a review, but tips in dealing with bugs are among the most valuable insights, and those are too few here IMHO.
Still, an excellent book.
Imagine- a computer manual that's a great read! December 29, 2007
22 out of 23 found this review helpful
Having enjoyed David Pogue's technology columns at the NY Times, I picked up this book to help me master Mac OS X Leopard operating system. It has been a real pleasure having David Pogue and his team guiding me through this extensive upgrade. He covers every conceivable topic with great clarity, all the while mixing in a delightful array of self depreciating jokes. Whether it is reviewing Leopard's 300 new features, learning how to make smart folders in finder or figuring out how to fax a document, or set up a home network Pogue guides you through the learning process with clear prose and a liberal dose of humor. I like this 900 page tome so much that I've started turning to random chapters just to see what I will stumble upon. Over the past week I've managed to become acquainted with various corners of the software I never would have encountered without David's encouraging and humorous approach to working with technology. I highly recommend this book for both beginners and more experienced users.
Spot-on! Whether starter, switcher or savvy, your Leopard will purr like a kitten March 3, 2008
20 out of 22 found this review helpful
The "Missing Manual" series, originated by this book's author, consistently has delivered the content it's titles promise to the computer world. The 'Leopard' book lives up to that well-earned reputation, delivering top-quality content that reaches far beyond the usual fare in both breadth and depth. Not only that, but the author's style is smooth and even, with a dash of humor that never gets out of hand. The professionally organized manual is a fulsome read that offers easy-to-follow sections to newcomers, then delves deep into the bowels of the beast to satisfy the curiosity of even the most jaded of old hands.
Just a few months ago, I was a disappointed Windows user, tired of constant patches, updates and security alerts. The Vista fiasco convinced me that Microsoft had done too little to remedy the plague of malware, and that the time had come to switch to a more robust and secure operating system. The thought had long been dormant, but with so many productivity tools written for Windows it just hadn't been practical to transfer financial and client data. That is ... until Apple moved to Intel processors, and software like Boot Camp made it feasible to run both OS-X and Windows on the same machine.
Still, when my new Mac arrived, it was obvious that a substantial learning curve lay ahead, barely touched by Apple's anemic 'Everything Mac' booklet. I'd picked up a couple of books promising far more, but most seemed to be geared to shallow casual use rather than to serious productivity. That is, until I read the glowing reviews of this book; yes, Mr Pogue has more than earned those five stars! Weighing in at some three pounds, the nearly 900-page tome may seem daunting at first, but the workflow is so smooth that beginning users need only read the first portion of a chapter, to return later to the sidebars and tips for in-depth reference. The author takes you through the numerous variations of the keyboard, the (to former Windows users) bewildering co-existence of Command and Control keys, installation of application software, device drivers and of course network connection (whether by dialup modem or high bandwidth server). The numerous screen shots are top quality, and very much spot on the mark.
In sum: this truly is the Mac's "Missing Manual" -- a must for serious as well as casual users. Thoughtfully produced, well written and nicely illustrated, it offers useful and practical guidance to any reader, whatever your skill level may be.
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