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Overview
C’mon, you’re not a dummy. Heck, you’re not even an idiot. So, why buy a book that talks down to you. This No-Nonsense Guide speak to you in plain, useful language that will help you learn exactly what you need to run the Mac operating system.Because Your Computer Should Improve Your Life, Not Complicate It
No Nonsense Guides are here. With a plainspoken approach, these books are inexpensive starters that are light on idle chat and heavy on practical advice. They're lean and mean and stripped down to fighting weight, so you'll get from point A to point Z with instruction that's short and sweet, clear and concise. Go on, crack the cover and unleash enough useful information and helpful points to help turn you into a first-rate Mac OS X Jaguar user.
What you'll do inside:
- Acquaint yourself with Mac OS X v.10.2 Jaguar
- Navigate your hard drive
- Customize your Mac
- Keep your files organized
- Run your favorite applications
- Keep in touch with friends and family through email
- Navigate the World Wide Web
- Share your files with others
Synopsis
Simsic is a New York City-based artist and author of five previous computer books; Bodenmiller is a graphic designer. Their guide is intended to help experienced Mac users navigate smoothly through the growing pains of learning Mac OS X. Written with a minimum of chat, coverage includes the elements of the system; customizing the OS; setting up user accounts; file movement, organization, storage, and sharing with other users; connecting online; using e-mail and web browsing; digital media; upkeep operations; and troubleshooting problems. Annotation (c)2003 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
Library Journal
Osborne's new "No Nonsense" series targets the crowded "just the basics" beginners market. These three entries cover topics with step-by-step, task-based chapters; brief sidebars give tips and added information without interrupting the flow. Elements explains the use of each basic tool in this entry-level graphics software and provides the best options for novices to achieve consistently good-looking images. Clear instructions and targeted screenshots aid understanding. For both PC users making the switch and Mac users accustomed to an older OS, Jaguar covers the most popular uses of OS X. Chapters discuss the basics, from navigating through files and folders, to e-mail and web browsing, to movie and image editing. Both Jaguar and XP contain helpful glossaries that define common terms. XP's writing style is somewhat more awkward than those of the other two, but the content is good, and directions are fairly easy to follow. Appendixes list keyboard shortcuts and a few random but useful web sites. These affordable introductory guides are solid additions to any public library, in conjunction with more comprehensive titles. Copyright 2003 Reed Business Information.