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Mac OS X Leopard: QuickSteps

Reviewed by Robert Pritchett

Author: Guy Hart-Davis

McGraw Hill

http://www.mhprofessional.com/product.php?isbn=0071549781

Released: June 2, 2008

$20 USD, GBP £10

ISBN: 9780071549783

Strengths: Top-quality color-coded illustrations. Coffee-table quality.

Weaknesses: None found.

Introduction

"Get started using Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard right away - the QuickSteps way.

 

Color screenshots and clear instructions show you how to use all the new and improved features available in this revolutionary operating system. Follow along and learn to customize your desktop, organize and store files, use email and Web applications and add hardware and software. You'll also get tips for enjoying photos, music, and movies, setting up a wired or wireless network and securing your system. Get the book that gets you up-and-running on Mac OS X Leopard in no time.

 

Use these handy guideposts:

 

  • Shortcuts for accomplishing common tasks
  • Need-to-know facts in concise narrative
  • Helpful reminders or alternate ways of doing things
  • Bonus information related to the topic being covered
  • Errors and pitfalls to avoid

What I Learned

Who would ever go to this much trouble to extol the virtues of any other Operating System? And so well organized, categorized, illustrated. This is the book for my dad, since he is still "learning" the Mac. I guess we need to update his system though. He's still on Panther.

 

Conclusion

If you are new to Leopard, this is a great way to go if you don't want to watch Apple's much shorter Tutorial online.