Recommended reading?

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  1. Oki, May 16, 2004

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    I just purchased a 15" PB (it comes in "on or before" the 24th) and I want to learn all I can about it. What is a good book I can pick up that will cover the basics of OSX? Anything else you can recommend?
     
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  2. JOD8FY, May 16, 2004

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    I heard that there's a book called "The Missing Manual" or something, for Mac OSX. Do a search for it on amazon - I hear it's really good.

    Congratulations on the switch,
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  3. thrillz3, May 16, 2004

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    Yeah, The Missing Manual OS X Panther Version. I picked that up the other day and am reading it waiting for my 12" PB to be delivered.
     
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  4. Crikey, May 16, 2004

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    Another vote for MacOS X: The Missing Manual, Panther edition.


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  5. mms, May 16, 2004

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  6. Oki, May 17, 2004

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    Mmm, well, The Missing Manual it is. I'll pick it up at Hastings tonight. TY for all the help!
     
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  7. MemphisSoulStew, May 17, 2004

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    Definitely the Missing Manual Panther Edition, written by David Pogue; very readable, in-depth coverage of all you need to know to get yourself started. It covers the OS in great detail, has a good introduction to the iApps, some Unix stuff, very good troubleshooting, plus loads more that I can't remember without having the book in front of me.
     
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