It looks somewhat like a tome, but leaves nothing out. Other books slightly miss the point, assuming too much. If you really need to get a deep understanding of Applescript then this is the book for you!
In the 20 years I have been using Macintosh computers, I have always been leery of third-party Mac books. So often they are no more than laundry list recitations of a product's features. I am sure for some users that's a useful way to learn and a useful reference, but it's a lousy book to read ...
SPECIAL EDITION USING MAC OS X LEOPARD THE ONLY MAC OS X LEOPARD BOOK YOU NEED We crafted this book to grow with you, providing the reference material you need as you move toward software proficiency and use of more advanced features. If you buy only one book on Mac OS X Leopard, Special Edition Using Mac OS X Leopard is the only book you need. • Explore ...
Regan and Pugh provide a pointed and clear overview of Leopard server fundamentals in their officially Apple-sanctioned guide book. The fact that it is targeted for admins, and geared for certification study kills two birds with one stone. I found the book very useful in bringing up a 10.5 server ...
Mac OS® X Leopard Phrasebook Brian Tiemann Essential Code and Commands Mac OS X Leopard Phrasebook gives you the complete command phrases you need to take full advantage of the Leopard’s hidden and undocumented power underneath the graphical user interface: time-saving solutions for effectively working with files, folders, the Finder, Spotlight, text files, ...
Perfect for understanding Mac OS X and wireless tech
+ Best book for Mac OX X for New ProBook Mac Users + Solid end-user based introduction to WiFi and Bluetooth
If only this book had been available when I started delving in wireless networking! While my network is simple - and getting the AirPort network up and running for my Macs was a breeze - it does involve a DSL modem, a switch, an AirPort base station acting as a bridge to a wired Ethernet network, ...
Killer Tips books are written with one goal in mind: to allow the reader to work faster and smarter. In other books, you’ll often find that the most useful information is found in sidebars, tips, and notes. In a Killer Tips book, there’s nothing to weed through: it’s all sidebars, tips, and notes! Here, Scott Kelby gives you only the best tips and info on Mac OS X Leopard, ...
+ Good resource for power users + Competent guide with above average programming intro
There are a growing number of guidance books being published about Apple's latest computer operating system OS 10.5, a.k.a. "Leopard." "Mac OS 10 Leopard: Beyond the Manual" by Scott Meyers and Mike Lee aims for a more sophisticated reader group than most of the others which tend to target casual ...
Like many people who make their living using a computer I perform many repetitive tasks. I've dabbled around in Applescript a bit and have managed to make a few scripts that help me but since I'm not really a programmer that is only worth the time if I'm going to use the same script often. Even ...
* Published day and date with the Leopard release, this is the encore to Ihnatko's hugely successful Mac OS X Tiger Book * Updated throughout to cover the exciting new features of Leopard and packed to the gills with authoritative information, zany humor, and tips on everything from installing Leopard and using Spotlight to curing common problems, taking advantage of cool shortcuts . . . and ...
iPhoto, iMovie, GarageBand, iTunes, iDVD, and iWeb Safari, Mail, and iChat Spotlight, Boot Camp, and Time Machine You’ve got a Mac. You’ve got Leopard. And you’ve got iLife, Safari, Mail, iChat…and all the rest. Now all you need to do is figure out how to get them to work together--so that you can stop thinking about your computer and start thinking ...
This is hands down the best Mac tutorial book I've found.
I have had both PCs and Macs. Got my first computer in the early 90s. So I've seen my share of confusing poorly written software books and manuals. This is by far the best I've come across.
Robin Williams writes in a totally ...