Macintosh Bible - Brossura

DiNucci, Darcy

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ISBN 10: 1566091403 ISBN 13: 9781566091404

Casa editrice: Peachpit Press Publications, 1994

Riassunto

The popular Macintosh Bible has been redesigned inside and out. A fresh and lively new crew of editors supplies the authoritative information readers need to choose the right Mac, make their systems purr, and get the most from the latest products and applications.

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The Macintosh Bible is more than a book. It's a phenomenon. MacWorld called it "brilliant...the best," MacUser placed it first on their list of the best Mac books, the readers of Publish magazine voted it their favorite Mac book four years in a row, and The Boston Computer Society awarded it the coveted "User Groups Like You" award for best computer book. Now the Fifth Edition is here, completely revised, redesigned, and packed with information on the latest hot Macintosh topics like Photoshop, PowerBooks, System 7.5, the Internet, kid's software, and multimedia.

• 920,000 copies in print
• Used by Apple's own customer support staff
• Free update offer
• "Like having a Macintosh expert at your side whenever you need one." - The New York Times

Readers have made The Macintosh Bible the best-selling Macintosh book of all time. It has received just about every award available for computer books, including the Boston Computer Society's "User Groups Like You" award (given by vote of the membership to the single best PC or Macintosh book), and Publish magazine's Readers' Choice Award in the Mac category (awarded by vote of the readership four years running).

The Macintosh Bible, 5th Edition has been completely revamped and is 90 percent new. It covers new hardware (the 500-series PowerBooks, Power Macintoshes), new technology (CD-ROM and multimedia), new capabilities (greater telecommunications and cross-platform flexibility), and new areas (children's software). From AppleScript to the Internet, Photoshop to networking, the Fifthth Edition offers the most comprehensive overview of the Macintosh ever published.

It also offers the most up-to-date information. Not only does The Macintosh Bible, 5th Edition cover System 7.5, QuickDraw GX, Microsoft Works 4.0, and Word 6, but it comes with a coupon for a free update booklet.

To celebrate these many changes, The Macintosh Bible has been completely redesigned inside and out. The new design is information-driven, making it easier for readers to find and understand the information they need.

A mostly new crew is responsible for revamping both the content and the design of this new edition. The eight editors and more than 50 contributors represent the best of the best in the Mac community. An opinionated lot, they've added a new feature: editors' polls - opinions from the authors on important topics such as what's the best screensaver or whether it really is important to have a color monitor.

The Macintosh Bible is divided into 25 chapters. In addition to the usual categories (the computer and its operating system, the many kinds of software available, preventing and solving problems, graphics), there are also chapters on multimedia, education and reference, kids on the Mac, telecommunications, and networking. And there are four appendices (on healthy computing, resources for more information, buying Macs and Mac products, and vendor names and addresses). Plus there's a very large glossary and an enormous index. Two additional goodies are offered: three disks containing all the recommended shareware discussed in The Macintosh Bible (for just $10 more), and the free update booklet. From tips to tools, from shortcuts to the lowdown, it's all here. And if it's not, it just doesn't belong.

The Macintosh Bible, 5th Edition stands out from other Macintosh books - even those of equivalent proportions - in three major ways:

• It offers a product focus, with specific product reviews rather than just general suggestions

• It includes contributions from 50 authors, so tips, recommendations, tricks, and advice come from experts in many areas

• It is directed at a range of readers, from novices to old-hands, so it can be used for basic, introductory information as well as advanced advice on less familiar topics.

What Critics Said About Earlier

Versions of The Macintosh Bible

"Every Macintosh owner should include a copy of The Macintosh Bibl e in his or her library. ... Essential for novices, even better for those of us with experience."

Ý - Howard Blumenthal, United Feature Syndicate

"I can't tell you how often I thank heaven that The Macintosh Bible has saved my files, my sanity, and (begging your pardon) my rear end. ... It's logically organized, cross-referenced, and fully indexed."

Ý - Howard Goldstein, past president of the Society of Illustrators of Los Angeles

"Every new Macintosh should be packaged with a copy of The Macintosh Bible. ... It contains more tips, tricks, and shortcuts than a politician running for re-election."

Ý - Carol S. Holzberg, Ph.D., Reseller World

"What enables the Bible to live up to its name is the cumulative wealth of Macintosh wisdom from its many contributors."

Ý - The editors of MacUser

"If you know something about the Mac that is not in this tome, you should write a book yourself."

- L. R. Shannon, The New York Times

"For any subject, the Bible offers tips for beginners, power users, bargain hunters, gossip lovers, and those of us who can't wait to know what next year's models or software updates will bring. You'll find a wealth of useful information that would take an eternity to garner from other sources."

Ý - Dave Wojtowicz, Columbia ApplePi

"The definitive user's reference for Mac software, hardware, and attitude. ... Written in a clear, witty style, The Macintosh Bible saves time and money."

Ý - Computer Literacy Newsletter

Ý What Readers Said About Earlier

Ý Versions of The Macintosh Bible

"Marvelous, funny, witty, entertaining, functional, directional, and extremely informative."

Ý - Shelly Frederick, Portland, Oregon

"This is the best Mac book I have ever read. It reviews nearly every aspect of the computer and gives very good tips and hints."

Ý - Roberto Martinez, Hempstead, New York

"This book stands out for its organization, information, usefulness, and ease-of-use. I never expected to be entertained by, or enjoy reading, a 'computer book.' This is great! Thanks."

Ý - Rebecca Martin, Prairie Village, Kansas

"Finally someone out there who really does want us to know what is going on. Thank you."

Ý - Sarah Pennell, Sydney, Australia

"I was afraid to unpack my Performa 600 until I got your Bible and started reading. Thank you for taking me by the hand and giving me a set of brains."

Ý - John McGuire, Syracuse, New York

"It's like having Technical Support at your finger tips, only you're not waiting for someone to call you back while they look up the answer."

Ý - Katrina Birling, Neenah, Wisconsin

"Unbelievably magnificent! I was already an advanced Mac user, but your book took me places I never knew existed, much less ever went to before."

Ý - Susan Berstein, Tampa, Florida

"Fantastic value and top-notch suggestions from people who care. Thanks!"

Ý - Doug Quiring, Ontario, Canada

"It's like a good INIT: Don't need it until you got it, but then you can't live without it."

Ý - Patrick Montgomery, Voteborg, Sweden

Product Description:

Book by Dinucci Darcy Castro Elizabeth

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• Editore: Peachpit Press Publications
• Data di pubblicazione: 1994
• ISBN 10: 1566091403
• ISBN 13: 9781566091404
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero edizione: 5
• Numero di pagine: 1188