Recommendation for an OS X Panther book

macnovicemacnovice
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in macOS edited January 2014
I am a newbie in this forum as well as mac in general. Just bought the Powerbook G4 in late December, 2003. I like to get a book on OS X Panther to familiarize with the OS. I really like Robin Williams book on Jaguar but her new book on Panther won't be available until April 1, 2004 (according to the publisher). I have waited 2 months for her book and I don't want to wait any longer. Any recommendations on a comprehensive text on OS 10.3.X are welcome.



Thank you.



Frank

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  • Reply 1 of 11
    ipodandimacipodandimac Posts: 3,273member
    Quote:

    Originally posted by macNovice

    I am a newbie in this forum as well as mac in general. Just bought the Powerbook G4 in late December, 2003. I like to get a book on OS X Panther to familiarize with the OS. I really like Robin Williams book on Jaguar but her new book on Panther won't be available until April 1, 2004 (according to the publisher). I have waited 2 months for her book and I don't want to wait any longer. Any recommendations on a comprehensive text on OS 10.3.X are welcome.



    Thank you.



    Frank



    Mac OS X Panther Killer Tips, by Peachpit



    The OS X Panther visual quickstart guide also by peachpit



    theres also a robin williams panther version of whatever you used out now too
  • Reply 2 of 11
    sonofsylvanussonofsylvanus Posts: 579member
    Do you wanna spend money on a book? Look on the net...



    http://www.arstechnica.com/

    http://www.oreillynet.com/mac/

    http://www.xvsxp.com/

    http://www.macosxhints.com/



    These sites can teach you a lot. As can X's Help (in Finder Help>Mac Help) and I think there is a Getting Started PDF for OSX somewhere -- look on your installation disc or on Apple's website (can't remember, anyone know?).
  • Reply 3 of 11
    homhom Posts: 1,098member
    Quote:

    Originally posted by SonOfSylvanus

    Do you wanna spend money on a book? Look on the net...



    http://www.arstechnica.com/

    http://www.oreillynet.com/mac/

    http://www.xvsxp.com/

    http://www.macosxhints.com/



    These sites can teach you a lot. As can X's Help (in Finder Help>Mac Help) and I think there is a Getting Started PDF for OSX somewhere -- look on your installation disc or on Apple's website (can't remember, anyone know?).



    Um, these are the exact wrong links to give to a person that is new to a Mac.



    The Robin Williams book is very good, but I would probably recommend David Pouge's Missing Manual. However, the best way to learn is to play around. It's easier then you think it is. If you have any questions feel free to post them.
  • Reply 4 of 11
    macnovicemacnovice Posts: 7member
    Quote:

    Originally posted by HOM

    Um, these are the exact wrong links to give to a person that is new to a Mac.



    The Robin Williams book is very good, but I would probably recommend David Pouge's Missing Manual. However, the best way to learn is to play around. It's easier then you think it is. If you have any questions feel free to post them.



    Thanks HOM for your reply.



    I've checked out the "Missing Manual" by David Pouge. I didn't have my Powerbook with me so I couldn't try out the examples. Yet, I've found it confusing to following his instructions. Pouge is good in describing the history of the OS. I think I will stop by Barnes and Noble with my Powerbook and give the book another go. What do you think of the Mac OS X Panther Bible? I only wanted to buy one book on the fundamentals of Panther, so I wanted to make it count.



    Any thoughts on that as well?



    Thanks again!



    Frank
  • Reply 5 of 11
    macnovicemacnovice Posts: 7member
    Quote:

    Originally posted by ipodandimac

    Mac OS X Panther Killer Tips, by Peachpit



    The OS X Panther visual quickstart guide also by peachpit



    theres also a robin williams panther version of whatever you used out now too



    Thank you, ipodandimac.



    I will keep those books in mind when I look for my book.



    Frank
  • Reply 6 of 11
    alpha macalpha mac Posts: 463member
    "Mac OS X Unleashed 3rd ed"
  • Reply 7 of 11
    sonofsylvanussonofsylvanus Posts: 579member
    Quote:

    Originally posted by HOM

    Um, these are the exact wrong links to give to a person that is new to a Mac.



    Why?! Im new to Mac (not fully 6 months) and am no tech expert. I found my way by fiddling, asking questions on forums and looking on the net.



  • Reply 8 of 11
    sonofsylvanussonofsylvanus Posts: 579member
    In fact, I would say http://www.xvsxp.com/ is particularly good as an introduction to Mac as it compares OS X in detail with what a switcher might be familiar with, ie Windows.
  • Reply 9 of 11
    macnovicemacnovice Posts: 7member
    Quote:

    Originally posted by Alpha Mac

    "Mac OS X Unleashed 3rd ed"



    Thank you, Alpha Mac. Can you tell me why do you think

    Mac OS X Unleashed 3rd edition is a good text for a Mac

    Beginner please?



    Frank
  • Reply 10 of 11
    superkarate monkeydeathcarsuperkarate monkeydeathcar Posts: 2,407member
    I like Poque's books. His "Missing Manual" series was always very helpful to me and i disagree about them being hard to follow.

    Plus his writing is fun to read.
  • Reply 11 of 11
    sunreinsunrein Posts: 138member
    I have and use Pogue's "Missing Manual" books. It's the best writing I've seen in quite some time for understanding a new operating system.
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