Publishers unleash pack of Tiger books

Publishers unleash pack of Tiger books 04/15/2005 08:29 PM

Hot on the heels of Tiger’s release on April 29 will be the first pack of books dedicated to bringing the Mac user up to snuff on Apple’s new operating system. Publishers with planned releases coming out in the next few months include O'Reilly, Wiley and Peachpit Press, among others. While most of the books appear to be targeting the average or new Mac user, programmers and server adminstrators will not be left out. O’Reilly has five publications coming out: The Mac OS X Tiger Pocket Guide by Chuck Toporek is the fourth edition of this Mac OS X book, this time with a focus on what's new in Tiger; Learning Unix for Mac OS X Tiger by Dave Taylor introduces Mac users to the Unix side of Mac OS X; Mac OS X Tiger for Unix Geeks by Brian Jepson and Ernest E. Rothman covers how to run Linux on your Mac, and how to run Mac OS X on x86 systems using PearPC; Essential Mac OS X Server Administration by Michael Bartosh and Ryan Faas is being called the definitive book on Mac OS X Server; and finally, David Pogue is returning with his Mac OS X: The Missing Manual, Tiger Edition, which is planned for a July release. Wiley Publishing has also planned several publications on the subject of Tiger. Mac OS X Tiger For Dummies By Bob LeVitus is geared for both brand new Mac users and longtime enthusiasts. Then there’s the Mac OS X Tiger All-in-One Desk Reference For Dummies By Mark L. Chambers and Mac OS "X" Tiger Timesaving Techniques For Dummies By Larry Ullman and Marc Liyanage. Wiley is also the publisher of Andy Ihnatko’s The Mac OS “X” Tiger Book, a completely revised and enhanced edition developed in cooperation with Apple Computer. It’s release is being planned for MacWorld Boston in July. Peachpit Press is also featuring several Tiger books. Take Control of Tiger by Adam Engst, Tonya Engst, Joe Kissell, Kirk McElhearn and Matt Neuburg features an all-star team, with each author dedicated to telling you everything you need to know about a particular subject. Mac OS X 10.4 Tiger: Visual QuickStart Guide by Maria Langer walks readers through the process of installing and configuring Tiger, then introduces the Mac OS desktop, including the Dock and the Sidebar, before moving on to more advanced Finder techniques, application basics, printing and faxing, connecting to the Internet, account management, configuring your Mac for multiple users, and more. Dashboard Widgets for Mac OS X Tiger: Visual QuickStart Guide by Dori Smith is a task-based guide written by a JavaScript master who shows you how to start creating all kinds of Dashboard Widgets-from calculators to stock tickers, contact lists, and more. Robin Williams is the author of three new Tiger books. The Robin Williams Mac OS X Book, Tiger Edition, The by Robin Williams and John Tollett features the basics of using Mac OS X as well as all of the important new and improved features. Williams also returns with a new Tiger edition in the Peachpit Learning Series, which features focused lessons providing step-by-step instructions through practical, real-world projects that teach Mac OS X Tiger inside and out. In The Little Mac Book, Tiger Edition by Williams, readers will will learn how to find their way around the interface; use the desktop, Dock, Finder, and icons; control the mouse; manipulate windows; search with Tiger's new Spotlight feature; save and print documents; and more. Bestselling computer book author Scott Kelby has two new publications coming out that focus on Tiger. Getting Started with Your Mac and Mac OS X Tiger: Peachpit Learning Series by Scott Kelby provides a simple, practical approach guaranteed to get you sending email, going on the Internet, creating Word documents, and more immediately with Mac OS X Tiger. Kelby also returns with the latest in his Killer Tips series with Mac OS X Tiger Killer Tips. Other Tiger books include: Teach Yourself VISUALLY Mac OS X Tiger (Teach Yourself Visually) by Erick Tejkowski shows visual learners how to work with files, customize their computers, and explore the iLife applications. Hacking Mac OS X Tiger: More than "X" Hacks, Mods and Customizations (ExtremeTech) by Scott Knaster is being hyped as a serious, down-and-dirty book that blows away the default system settings, unlocks hidden gems, and offers readers total control over their Mac OS X system like never before. Maran Illustrated Mac OS X v.10.4 Tiger by Ruth Maran is a valuable resource for all readers, regardless of experience.

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