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Vintage MacOS Books
A modest selection of vintage MacOS books -- covering versions of the MacOS prior to MacOS X -- MacOS 9/Classic, MacOS 8.5, MacOS 8, even MacOS 7. Please click on the title for more information on each book.
MacOS 9 Books
The latest system software for the resurgent Macintosh platform is Mac OS 9, which includes over 50 new features. Despite the long list of enhancements, however, Apple ships Mac OS 9 without one of the most important features of all: a manual. O'Reilly/Pogue Press comes to the rescue with Mac OS 9: the Missing Manual. Award-winning author David Pogue brings his humor and expertise to Mac OS 9 for the first time in this lucid, impeccably written guide. Readers will appreciate the step-by-step guides to setting up small networks, the tutorials on Mac OS 9's new Multiple Users control panel, and the coverage of Mac OS 9's speech-recognition, color printing, digital video, and self-updating software features. Along the way, Pogue communicates the joy of using the little shortcuts, drag-and-drop surprises, and elegant design touches that make the Mac the most passionately championed computer in the world.
If Mac OS 9 can do it, you can do it too.... From its Sherlock 2 search engine to its voiceprint passwords, Apple's new operating system is packed with ingenious features that make your life easier. This all-in-one guide explains how to make the most of OS 9's capabilities, whether you're a Mac veteran or you just bought your first iMac. So let Mac experts Lon Poole and Todd Stauffer take you on a grand tour of this amazing OS -- and show you step-by-step how to maximize your Mac!
MacOS 9: The Complete Reference
At
nearly 900 pages, it's safe to say that
after reading Mac OS 9: The Complete
Reference, you'll learn all you need
to know about Apple's operating system.
Gene Steinberg, author of several
Mac-related books, has provided an
all-encompassing guide to OS 9, though it
isn't for the faint of heart. Although
Steinberg covers the basics (installation,
setting user preferences), this book is
geared more toward users who are already
familiar with the Mac OS and want to take
their knowledge to the next level.
Steinberg gives ample space to such topics
as networking and AppleScript. He also
gives special attention to setting up a
PowerBook or iBook, including a lengthy,
helpful explanation of configuring an
AirPort Card for wireless Internet access.
Mac OS 9 newbies will probably want to
check out a less intimidating guide. But
for those who wish to take full advantage
of Apple's operating system, this book
should reside right next to your
candy-colored iMac.
Earlier MacOS Books
Find out just how much you can do with your Mac- beyond cleaning folders and emptying the trash. Without wasting any time, Mac expert Lon Poole walks you step-by-step through the entire system, demonstrating everything from the Finder to e-mail to the state-of-the-art multimedia capabilities of OS 8.5. So wait no longer. Inside, you'll find complete coverage of Mac OS 8.5!
Mac OS 8.5 Black Book distinguishes itself from most books for intermediate Mac users by providing a comprehensive picture of the latest version of the Macintosh operating system without descending into wearisome interface documentation or indecipherable jargon. This book tackles the Mac OS 8.5 one task at a time, devoting chapters to functional areas (such as AppleScript and memory management). Within the chapters, headings describe problems users might want to solve (such as "Sharing Files and Folders" and "How to Determine Your Hardware Configuration"). Explicit procedures--combined with expository prose, plenty of screen shots, and some bulleted lists--tell exactly what the user needs to do to accomplish the stated goal.
The perfect companion to Apple's Macintosh operating system, The Mac OS 8 Book is a comprehensive end-user guide for all levels. The text is written like a user's manual rather than a tutorial, so you can expect depth as well as clarity on all of the topics. Plenty of screen shots, charts, and highlighted tips illustrate each section. Seasoned users may appreciate the exhaustive reference and troubleshooting guides, as well as the complete tour of OS 8's new features.
This volume in MacWorld's Mac OS Bible series covers all versions of the Mac OS from 7.0 through 7.6 with a thorough examination of what differs in each update and upgrade. Find out if you're running the best version for your hardware and what you need to upgrade. There are plenty of tips and tricks to configure system attributes that you might have considered "untouchable." In addition, the MacWorld Mac OS 7.6 Bible features a detailed guide to available utilities and cool toys to check out. The [then] latest advancements in key Apple technologies, such as Quicktime, CyberDog, OpenDoc, and more, are all covered.
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