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Learning about Mac® OS X
This chapter from our book Troubleshooting Mac OS X provides links to a variety of recommended resources for learning Mac OS X.
Books
The following books are worthwhile additions to the libraries of both new and experienced Mac OS X users.
Troubleshooting Mac OS X
Dr. Smoke's Troubleshooting Mac OS X provides comprehensive, step-by-step troubleshooting advice for preventing or resolving hundreds of Mac OS X problems.
Learning Mac OS X
If you are new to Mac OS X or wish that Apple provided a printed manual, we recommend the following books authored by David Pogue:
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| Snow Leopard® | Mac OS X Snow Leopard: The Missing Manual. Switching to the Mac: The Missing Manual, Snow Leopard Edition. |
| Leopard® | Mac OS X Leopard: The Missing Manual. Switching to Mac: The Missing Manual, Leopard Edition. |
| Tiger® | Mac OS X: The Missing Manual - Tiger Edition. Switching to the Mac, Tiger Edition. |
| Panther® | Mac OS X: The Missing Manual - Panther Edition. |
| Jaguar | Mac OS X: The Missing Manual - Second Edition. |
Learning Terminal
Mac OS X users desiring an in-depth guide to Terminal commands with numerous examples will want to read The Mac OS X Command Line: Unix Under the Hood by Kirk McElhearn.
Online Help
To learn about the many sources of online help available for Mac OS X and how to use these effectively, see our Obtaining Help Online FAQ.
Training
- The Apple® Mac 101 Web site offers an online guide to using your Mac effectively.
- Apple also offers Switch 101 to help those switching from other operating systems to the Mac and Mac OS X.
- Atomic Learning® offers free Mac OS X Orientations classes, providing introductory tutorials in QuickTime® for Snow Leopard, Leopard, and Tiger.
- If there is an Apple Store® in your area, check for the free Mac OS X orientation sessions and other classes offered at these locations.
- MacAcademy® sells Mac OS X training courses on CD-ROM.
Web sites
In addition to the Apple Discussions, there are many Web sites offering useful Mac OS X hints, tips, tutorials, reviews, and advice. Our favorites are listed on our X-Links page.
Free Macos Classes
Apple User Groups
Apple supports a variety of user groups worldwide. You may have heard of these by the acronym MUGS: Macintosh User Groups. To find an Apple User Group in your area, visit the Apple User Groups home page.
To get deeper into Mac OS X
Free Mac Classes At Apple Store
- A vast resource of free technical documentation from Apple can be found on the Mac OS X Documentation page of the Apple Developer Web site. We especially recommend reading Mac OS X Technology Overview.
- Since Mac OS X is based in part on a version of FreeBSD®, you may find the Documentation section of the FreeBSDWeb site informative, especially the Resources for Newbies, Handbook, and FAQ.
- Some good technical books on Mac OS X are published by O’Reilly & Associates, Inc.