On Sat, 18 Dec 2004, Tim Collier wrote: > While "OS X: The Missing Manual" is good--good for using as a > door-stop, the thing is HUGE. With all the reading that I do, it's > just too much. The suggested "Learning Unix for Mac OS X Panther" by > O'Reilly Press is a much better choice. It's 156 pages plus the index > for a total of 168 and basically covers what you need to know. Plus
So that's 156 pages on Unix? The MM has under 50. To state the obvious, The MM's purpose is to address all the various issues involved with learning OS X, both from an OS 9 and Windows-experience pov. It's well organized, well written/understandable, and has a pretty good index - *plus* access to the on-line cd-rom material. It all depends on your need. If it's *only* to learn OS X/Unix, then you're right, but for someone wanting a good OS X ref, The MM is great. > it's only $20.00. The Missing Manual is a good reference to have on > hand but I don't think the average user wants a 6000 page tome to have <ahem> appx 700 pages, including appx 20 page index > to refer to every time you have a question....especially when you can > ask it here. I certainly thought folks were encouraged to do a bit of leg-work *before* posting on these lists. Hence the FAQ, etc. I'll note your comments for future ref ;-) -- Non Illegitimi Carborundum -- G-List is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- We have Apple Refurbished Monitors in stock! | & CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> G-List list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml> --> AOL users, remove "mailto:"; Send list messages to: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/g-list%40mail.maclaunch.com/> iPod Accessories for Less at 1-800-iPOD.COM Fast Delivery, Low Price, Good Deal www.1800ipod.com
