Mac OS 8.5 For Dummies - Softcover

Bob LeVitus, contributing editor of MacUser magazine and the author of Mac OS 8 for Dummies, upgrades his own book to offer essential details of the 8.5 system software. Mac OS 8.5 for Dummies is written for both the beginner and the seasoned Mac "dummy" with hints on everything from organizing files and folders to automating daily functions with AppleScript. While committed Mac owners might argue (with some truth) that their beloved computer is so user friendly that it doesn't need a guidebook, LeVitus shows that even OS 8.5 has a few tricks up its sleeve. Granted, the book has its basic moments--it opens with such questions as "What is system software?" and "What you should see after turning the power on." But eventually LeVitus moves on to more subtle fare, like managing virtual memory, disk cache, and RAM disk or using keyboard shortcuts. He even includes sections on "How to Write an AppleScript in 21 Minutes" and "What Can Stay and What Can Go" in 8.5 OS software (a great way to reclaim RAM and hard-disk space). As with all For Dummies books, key items are flagged in the margins with tip, hands on, warning, or technical stuff icons. The book is also populated with the tongue-in-cheek tone that distinguishes the whole series: "Windows is just like the Mac. Yeah, right. And Yugo is the Eastern-European cousin of BMW." --Patrick O'Kelley

About Bob LeVitus Bob LeVitus has been a contributing editor/columnist for MacUser magazine for many years. He is also the author of several books in the ...For Dummies® series, including ClarisWorks® Office For Dummies®.