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Is there a good book on how to switch to a Mac?
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I am trying to decide whether or not if I want to purchase a MacBook but reading up on it makes me change my mind. How do you operate one of these things and is there a book to read upon it?
- Mary
The MacBook is a fine choice for a entry level Mac laptop, and in general it can do almost all that you would do with desktop Apple computers. If you are new to the Mac OS, and have been using Windows, consider this book – “Switching to the Mac” – as a reference guide.
Apple has also put together some helpful information and videos about Getting a Mac.
- Jacob
What are some good manuals on iWork ’09?
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I recently purchased a MacBook Pro. I have used a PC forever and need a good guide to running iWork ’09. What do you suggest?
I have always loved the Missing Manual series from O’Reilly press. Here is a link the the O’Reilly iWork ’09 book. You might also try O’Reilly’s Switching to the Mac guide in the same series.
Both would be well worth adding to your library.
- Jacob
What are some good books on switching from PC to Mac?
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Hi Jacob,
I like to make the move from Windows OS’s to Mac. My wife and I are heavy PC users (not gamers) but use the PC for business, communications, and Internet shopping. We are looking at a desktop model, something like the MB325. Can you suggest any reference material to read? Any books that describe the types of Macs and what they can do? Thank you.
-Ron
P.S. I have wanted to make this move for several years as I am tired of all the maintenance and upkeep for a PC.
Welcome to the Mac community, we are happy to have you. The 24″ Aluminum iMac that you are looking at is a good choice and should last you many years. I share a similar model with my wife in our home office and it is a great central family computer.
I love the “The Missing Manual” series from Pogue/O’Reilly press and think it would be a good series for you to read. Start with “Switching to the Mac: The Missing Manual – Leopard Edition.” Then after you become comfortable with the differences between Mac and Windows, you can move on to “Mac OSX Leopard: The Missing Manual.”
If you are interested in reading some online sources, you can try this switchers site that has some basic info to get you started: www.switchtoamac.com.
Hope this helps,
Jacob
