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ISBN: 1-57610-429-X

374 pages
$ 24.99 (U.S.)
$ 36.99 ( Canada)

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The iMac Book

by Don Rittner

Don Rittner's The iMac Book is the peachiest book an iMac user could ever dream of. The author's flair for writing is conversational, educational, unintimidating and interesting. It should be required reading for every new iMac user who may have a couple of unexplained questions about their new computer or who wants to maximize the potential of their fruit-colored iMac.

Whether you are a first-time computer user with a brand-new iMac sitting on your desk or you're thinking of buying a gift for a friend who's just made the switch from PC to iMac, this is a great book! It's not a technical book, per se, although it can lead you to plenty of Internet sites which discuss more technical information on the iMac,if you need it.

From the seductive translucent book jacket to the innermost pages of the book, you'll learn everything there is to know about getting your sassy iMac ready for the Internet. If there's a question, Don Rittner's got the answer.

You'll learn how to send e-mail; how to keep your iMac free of nasty viruses; how to use your iMac and the Internet for research; where the best search engines and databases are located; how to chat with other iMac users around the world; and a whole bunch of valuable stuff every iMac user needs to know.

Rittner is no rookie when it comes to Apple computers. He's been a Mac owner for over 15 years and the top dog of one of the oldest Mac Users Groups in the US, the Macintosh Enthusiasts Club of the Capital Area (MECCA- Albany, NY).Currently, he also publishes a zine called The MESH-Inside Cyberspace (www.themesh.com) and produces and hosts Inside the Net, a weekly radio show which broadcasts live in the Capital District region of NY and is simulcast on the Internet at www.wrow.com

Clearly, this hardcover book is a "must have" reference for new iMac users because it provides a detailed look at one of the most intuitive and well-designed computers which Apple has ever designed. This very user-friendly, plug-n-play book is a perfect blend of information and fun. It's an Apple, remember?

Here's just a sample of what you can learn by reading this 374 page reference book:

• How to connect the iMac and go online!
• The skinny on Java, web browsers, FTP, mailing lists and newsgroups and Usenet
• How to create a newsgroup
• Online do's and don'ts--Don's hilarious Guide to "Good Manners" (Netiquette)
• Where to find iMac and Apple related Mailing lists
• Plenty of URLS of iMac resources and gaming sites
• What third-party peripherals are and which ones you can attach to your iMac
• What to do about a floppy drive replacement
• How to attach a printer to your iMac
• How to add more memory
• Which USB scanner to purchase
• How to increase your video RAM
• What software you can run on your iMac
• How to take care and clean your iMac
• How to use Sherlock and maximize your iMac research potential
• How to feed your iMac with commercial, shareware, and freeware software
• How to protect your iMac from catching a virus
• Basic tech support and maintenance (including what do do when your screen freezes or iMac crashes)
• Common terms relating to computers, iMacs and the Internet

Best of all, this book is jam-packed with handy URLs. Especially for beginners, this is an excellent resource to begin surfing the Net with.

Why you should buy this book: Easy to read with valuable tips found in the margin/sidebars of the pages, The iMac Book will give readers a solid insight on the operation of the iMac and how to have fun with it!