Cyber Akuma Posted November 22, 2009 Share Posted November 22, 2009 First of all, I want to say that I am not new to computers, so I am not looking for something that will assume you barely know how to turn a system on or use a mouse, or are unfamiliar with standard concepts such as copy and paste and so forth. I've been using Windows and DOS for over a decade now, so mostly my experiences are limited to the Windows GUI and the DOS CLI, as well as performed dozens of hardware upgrades and system builds. I have a Mac Mini and have been trying to learn MACOSX on it, but there is only so far you can go by trying to self-learn, and I am typically heavily reliant on keyboard shortcuts, which of course are completely different on MACOSX. I am not just looking to learn how to use MACOSX (though I am also looking to do that) but to also learn how it works and how to troubleshoot/administer it. I know, you need to learn how to use it before you go more advanced, no need to point that out to me. Anyway, are there any good sites, or preferably, books you can recommend about this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PNWDweller Posted November 25, 2009 Share Posted November 25, 2009 First of Try here: Apple's Mac 101 Then for some good hints go here: MAC OS X Hints Misc Sources: Lifehacker- Switching to a Mac MacWorld - Guide to switching as well Then of course there is Google. :) I think it helps to learn a bit of Linux as well if you intend to use the command line or Terminal as it is called. I messed around in Linux for a few years for no more than a few weeks at a time. When I went to the Mac, the commands are essentially the same as it is built off of BSD but very very heavily modified to make it OSX. If you are adept at using computers and can learn them pretty well, then you shouldn't have any problems learning the Mac. They are made to be so super user friendly that your Grandparents who never touched a computer could use them. My 6 year old step daughter could probably use it no problem if I let her near it. LOL As far as books, I think the best thing is to go to your favorite book store in person and take a look at what they have lined up for the Mac. Then, buy the book there or online. In person bookstore browsing is good because you can actually look at the middle of the book, end or front to get an idea if if is right for you. :) Hope this helps! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DigitalE Posted November 25, 2009 Share Posted November 25, 2009 First off, it's Mac OS X, not MACOSX. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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