The Little iBook Book - Softcover

Williams, Robin; Tollett, John

Softcover

ISBN 10: 020170093X ISBN 13: 9780201700930

Publisher: Peachpit Pr, 1999

The hip designer-authors provide basic to modestly advanced tips and techniques for using Apple's new portable computer at home, at the office, and on the road, using only mildly promotional language. Includes a glossary of useful terms and clear b&w illustrations throughout. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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Review:

Almost anyone who's used a Macintosh long enough to consider him- or herself a "Mac user" knows about Robin Williams, author of The Little Mac Book and several other well-loved guides to desktop publishing. She's always used her books to welcome newcomers to the Mac community, and here she teams up with John Tollett on The Little iBook Book. This latest addition to the Mac canon focuses on Apple's swoopy new notebook computer, its Mac OS 8.6, its applications software, and the tricks of the mobile-computing trade. Williams and Tollett don't disappoint, delivering advice well-suited for those getting into personal computing by way of an iBook.

The most interesting portion of this book deals with connecting to the Internet under Mac OS while traveling (the section has relevance to users of non-iBook Mac portables too). The authors explain how to safely hook your computer to phone ports in hotels and public facilities (though they don't get into slicing open phone cables and manipulating individual wires--a need that arises in certain really gnarly telecom situations). They also show how to adjust the iBook's dialer software for mobile connectivity (mostly with MindSpring in the United States) and explain how to bill your Internet-access calls to your calling card. They also give a fine overview of the accessories available for spiffing up your streamlined companion. --David Wall

Topics covered: Basic iBook anatomy, Mac OS 8.6 and standard software, AirPort technology (in summary), and Internet connectivity at home and on the road.

From the Back Cover:

Taking its cues from the iMac, the sleek new iBook, Apple's Internet-ready and blazingly fast new portable, successfully combines high style and low price, guaranteeing it both buzz and sales. Who better to extol the virtues of mobile computing and familiarize you with the iBook's nifty features than Robin Williams, the bestselling author of The Little Mac Book, The Little iMac Book, and The Non-Designer's series? Because Williams and coauthor John Tollett are on the go all the time themselves, they know what you need to know to get the most out of your iBook.

Williams and Tollett show you how to navigate the ins and outs of computing at home and on the road, with conversational explanations and entertaining illustrations. Learn everything from desktop basics to how to use the iBook's innovative wireless connection feature. This slim volume is as portable as the iBook itself, and an indispensable guide for beginners and intermediate-level users alike.

Platform: MAC

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