Peachpit`s Original BibleSeries

Peachpit’s Original
Bible Series
COMPREHENSIVE REFERENCES
Series Description
Pick up one of Peachpit ’s comprehensive
Biblesand you’ll find everything you need to
get the most out of your system software
and hardware. Straightforward and easy to
read, these complete re fe re n ce books are
packed with troubleshooting advice, technical
tips, timesaving tricks, helpful illustrations, and
detailed information from leaders in each OS
community. Well-known worldwide, this series
is great for beginners and digital gurus alike.
BEGINNER TO ADVANCED.
Selling Points
• Comprehensive approach covers everything
you would ever want or need to know
about your system software and hardware.
• Authors are leading industry experts sharing
their technical advice and timesaving tips.
What Reviewers Are Saying
“ A clearly-written, comprehensive reference
for just about all things Macintosh,including
the new iMac.”
—Chris Robinson, PCPhoto
“ The BeOS Bib l eis the definitive guide to
exploring the wonder of the BeOS. It provides
a Be insider’s look at every aspect of using the
system, and Mr. Hacker manages to make the
excursion entertaining as well as informative.”
—Dan Farber, ZDNET
“ If you want to make the most of the BeOS,
don’t be without this book.”
—Robert Lemos, ZDNN
“ You will learn to choose and use the best
hardware for your needs, and how to master
all kinds of software.”
—Rohn Engh, PhotoStock Notes
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About the Authors
SHARON ZARDETTO AKER is the author of more than
a dozen Macintosh books, including The Macintosh Bible, 7th
Edition. She was also the author of The Macintosh Bible, 3rd
Edition and contributing editor to the fourth,fifth,and sixth
editions. Sharon has written hundreds of articles for many
different magazines over the years. She designs Web sites
and databases and teaches classes on Macintosh-related topics.
HENRY BORTMAN is an award-winning freelance journalist
with 15 years experience writing about computer technology.
Formerly MacUser’s technical director, he is currently a
contributing editor to Macworld and macweek.com.
He is also the author of the BeOS human interface guidelines.
KIP CROSBY is a freelance writer and editor and publisher
of The Analytical Engine, the only publication devoted to the
history of computing in California.He maintains Kip’s Garage
(www.kipsgarage.com), a Web site that archives and
circulates tech tips, rumors, gossip, and philosophy for the
high-tech community.
FRED DAVIS was formerly editor-in-chief of MacUser,
director of PC Magazine Labs, and editor of PC Week. He
is also a technical editor of CNet and has authored more than
14 other computer books, including the previous editions of
The Windows Bible.
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SCOT HACKER has been involved with the BeOS community
since mid-1996,when he launched ZDNet’s BeHive,the Web’s
first commercial source of BeOS analysis and commentary.
He runs the legendary BeOS Tip Server,a massive collection of
tips and suggestions for end users. His love affair with BeOS
borders on obsession.
CHRIS HERBORTH is an active member of the BeOS
community and one of only two winners of a BeOS Masters
Award for Outstanding Contributions. Chris has written
technical documentation for microkernels,operating systems,
GUI applications,commend-line utilities,online help systems,
Web sites,and various other projects.
ROBERT LAURISTON has written and edited hundreds
of reviews and how-to articles on PCs, printers, monitors,
multimedia, Windows, applications, and the Internet for
major computer magazines including PC World, Windows
Magazine, CNet, and Computers.com.His contribution to the
second edition of The PC Bible won an award in the Society for
Technical Communications’ 1996 International Technical
Publications Competition.
PRICE (USA / CAN)
PUB DATE
The BeOS Bible
0-201-35377-6
$34.99 / $52.50
4/99
The Macintosh Bible, 7th Edition
0-201-87483-0
$34.99 / $52.50
10/98
The Macintosh Bible, 8th Edition
0-201-70899-X
$34.99 / $52.50
10/01
The PC Bible, Third Edition
0-201-35382-2
$34.99 / $52.50
12/98
The Windows 98 Bible
0-201-69690-8
$34.95 / $48.95
6/98
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