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Summary: One of the best computer books I have ever read!!!
Review: I see where everyone is coming from in their reviews on this book. But.... I think the "ads" are a welcome change. There is not much out there, program wise for Be and I appreciated Hacker discussing whats available. I also didn't mind the trashing of Windows and MacOS. I've been putting up with Linux users who have been badmouthing Windows and MacOS for a few years now and I guess I have become desensitized to the bad publicity on theses 2 OS's (but were all still using them!!) Getting to the point of all of this: Its a good book!!! Even if you were expecting 800-900 pages on Be, your still getting 500-600 good quality pages about a great operating system. Not everyone is able to "figure it out on their own after a few days" and this book will especially help those people in addition to providing some usefull insight to computer veterans. I would definately recommend this book to anyone. It was money well spent for me.
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Summary: Be the ball, but read this book first!
Review: If you're interested in getting into the Be operating system (BeOS), then get the BeOS Bible now! Myself, I was literally raised on Windows 3.1 and up, with limited experience with DOS and no exposure to alternative (= better) operating systems out there. With Mac's status on the market in perpetual flux; Unix's esoteric domination on the way out; OS/2's waning following; and Linux's daunting installation and heavy-handed command line, it seemed that Be was FINALLY the alternative OS for me. Two things going for it:1) It's brand new and isn't here to compete with Gates, but to accompany it and others. 2) Its amazingly easy to install, use, and boot (under 10 seconds!) Scot Hacker does a brilliant job of light-heartedly illustrating all the nitty gritties, as well as presenting a good background of computing architecture. A very good and important read. Get it now along with the operating system.
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Summary: Finally an IT book I can call "Great"
Review: Interesting, technically sound, a great intro to BeOS but goes deeper, too. The addition of interviews with Be inc. employees and other interesting bits (like the part about BeBox) are the cherry on top of this masterpiece. I think bundling The BeOS Bible with BeOS was a great idea. I'm eagerly looking forward for any books on Be, written by Scot Hacker.
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Summary: Most through BeOS reference on the market! A must have!
Review: Scot Hacker covers every aspect of BeOS from soup to nuts, targeting users, enthusiasts, and developers alike! I recommend every Be user own a copy of this text.
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Summary: Most through BeOS reference on the market! A must have!
Review: Scot Hacker covers every aspect of BeOS from soup to nuts, targeting users, enthusiasts, and developers alike! I recommend every Be user own a copy of this text.
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Summary: A superb guide to a superior desktop OS
Review: There may not be any other books (yet) on BeOS for users, but once you buy this you really won't care. This book is truly superb! Approachable for the novice, yet full of useful info and features for the more technically inclined - much like BeOS itself. Hacker's writing is clear, witty and never bores the reader. If you have *any* interest in BeOS you'll want this book!
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Summary: BeOS Bible: Or how you can't run Be without this Book
Review: This book came with the purchase of a license of the BeOS. And it has saved me more times than I can count. The book is clearly and concisely written with an online addendum that fills in some missing pieces.Mr. Hacker understands the BeOS and how to use it..in short "he get's it". And is able to transfer this information on to his audience.If you plan on using the BeOS or want indepth information about the BeOS itself, applications for Be, or some good background information on computers in general, this book will work wonders for you.Buy it.
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Summary: BeOS Bible: Or how you can't run Be without this Book
Review: This book came with the purchase of a license of the BeOS. And it has saved me more times than I can count. The book is clearly and concisely written with an online addendum that fills in some missing pieces.Mr. Hacker understands the BeOS and how to use it..in short "he get's it". And is able to transfer this information on to his audience.If you plan on using the BeOS or want indepth information about the BeOS itself, applications for Be, or some good background information on computers in general, this book will work wonders for you.Buy it.
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Summary: The BeOS Bible covers all aspects of the BeOS
Review: This book is incredibly well written and provides countless tips and tricks that would take any normal user months to figure out. Things like how to restart the Tracker and Deskbar via the command line and the ability to change directories in the terminal by dragging folders to the terminal window are just two examples of the many useful bits of information that will help you make the most out of the BeOS. There's even a great chapter for introducing users to the bash shell included with Be. Furthermore, the BeOS Bible goes into detail about how to use some applications that are out there for Be right now. While some who have written reviews attack the book for doing this, I think it was a great thing to include. The BeOS is still young and there are a lot of apps out there that people don't know about yet, and this book helps to give a small overview of what they can do and how to get started. As for the book insulting other OS's, this is true, though it's not as prevalent as some would suggest. However, I don't have any problem with this -- anyone who has used the BeOS knows how vastly superior to MacOS and Windows it is, and they deserved to get knocked. Last but not least, the BeOS Bible has taught me more than just information about Be; it contains a wealth of general computing knowledge that is useful beyong the realm of the BeOS. In short, if you have Be, get this book.
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Summary: Indispensible Tool
Review: This is a very necessary book for anyone using Be. For people who are new to Be down to the advanced. Little tips covering everything from hidden window shells (want be to look like a mac? Windows? Amiga?) to the topics of networking and beyond. A MUST BUY for any Be people.
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