[shrink]

I bought my parents their first computer over the holidays - an eMac, but they're having a hard time getting started. I set up as much as as I could for them, but found that when I tried to explain things there were way too many aspects of computing I took for granted that really needed explaining. We're talking having to explain something as simple as a double-click.

Anyway, I live across the country from my folks, so I wanted to get them just a basic computing book so they can learn on their own. I remember reading a book titled something like "Understanding System 7.5" that helped me tremendously back in the day. I've heard okay things about the "Dummies" series, but does anybody have any good suggestions?

I already have a typing tutor program on the way for them.

I hope this questions is appropriate for this forum. Thanks in advance for your help.

[mcsjgs]

David Pogue's Missing Manual for Panther is a good book for beginners. Covers just about everything basic in Panther and Apple's apps. Lots of screenshots as well.

[zachs]

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg...41538?v=glance

Try that...it goes through basics such as clicking, drag & drop, etc. and progresses into more advanced stuff.

[aapljack]

Take a look at Aaron Rosenzweig's Old Fart's Guide to the Macintosh. Here is a review of it. I heard an interview with the author. Sounds like it would be a good book for a beginner. If you can get past the title.

[shrink]

Thanks! Exactly what I was looking for. I'm going to head over to the local bookstores for closer inspection then send one to my folks.

[brachiator]

check out www.macosxhints.com. The guy who runs the site, robg, used to and still may have a good basics guide in PDF.

edit: robg's book is available on Amazon, edited by D. Pogue, here.