Product Profile
 
NeXT On Your Desk: An Introductory Guide to
Using the NeXT Computer

Author:Michael B. Shebanek
Title: NeXT On Your Desk: An Introductory Guide to Using the NeXT Computer
Electronic Component:  Diskette
Estimated Price:   $34.95
ISBN:
Projected Bound Book Date: February 1993
Length:368 pages
Trim Size: 7 x 9 1/4"

Special Features:
 
o  the most up-to-date book published describing the NeXT computer, including
NeXTSTEP version 3.0
 
o  designed and written with the novice and potential NeXT user in mind,
particularly Mac and PC converts
 
o  book focuses on commands, tools and applications, all of major importance to
new users
 
o  NeXTSTEP 3.0 graphical user interface described in detail for novice and
intermediate users
 
o  diskette included with book contains variety of software tools most importan
for new NeXT users

Primary Market:
 
NeXT machine users and prospective NeXT buyers. Of particular interest to Mac
and PC converts.

Book Information:
 
The NeXT machine, since its introduction several years ago, has made steady
gains in sales within the educational and science professional marketplace.
Recently NeXT machines have also made serious inroads in the business and
government productivity markets. Prices of the machines are falling and the
hardware, software and operating systems programs devised for the NeXT platform
have been considerably improved. Above all, the NeXT machine and its unique
UNIX operating system have received "rave" reviews from their buying clientele,
which is the "true" test of any serious computer.
 
Shebanek's book, scheduled for publication only months after the roll-out of
NeXTSTEP 3.0 and some new NeXT hardware, should be perfectly placed to play off
these events and appeal to a large crowd of potential new users for NeXT
machines, including those Intel 486 (PC) users who can now set up the NeXTSTEP
3.0 Object-Oriented Operating System on their DOS-based computers. As of this
writing, there is no direct competition for Shebanek's book. Th few books which
do exist, are dated. Thus the stage is set for a well-written, up-to-date book
with accompanying software tools that introduces new users to the NeXT
philosophy, the machine and the NeXT platform software. The author, Mike
Shebanek, draws upon his years of experience as a computer analyst and
programmer to lead readers step-by-step into the NeXT world.
 
Author Information:

 
Table of Contents:
 
Chapter 1: An overview of NeXT Design Philosophy
Chapter 2: Elements of a NeXT Computer
Chapter 3: The NeXT Workspace
Chapter 4: Managing File and Folders
Chapter 5: Managing Applications
Chapter 6: Advanced Features
Chapter 7: Tricks, Tips, and Techniques
Chapter 8: Customizing the Workspace
Chapter 9: Where to go Next
Chapter 10:Catching the Culture
Appendix A:NeXT Internet Archive Sites
Appendix B:NeXT Data Sheets
Appendix C:NeXT User Groups
Appendix D:Items Included on Diskette
Appendix E:Popular NeXT File Formats