Firefox For Dummies (For Dummies (Computer/Tech))

I asked to review this book for one reason only: my parents. You see, I visited them this summer and helped them upgrade their graphite iBook SE to OS X 10.2 (it's what they had, forgive me!), as well as setting them up with a copy of Firefox, as Safari wasn't included on their installation disks, and the only version I could find online was for a later OS X version. Now, my father is a bit on the...obsessive side. He will... Read Full Review

I'm not really a "computer person" but I would say I know my way around the Web decently. I was given this book as a gift from my daughter after one too many complaint about pop-ups or viruses, I suppose. After the initial annoyance of being given a book "for dummies" I actually cracked it open and was convinced to try Firefox. Author Ross does a great job of walking you through using Firefox, A to Z, and even further. I've... Read Full Review

I'll confess... I didn't expect much from this book. Firefox For Dummies by Blake Ross was, in my opinion, going to be a "me too" book about the joys of using Firefox over Internet Explorer. But much to my surprise, this may be one of my favorite Firefox books now... Contents: Part 1 - Getting Fired Up: Why You Should Fire Your Old Browser; Finding Your Way Around Firefox; Setting Up Firefox Part 2 - Ready, Aim, Firefox:... Read Full Review

I own five books on Firefox: Firefox Hacks, Firefox and Thunderbird Garage, Firefox Secrets, Firefox and Thunderbird (beyond Browsing and Email), and this one: Firefox for Dummies. Although I like to have more than one book on a particular subject I can confidently say that - for me - this book alone makes the other four superfluous. It describes all the essential parts in enough detail and in simple language that every non-geek... Read Full Review

I received the book today. I admit that I've been a FireFox user for long time so I know many of the information mentioned in the book. But I believe the book is a great book for new users and a great way to convince other web browsers that it is definitely time to switch to FireFox! Well written book with helpful tips and shortcuts. Recommended for everybody.