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Apple Sad Macs, Bombs and Other Disasters – by Ted Landau (1993) - Computer - With replacement box
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Apple Sad Macs, Bombs and Other Disasters – by Ted Landau (1993) - Computer - With replacement box

Step into a bit of classic computing history this holiday season with this original 1993 edition of Sad Macs, Bombs and Other Disasters — the definitive guide for early Macintosh users. A perfect gift for retro tech fans, Mac historians, or anyone who loves a dash of nostalgia under the Christmas tree. As a Macintosh restorer myself, I’ve learned an incredible amount from this book — it has been an invaluable reference throughout my restoration work. // What this edition brings you: – The classic guide as published by Addison-Wesley in 1993 — a piece of the early Macintosh era. – Clear, user-friendly instructions for diagnosing and solving crashes (“Sad Macs”), system failures and other disasters — a must-have for vintage Mac users or collectors. – A thorough reference that captures the spirit and challenges of 1990s Mac computing. // Why this book is a festive, collectible gem: – A rare slice of computing history — perfect for fans of vintage Apple. – Great conversation piece for tech lovers: imagine unwrapping this under the tree and diving into the world of classic Mac troubleshooting. – A nostalgic reminder of simpler times — when “bomb” icons and system errors were part of daily Mac life. The book later received several editions and updates, but the original or early ’90s editions remain valuable for collectors and retro-Macintosh enthusiasts. Give someone (or yourself) a gift that’s more than a book — a journey back to the early days of personal computing. Carefully packaged and ready to ship for the holidays!

No. 100797316

No longer available
Apple Sad Macs, Bombs and Other Disasters – by Ted Landau (1993) - Computer - With replacement box

Apple Sad Macs, Bombs and Other Disasters – by Ted Landau (1993) - Computer - With replacement box

Step into a bit of classic computing history this holiday season with this original 1993 edition of Sad Macs, Bombs and Other Disasters — the definitive guide for early Macintosh users. A perfect gift for retro tech fans, Mac historians, or anyone who loves a dash of nostalgia under the Christmas tree.

As a Macintosh restorer myself, I’ve learned an incredible amount from this book — it has been an invaluable reference throughout my restoration work.

// What this edition brings you:
– The classic guide as published by Addison-Wesley in 1993 — a piece of the early Macintosh era.
– Clear, user-friendly instructions for diagnosing and solving crashes (“Sad Macs”), system failures and other disasters — a must-have for vintage Mac users or collectors.
– A thorough reference that captures the spirit and challenges of 1990s Mac computing.

// Why this book is a festive, collectible gem:
– A rare slice of computing history — perfect for fans of vintage Apple.
– Great conversation piece for tech lovers: imagine unwrapping this under the tree and diving into the world of classic Mac troubleshooting.
– A nostalgic reminder of simpler times — when “bomb” icons and system errors were part of daily Mac life.

The book later received several editions and updates, but the original or early ’90s editions remain valuable for collectors and retro-Macintosh enthusiasts.

Give someone (or yourself) a gift that’s more than a book — a journey back to the early days of personal computing. Carefully packaged and ready to ship for the holidays!

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Toby Wickwire
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Estimate  € 150 - € 200

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