Mac 911 - Softcover

Breen, Christopher

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0201773392 ISBN 13: 9780201773392

Publisher: Peachpit Press, 2002

Synopsis

If you buy a new Macintosh, you instantly become the owner of not one buttwo OSes--all Macs now ship with OS 9 and OS X preinstalled. The good news:You get the best of both worlds. The bad news: You also get the potentialproblems inherent in each OS. Mac 911 is the rare book that providestroubleshooting tips for both operating systems. Divided into three mainsections, Mac 911 not only offers quick-and-dirty fixes for whatails your Macintosh, it also includes projects that show you how to get themost out of your Mac.

The first section of Mac 911 focuses on troubleshooting startupproblems and Finder mishaps, and gives you the tools and techniques youneed when applications go bad in either OS X or OS 9. In section two,author Chris Breen explores the untapped potential of the Mac. Learnhow to upgrade your Mac, set up a network and use AirPort, build a backupserver, create an MP3 server, play games on a network--in other words, makeyour Mac a veritable "digital hub" connected to today's peripherals andtechnologies. And don't miss the eclectic section three, which includes alist of cool doodads, software, and Web sites, as well as more tips andtricks.

About this title

About the Author

Among his many talents, Chris Breen is a contributing editor for Macworld, where he reviews entertainment and music software and writes the monthly "Mac 911" column. A well-known writer and leader in the Macintosh community, he is also a contributor to the upcoming book, The Macintosh Bible, 8th Edition.

From the Back Cover

All new Macintoshes now ship with OS 9 and OS X pre-installed. Mac 911 is one of the first books to provide troubleshooting tips for both operating systems, and also provides additional projects showing readers how to do more with their Macs, like setting up a wireless network, using your Mac as a backup server, and more. Divided into three main sections, Mac 911 not only offers quick and dirty fixes for your Macintosh, but also shows you how to do more with your Mac. The first section describes troubleshooting startup problems, Finder mishaps, and tools and techniques for applications gone bad in both Mac OS X and OS 9. Section two explores the untapped potential of the Mac. Readers will learn how to upgrade their Mac, set up a network and use AirPort, create a backup server, create an MP3 server, play games on a network, and make a Mac a veritable "digital hub" with today's many peripherals and technologies. Section three offers a list of cool doodads, software and Web sites, as well as additional tips and tricks.

Edition details

• Publisher: Peachpit Press
• Publication date: 2002
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0201773392
• ISBN 13: 9780201773392
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 352