Macworld® Mac® OS X Bible - Softcover

Poole, Lon; Cohen, Dennis R.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 076453467X ISBN 13: 9780764534676

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons, 2001

Synopsis

The comprehensive reference. 100% of what you need to kno; This definitive, 100% complete handbook and reference to the "new generation" Mac OS, OS X (Ten), offers scores of undocumented tips and secrets. Essential coverage for Mac users of all levels of experience includes coverage of installation, taking advantage of hot new features, setting up OS X on a network, running older applications in emulation mode, using Sherlock 2, Finder functions, printing, fonts and more.

About this title

About the Author

About the Author Lon Poole is the award-winning author or coauthor of over two dozen computer books, including all seven books about other versions of the Mac OS, four additional Mac books, and numerous others. His popular "Quick Tips" column ran in Macworld magazine for over 15 years, and he has written 65 magazine feature articles on Mac topics. He has a B.A. in Computer Science from the University of California, Berkeley. Lon lives in northern California with his wife and two sons. He enjoys hiking, bicycling, carpentry, and traveling. Dennis R. Cohen has written or contributed to many books, including Macworld Microsoft Office 2001 Bible, Macworld Apple Works 6 Bible, Apple Works 6 For Dummies, and Mac Secrets (6th Edition) as well as being the technical editor for over fifty titles in just the last few years. A software developer for over 20 years and a Mac developer since 1984, he brings a history not only with the Mac, but also with other platforms. Dennis lives in Sunnyvale, California, with his Boston Terrier, Spenser.

From the Back Cover

If Mac OS X can do it, you can do it too ... From its totally revamped user interface to its new Unix-fueled kernel and souped-up graphics engine, Apple's latest operating system is nothing short of revolutionary. This all-in-one guide explains how to navigate the new interface and harness the power of OS X, whether you're a longtime Mac user or you just bought your first iMac. So let Mac experts Lon Poole and Dennis R. Cohen take you on a grand tour of this amazing OS - and show you step by step how to maximize your Mac! Inside, you'll find complete coverage of Mac OS X
* Get the scoop on how OS X differs from previous Mac operating systems
* Master the new Aqua interface, from the Dock and Finder to System Preferences
* Run both Classic applications and the latest OS X software!
* Harness Sherlock to make online research - and shopping - a snap
* Take video, sound, and recording capabilities to the max using QuickTime, iMovie, and iTunes
* Create personalized desktops for every member of your family, classroom, or workgroup
* Control your Mac with improved speech recognition
* Share files over your own Ethernet network or AirPort wireless network
* Automate tedious tasks with AppleScript
* Maintain your Mac OS X system for peak performance
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Edition details

• Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
• Publication date: 2001
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 076453467X
• ISBN 13: 9780764534676
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 936