Mac OS X: The Complete Reference - Softcover

Feiler, Jesse

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0072126639 ISBN 13: 9780072126631

Publisher: McGraw-Hill Osborne Media, 2001

Synopsis

Offering comprehensive coverage of the Mac OS X, this helpful resource explains how to install and configure hardware, software, and peripherals; discusses the new features and capabilities of Mac OS X; and offers advice on how to connect to the Internet, use the Sherlock 2 search function, and more. Original. (Intermediate)

About this title

About the Author

Jesse Feiler (Philmont, NY) is Software Director of Philmont Software Mill. He has server as manager, software developer, consultant, author, and speaker for organizations such as Apple Computer, the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, and Prodigy. He has also written several books, including Real World Apple Guide (1558514295) and Application Servers: Powering the Web-based Enterprise (012051338X).

From the Back Cover

The Most Authoritative Book Available on Apple's New Operating System

Take Apple's most stable, advanced, operating system to unprecedented heights with the help of this full-coverage resource. Learn how this completely new operating system leverages powerful, core technologies like Java and Unix, while building upon the famously friendly Macintosh interface. Take advantage of Mac's renowned networking capabilities, rock-solid system architecture, and best-in-class graphics support. From Darwin, the open source core of Mac OS X to Aqua, the elegant, surprisingly simple user interface, Mac OS X: The Complete Reference elucidates every facet of this stunningly smart operating system, guiding you to a rich, productive, and entertaining Mac OS X experience.
*Navigate effortlessly in Aqua--the fluid, fresh, state-of-the-art user interface
*Use the revolutionary Dock to organize and access everything from documents to applications to streaming video
*Save and exchange documents over networks using the Mac OS X pdf-based graphic architecture and file sharing
*Store, organize, and retrieve files more easily than ever through Aqua's completely reconfigured Finder
*Send and receive mail with the Mail application--plus create documents, databases, and presentations with AppleWorks
*Develop and deploy applications in Classic, Carbon, or Cocoa development environments
*Maximize your Internet experience with features like Sherlock, iTools, and support for a wide array of protocols
*Use AppleScript, Mac OS X services, and the command line to increase your productivity
*Implement even richer graphics with built-in support for portable and consistent visual effects, multimedia, and more
*Understand pre-emptive multitasking, symmetric multiprocessing, and protected memory for virtually crash-proof computing

Reviews

A timely and complete reference for OS X is in order. Maria Langer's Mac OS X (Computer Media, LJ 7/01) faltered, but Feiler has come through. He clearly covers a range of concepts, including the Aqua interface, networking, applications, and, surprisingly, programming OS X with Carbon and Cocoa (see above). This volume lives up to its nameDthe programming aspect is a nice bonus. Highly recommended for libraries catering to Mac users.
Copyright 2001 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Edition details

• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Osborne Media
• Publication date: 2001
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0072126639
• ISBN 13: 9780072126631
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 763