Mastering Mac OS X - Softcover

Todd Stauffer

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0782141188 ISBN 13: 9780782141184

Publisher: Sybex, 2002

Synopsis

Based on Mac OS X version 10.2, the Second Edition of Todd Stauffer's comprehensive guide to Apple's OS covers everything from installation to network administration. All of the newest features are covered including the latest versions of Sherlock, QuickTime, iPhoto and AirPort. Author Todd Stauffer's friendly, instructional style makes it easy for you to learn everything from navigating the desktop to using all of OS X's powerful tools. The second edition features over 100 additional pages of new coverage on topics including portable Macs, digital images, security, and remote access. Increased coverage of advanced topics includes data recovery techniques, configuring mail servers, cross-platform solutions and additional command-line coverage for Unix-lovers. With five chapters dedicated to upgrading, maintaining and troubleshooting your Mac's performance and a special Migration Guide for OS 9 Users, Mastering Mac OS X is sure to become an indispensable, time-saving addition to your Mac library.

About this title

About the Author

Todd Stauffer is the author or co-author of over 25 books covering topics such as Web publishing, upgrading Macintoshes, and using the iMac. He's a contributor to MacAddict and a writer for a number of other publications, a humor columnist, car reviewer, speaker and the publisher of a news and entertainment magazine.

From the Back Cover

Isn't It Time You Made the Most of Mac OS X?

Don't let the fact that Mac OS X boasts over 150 new features, is based on Unix, and is also called Jaguar scare you off. This essential guide will help you get all you can out of it. Mastering Mac OS X, Second Edition shows you how to take advantage of every aspect of Apple's powerhouse operating system. Whether you're a Mac newbie or old-timer or you're converting from Windows or Unix, this book will answer all your current questions and equip you with the knowledge you need to keep moving forward. Over 900 pages of coverage includes:

Personalizing Mac OS X: Dock, Desktop, and Finder Using the Classic environment and Classic applications Encrypting data, storing passwords, and using built-in applications Configuring user permissions and settings Connecting to the Internet Troubleshooting and securing your Internet connection Using, automating, and securing e-mail from viruses Using QuickTime 6, QuickTime Pro, and iMovie to play, edit, and export movie files Burning audio and data CDs and playing MP3s, Internet radio, and DVD movies Importing, exporting, and editing digital images Building a secure network and sharing files locally and over the Internet Using Windows and Unix documents, networking protocols, and applications Working with Terminal and Darwin command lines and Darwin applications Backing up and recovering data, managing your disks and peripherals Configuring and tweaking Apache, FTP serving, PHP, MySQL, and QuickTime streaming Quickly diagnosing and solving common system-level problems Troubleshooting Classic and native applications

Edition details

• Publisher: Sybex
• Publication date: 2002
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0782141188
• ISBN 13: 9780782141184
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 880