Mac OS in a Nutshell

Edition: 1
Release: 2000-06-08
Publisher: O'Reilly Media
Binding: Paperback
ISBN/ASIN: 1565925335



Mac OS in a Nutshell: A Power User's Quick Reference (In a Nutshell (O'Reilly))

Mac OS in a Nutshell is a comprehensive, compact reference that systematically reveals what serious users of Mac OS will find interesting and useful. Free download Mac OS in a Nutshell books collection in PDF, EPUB, FB2, MOBI, and TXT formats. It includes the essential details of the operating system, utility programs, and configuration settings, all captured in a consistent reference format.O'Reilly's "In a Nutshell" series revolutionized computer book publishing with their common-sense approach, depth of detail, and focus on practical information that's of real use. This style is perfect for both intuitive and deep Macintosh users. If it's true that "you can learn the Mac in two hours," it is also true that this operating system has hidden depths. Best deals ebooks download Mac OS in a Nutshell on amazon.Mac OS in a Nutshell plumbs those depths for readers who want to know the Mac OS and its integrated system of hardware and software inside and out. Up-to-date with information on the iMac and System9, Mac OS in a Nutshell opens the world of Apple computing to a new audience.It contains:New changes for Mac OS 9, including information on the revamped Sherlock A fast-paced introduction to the operating system for new users Detailed documentation on User Interface including clipboard and memory management A look at almost every command and utility available with Mac OS, including window behaviors, universal commands, and important documentation on programs such as QuickTime Detailed advice and documentation on multimedia and printing, including color management and fonts A detailed treatment of Internet configuration and access via Dial-Up Networking; also covers peer-to-peer and client-server file sharing Lots of tips, gotchas, and clever ways to do familiar and not-so-familiar tasks Pointers to useful online sites for additional informationThis book follows the common-sense O'Reilly approach, cutting through the hype and giving readers practical details they can use every day. Anyone who wants to make the most of Mac OS will love this book.With Macintosh products earning more devotees every day, there's ever- increasing demand for a high-quality book that welcomes new users without being overly simple. Mac OS in a Nutshell mostly takes a basic approach to the Mac OS, going into detail on the core (pun intended) UI and its built-in productivity and customization tools. Rita Lewis explains even the most basic Mac facts--such as how to create and rename folders--but, unlike many of her book's competitors, doesn't stop there. Readers will find this book useful after they graduate from novice status, because Lewis digs into harder subjects, such as fonts and networking. In these sections, Lewis shows how to get things done, but also explains a fair bit about underlying technologies (in the case of networking) and good style (in the case of typography). Better coverage of AppleScript would make this book better--as it is, the volume hardly touches on the powerful do-it-yourself programming language. Also, the section on Internet connectivity assumes that you'll be hooking up by using an old-fashioned analog modem; with broadband connectivity becoming more popular, it should receive some attention. These are trivial problems, however. Overall, Lewis does a great job of showing new Mac OS users how to become familiar with (and then master) their computing environment. --David Wall Topics covered: Mac OS 8.5 and Mac OS 9, covered from the point of view of an everyday user of the OS. Beginning with user-interface fundamentals, the author progresses through Control Panel applets, file management, fonts and printing, local area network (LAN) connectivity, Internet hookups, and multimedia. Download Mac OS in a Nutshell: A Power User's Quick Reference (In a Nutshell (O'Reilly)) with free ebook downloads available via rapidshare, mediafire, 4shared.

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