Product Description

This is new–generation follow–up to the best–selling Macworld Mac OS Bible, the latest edition of which has over 60,000 copies in print. This totally revised edition delves into Apple′s powerful new OS X. The book is packed with hundreds of helpful explanations, tips and techniques from Mac gurus Lon Poole and Dennis Cohen.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #1021065 in Books
• Published on: 2001-12-01
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 936 pages

Amazon.co.uk Review
The Macworld Mac OS X Bible offers a comprehensive look at what is arguably the most complicated and advanced operating system currently available for consumer-level PCs. OS X represents a major step in the evolution of the Macintosh computer, but it is not an easy step. The authors understand this and present OS X in a clear and unintimidating way.

The book weighs in at nearly 800 pages and the authors have covered nearly every aspect of OS X. From installation through maintenance and good backup habits, we explore Mac OS X and all its installed applications. There are few stones unturned, including such important new concepts as the "Superuser" account, the NetInfo Manager, and access rights and privileges.

The friendly and clear style of the writing masks the complexity of OS X and discussing it in bite-size chunks will help any level of Mac user understand. Each chapter is littered with sidebars, notes, tips and tricks, offering an abundance of information on everything from setting a default Web browser to connecting pre-OS X Macs to their newer brothers, to writing scripts in the new AppleScript.

If you're attempting to upgrade, have upgraded, or plan on diving into OS X, keep the Mac OS X Bible handy. Even browsing through the pages long after you've upgraded is a sure way to pick up a new trick. --Mike Caputo

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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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.