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Mac Os X in 24 Hours

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ISBN-10: 0672324741

ISBN-13: 9780672324741

Edition: 2nd 2003 (Revised)

Authors: John Ray, Robyn Ness

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This is an uncomplicated introduction and guide to successfully using OS X, written by those who understand the quirks and frustrations of OS X.
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Book details

List price: $29.99
Edition: 2nd
Copyright year: 2003
Publisher: Pearson Education
Publication date: 11/6/2002
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 456
Size: 7.00" wide x 8.75" long x 1.00" tall
Weight: 1.628

(NOTE: Each chapter concludes with a Summary, Q & A, and Workshop.)Introduction
Introduction TO MAC OS X. Hour
A Tour of Mac OS X.Setting Up Mac OS X
Understanding Mac OS X Architecture
Applications Included with Mac OS X
System Preferences
The Mac OS X Desktop.Hour
Using the Finder and the Dock.The Finder Window
The File System
Performing File and Content Searches
The Finder Menu Bar
Task: Burn a Disc
The Dock.Hour
Basic Applications for Productivity and Recreation.Desk Accessories
Preview
TextEdit
Ink
Chess.Hour
Installing New Applications.Software Sources
Task: Downloading and Installing Software
Opening Compressed Files with StuffIt Expander
Software Considerations in a Multiuser System
Some Software Suggestions
Graphics And Multimedia. Hour
iTunes.iTunes
Task: Creating and Working with Playlists.Hour
iPhoto.Using iPhoto.Hour
QuickTime and iMovie.QuickTime
iMovie.Hour
DVD Player and iDVD.DVD Player
iDVD Basics
Advanced Features
Network And Internet. Hour
Setting Up Mac OS X Networking.Creating an Internet Connection
Setting Network Port Priorities and Locations
Using Internet Connect.Hour
Web Browsing and .Mac Membership.The Internet Explorer Interface
Task: Using the Address Bar and the Button Bar
Task: Using and Adding Favorites in the Explorer Bar
Mac.Hour
Sherlock.Sherlock Channels
Sherlock Preferences.Hour
Mail and iChat.Mail
Address Book
iChat.Hour
Using Network Sharing.Sharing Services
Connecting to Shared Folders
Sharing Your Internet Connection.Hour
Keychain Access and Network Utility.Keychain Access
Network Utility: A Quick Overview
Advanced System Configuration. Hour
Sharing Your System: Multiple Users.Understanding Mac OS X User Accounts
Logging In
Adding and Removing Users
Controlling File Permissions
Understanding Groups
The Root Account.Hour
Setting Up Printers and Fonts.Using Print Center
Common Printer Settings
Adding Fonts
Using the Mac OS X Fonts Panel.Hour
Monitors and ColorSync.Configuring Displays
Using the Display Calibrator Assistant
Task: Calibrate Your Display
Introduction to ColorSync
ColorSync System Preferences Panel
ColorSync Utility.Hour
Accessibility Features and Additional System Preferences.Personal System Preferences
Hardware System Preferences
Internet and Network System Preferences
System Preferences
Universal Access
Advanced Mac Os X Features. Hour
Automating Tasks with AppleScript.What Is AppleScript?
Using the Script Editor
Scripting Syntax
Script Menu.Hour
UNIX Command Line Tour.Terminal: The Window to the Underworld
Working with Files: Basic Commands
Process Management
Server Administration
Getting Help with Manpages
Other Useful Commands.Hour
UNIX Advantages: The Power of UNIX.Scripting Languages
X Window System
Server Applications and Tools.Hour
System Utilities and Monitors.Disk Utility
Disk Copy
Task: Creating Disk Images
Task: Burning CDs
System Profiler
Process Viewer
Force Quit a Process
CPU Monitor
Task: Adding the CPU Monitor to Your Menu Bar.Hour
Security Considerations.Mac OS X Security
Implementing Local System Security
Maintaining Security Online.Hour
Maintenance and Troubleshooting.Automating Software Updates
Backing Up Your Data
Diagnostics
Restoring the Administrator Password
Viruses
Appendix. Appendix A
Installing Mac OS X.Mac OS X System Requirements
Preparing Your Hard Drive for Mac OS X
Partitioning Your Drive
Installing Mac OS
Installing Mac OS X.Appendix B
Running Classic Applications.Launching Classic
The Boot Process
Running Classic Applications
Classic Options
Direct Booting to Mac OS 9 and Back to Mac OS X.Appendix C
Working with Files, Folders, and Applications.Moving Files and Folders
Renaming Files
Copying Files and Folders
Deleting Files and Folders
Creating Aliases
Opening Unrecognized Files
Force Quitting Applications with the Process Manager
Index