Mac OS 8 Revealed

Mac OS 8 Revealed
Author: Tony Francis
Publisher: Addison Wesley Longman
Total Pages: 0
Release: 1996
Genre: Mac OS 8
ISBN: 9780201479553

Providing the first authoritative information on this new operating system, this book is an essential resource for Macintosh developers who need to study the new architecture in order to make their software Copland-compatible and for system administrators who mustplan for the upgrade of their network of Macintoshes.

Running Mac OS X Tiger

Running Mac OS X Tiger
Author: James Duncan Davidson
Publisher: "O'Reilly Media, Inc."
Total Pages: 400
Release: 2006
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 9780596009137

For power users who want to modify Tiger, the new release of Mac OS X, this book takes them deep inside Mac OS X's core, revealing the inner workings of the system.

Mac OS 8

Mac OS 8
Author: Maria Langer
Publisher:
Total Pages: 324
Release: 1997
Genre: Computers
ISBN:

"Mac OS8: Visual QuickStart Guide" covers the features introduced in Mac OS 7.6, demonstrating the revised System Software Installer, Extensions Manager, OpenDoc Essentials Kit, Cyberdog (OpenDoc on the Internet), Open Transport, and more. Seasoned author Maria Langer illustrates new file management techniques, the new undo command, revised menus, and improved multitasking.

Mac OS 8 for Dummies

Mac OS 8 for Dummies
Author: Dan Parks Sydow
Publisher: For Dummies
Total Pages: 230
Release: 1997
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 9780764503122

The fun and easy way to understand the latest version of the Macintosh operating system, this title explains new features based on updates to the Mac OS 8.0 interface. Readers will learn about CyberDog, a group of Internet-access components, and the OpenDoc plug-in software architecture. Dan Parks Sydow also shares tips and tricks for customizing the Mac for maximum productivity.

Macworld Mac & Power Mac SECRETS

Macworld Mac & Power Mac SECRETS
Author: David Pogue
Publisher: Wiley Publishing
Total Pages: 1144
Release: 1994
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 9781568841755

Mac lovers unite: Here's the second edition of the book that delves into the deep, dark recesses of the Mac and tells why things are the way they are. Includes updated information about the new PowerPC, unleashes the secrets of the PowerBook, gives tips on buying a Mac, and offers information on movies, sound, multimedia, networking, and more. Includes three disks.

Mac OS 8 For Dummies

Mac OS 8 For Dummies
Author: Bob LeVitus
Publisher: For Dummies
Total Pages: 438
Release: 1997-09-10
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 9780764502712

Free Mac OS 8 "Cheat Sheet" Inside! Discover the Techniques the Gurus Use to Squeeze Every Ounce of Performance from the New Mac OS 8! Mac® OS 8 For Dummies® is the fun and easy way to figure out the latest version of the Macintosh operating system. Whether you're brand new to the Macintosh environment or upgrading from older system software, bestselling author Bob LeVitus takes you on an information-packed tour of Mac OS 8. This easy-to-use reference explains how everything works in the simplest of terms so that you get the most out of your Mac. Let These Icons Guide You! Points you to shortcuts and insights that save you time and trouble Highlights nerdy technical discussions you can skip if you want to Warns you of an irreverent, sometimes passionate outburst by the author Ask for IDG Books' …For Dummies® Books, the Fun and Easy Way to Find Out About Computers. Also look for IDG Books' Mac® Programming For Dummies®, 2nd Edition, the fun and easy way to program with your Mac, and more Macs® For Dummies®, 2nd Edition, for even more information about your Mac! Inside, find helpful advice on how to: Tweak your control panels to customize the look and feel of Mac OS 8 Get your Mac up and running on the Internet in no time Save RAM and hard disk space with Bob's guide to "What Can Stay and What Can Go" Manage your files and folders to keep your Mac's system neat and organized Automate your everyday tasks with a fun introduction to AppleScript Resolve extension and control panel conflicts with ease Master networking, file sharing, and printing Discover the difference between real and virtual memory

Mac OS X Server Essentials

Mac OS X Server Essentials
Author: Schoun Regan
Publisher: Peachpit Press
Total Pages: 562
Release: 2006
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 0321357582

The only Apple-certified book on Mac OS X Server, this comprehensive reference takes server administrators, support technicians, and ardent Mac users deep inside the server operating system, covering everything from installing and configuring Mac OS X Server to the fine points of networking technologies, service administration, customizing users and groups, command-line service equivalents, and more. Keyed to the learning objectives of the Apple Certified Technical Coordinator certification exam, the lessons in this self-paced volume serve as a perfect supplement to Apple’s own training class, as well as a first-rate primer for computer support personnel who need to support and maintain Mac OS X Server as part of their jobs. Focused lessons take you step-by-step through practical,real-world tasks Ample illustrations help you master techniques fast Lesson goals and time estimates help you plan your time Chapter reviews summarize what you’ve learned About the Editor: Schoun Regan is CEO of I.T. Instruction (www.itinstruction.com) and leads its group of roving IT specialists, The Mac Trainers. Schoun routinely travels North America, training users on Mac OS X, Mac OS X Server, Windows integration, and image management and deployment. He organizes and speaks at the Mac OS X Pro conference sessions at Macworld Expo and various other conventions, educational institutions, and businesses.

Mac OS X and iOS Internals

Mac OS X and iOS Internals
Author: Jonathan Levin
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 38
Release: 2012-11-05
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 111823605X

An in-depth look into Mac OS X and iOS kernels Powering Macs, iPhones, iPads and more, OS X and iOS are becoming ubiquitous. When it comes to documentation, however, much of them are shrouded in mystery. Cocoa and Carbon, the application frameworks, are neatly described, but system programmers find the rest lacking. This indispensable guide illuminates the darkest corners of those systems, starting with an architectural overview, then drilling all the way to the core. Provides you with a top down view of OS X and iOS Walks you through the phases of system startup—both Mac (EFi) and mobile (iBoot) Explains how processes, threads, virtual memory, and filesystems are maintained Covers the security architecture Reviews the internal Apis used by the system—BSD and Mach Dissects the kernel, XNU, into its sub components: Mach, the BSD Layer, and I/o kit, and explains each in detail Explains the inner workings of device drivers From architecture to implementation, this book is essential reading if you want to get serious about the internal workings of Mac OS X and iOS.

Mac OS X in a Nutshell

Mac OS X in a Nutshell
Author: Jason McIntosh
Publisher: "O'Reilly Media, Inc."
Total Pages: 834
Release: 2003
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 9780596003708

Following the common-sense O'Reilly style, Mac OS X in a Nutshell ruts through the hype and gives readers practical details they can use every day. Everything you need to know about Mac OS X has been systematically documented in this book. Mac OS X in a Nutshell offers a complete overview of Mac OS X 10.2 (Jaguar), from its Aqua interface right down to its BSD Unix core. This book familiarizes readers with the Finder and the Dock, System Preferences, file management, system and network administration issues, and more. Later chapters include coverage of the Terminal and how to configure a DAMP (Darwin, Apache, MySQL, Pert/PHP/Python) web-publishing system. In Mac OS X in a Nutshell, you'll find : • Detailed information on virtually every command and utility available on Mac OS X Jaguar • The most complete and thorough coverage of Mac OS X's Unix commands you'll find anywhere • Detailed advice and documentation on system configuration, with extensive coverage of the System Preferences and use of the Finder and Dock • An overview of basic system and network administration features, including coverage of NetInfo and Directory Services • Hundreds of tips, tricks, and clever ways to do familiar and not-so-familiar tasks • Instructions on installing the X Window System and how to build and run BSD Unix applications • An overview of Mac OS X's Unix text editors, including vi and Emacs • An overview of CVS, the concurrent version system • Information on shell syntax and variables for Mac OS X's default user shell, tcsh Each command and option in the book's Unix Command Reference has been painstakingly tested and checked against Jaguar-even the manpages that ship with Mac OS X can't compete in accuracy. Mac OS X in a Nutshell is the most comprehensive quick reference on the market and is a must for any serious Mac user.