From Book News, Inc.
Written for the home Macintosh user who wants to learn more about the features and capabilities of the operating system, this guide offers tips for organizing files, searching the internet with the Sherlock tool, playing video and audio, setting up a local network, automating tasks with AppleScript, and finding shareware utilities. This edition covers Mac OS X version 10.2 Jaguar.Copyright © 2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR


Book Description
* Updated and enhanced to cover version 10.2 (Jaguar), including enhanced information on using OS X's powerful Unix features
* Offers scores of undocumented tips and secrets on installation; taking advantage of hot new features; setting up OS X on a network; running older applications in emulation mode; and using Sherlock 3, AirPort, iChat, iCal, Address Book, Apple Mail, and QuickTime 6
* Expanded and enhanced troubleshooting tips
* Covers exciting new interface changes and includes tricks for multitasking and customizing a system


Book Info
Text covers Jaguar version 10.2. A guide to learning the new Aqua interface; shows how older applications run in Classic mode; and introduces the digital hub. Also covers installing and setting up OS X on a network and sharing files. Beginning to advanced level. Includes index and glossary. Softcover.


From the Back Cover
"I’m certain that the book you’re holding right now is the best Mac OS X book available." —Jim Heid, "Mac Focus" columnist, Los Angeles Times Unleash the speed, power, and stability of Mac’s next-generation OS X Jaguar Release your creativity with new digital audio, video, and graphic design tools Discover voice commands, AppleScript automation, the Aqua interface, and new networking capability If Mac OS X can do it, you can do it too . . . Brace yourself for Mac’s most powerful operating system yet! Whether this is your first Mac experience or you’re upgrading from an older version, these three experts make it easy. They guide you through installation, help you learn the new Aqua interface, show you how your older applications run in Classic mode, introduce you to the amazing digital hub, and more. Using these expert tricks and troubleshooting tips, you’ll tame the Jaguar and harness its power. Inside, you’ll find complete coverage of Mac OS X version 10.2 Jaguar Install and configure OS X version 10.2 Jaguar and correct any problems that may arise Understand the impact of OS X’s UNIX basis and how to maximize its additional capabilities Set up OS X on a network, share files, and take advantage of new network services Establish accounts for other users and manage accounts and privileges Get acquainted with the new Aqua user interface and its built-in enhancements to familiar icons, windows, and menus Explore new online features like Sherlock 3, iChat, Address Book, Mail, and QuickTime 6 Work with audio and video editing Learn how to communicate with OS X via spoken commands and how to automate repetitive tasks with AppleScript

FROM THE PUBLISHER

Brace yourself for Mac's most powerful operating system yet! Whether this is your first Mac experience or you're upgrading from an older version, these three experts make it easy. They guide you through installation, help you learn the new Aqua interface, show you how your older applications run in Classic mode introduce you to the amazing digital hub, and more. Using these expert tricks and troubleshooting tips, you'll tame the Jaguar and harness its power.

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