Mac OS X is quickly becoming one of the most popular operating systems for power users. Mac OS X’s ability to mesh an easy-to-use and attractive interface with a Unix back end has attracted average and power users to the Mac. In 2007, Apple releases the next version of Mac OS X: Leopard.
Mac OS X Leopard: Beyond the Manual is geared toward power users who are upgrading to Leopard (from either earlier Mac OS versions, Microsoft Windows, or anything else) and want to quickly get up to speed with the various facets of this Operating System. Written especially for power users and developers, this book covers a range of topics including:
- Leopards sleek new interface
- Unique Mac OS features and applications
- Managing all the System and User preferences
- Working with add on devices via USB, Firewire, and Bluetooth
- General system maintenance
- Data backup, recovery and security
- Using the standard included Leopard applications including Mail, Safari, Preview, and more
- Learning how to use and take advantage of the powerful Darwin subsystem in Leopard
- Configuring the network to take full advantage of the powerful networking capabilities in Leopard
- Getting started with Leopards Development Tools and features
- Using the latest features available for working with Windows on your Apple computer
About the Author
Scott Meyers has worked in and around the computer industry, beginning as an Apple Sales Specialist and Consultant over 12 years ago, he has since moved on to various other jobs including Web Design and Development, Editing books on Web Development, Open Source and Apple Technology, and Marketing. He is a Select ADC (Apple Developers Connection) Member and a huge fan of Mac OS X which brings together his love of the Apple's traditionally best of class GUI and applications with the unrivaled power of Unix and Open Source technologies and applications.
Mike Lee, the World's Toughest Programmer, has been bending computers to his will since the mid-90's. As a majordomo of Delicious Monster Software, he spends most of his time working on Delicious Library or answering support e-mail. His next project is a nonprofit software company dedicated to raising money and awareness for Madagascar and the world's few remaining lemurs.
