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You're smart and savvy, but also busy. This comprehensive guide to Apple's Mac OS X 10.6, Snow Leopard, gives you everything you need to know to live a happy, productive Mac life. Learn Mac OS X Snow Leopard will have you up and connected lickity–split. With a minimum of overhead and a maximum of useful information, you'll cover a lot of ground in the time it takes other books to get you plugged in. If this isn't your first experience with Mac OS X, skip right to the "What's New in Snow Leopard" sections. You may also find yourself using this book as a quick refresher course or a way to learn new Mac skills you've never tried before.

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In-depth guide to all aspects of handling Apple's newest big cat Whether you manage a large enterprise server or your own Macs at home or in a small office, this book has what you need to understand Apple's new Mac OS X Snow Leopard Server inside and out. Crammed with information, this detailed guide presents best practices and insights that have been field-tested by author Daniel Dilger, a professional administrator and Apple developer. You'll soon learn to deploy, administer, and update Apple's powerful new cat. Get to know Mac OS X Snow Leopard Server, Apple's scalable, 64-bit UNIX-based operating system, and the most powerful Mac OS X version yet Explains all aspects, both hardware and software Shows how to host Web 2.0 applications, crunch tons of data, or centralize the day-to-day activities of a software development team Covers installation and configuration, account authentication and authorization, using open directory, using print and file services, managing accounts and deployment, and using Apple Remote Desktop, Enterprise solutions, and command line control Explores open source applications such as iChat Theater, Mail, iCal, Podcast Producer, and more Keep Mac OS X Snow Leopard Server purring with this practical guide. Note: CD-ROM/DVD and other supplementary materials are not included as part of eBook file.

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This low-priced, pocket-sized, handy guide is packed with bite-sized chunks of practical information for people who want to jump in and master Snow Leopard, the fastest and most powerful Mac OS X to date. Written by Mac expert Jeff Carlson, this essential companion features snappy writing, eye-catching graphics, and a fresh design that walks readers through the most common Snow Leopard tasks.

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