More about This Macintosh
Title | More about This Macintosh PDF eBook |
Author | John Ostrowick |
Publisher | John Ostrowick |
Pages | 263 |
Release | 2010-11 |
Genre | Computers |
ISBN | 1445717638 |
This book explains how to use the Apple Macintosh computer, running Mac OS X. It is intended as a book for people who want to go beyond clicking on icons, and who want to know what is really running under the hood. It covers the BSD/UNIX commandline on Mac OS X, and explains the underlying structure of the OS in some detail, including how to set up the Mac as a server, how to write shell scripts, how to troubleshoot the Mac, and how to write AppleScripts.
Protect Your Macintosh
Title | Protect Your Macintosh PDF eBook |
Author | Bruce Schneier |
Publisher | |
Pages | 315 |
Release | 1994-01 |
Genre | Computers |
ISBN | 9781566091015 |
Uncovers a host of problems and suggested solutions for issues ranging from protecting data from thieves or spies; backing up and storing files; and safeguarding from viruses to choosing bars, chains, and locks to prevent physical removal. Original. (All Users).
Macintosh Human Interface Guidelines
Title | Macintosh Human Interface Guidelines PDF eBook |
Author | Apple Computer, Inc |
Publisher | Addison-Wesley Professional |
Pages | 420 |
Release | 1992 |
Genre | Computers |
ISBN | 9780201622164 |
This book provides authoritative information on the theory behind the Macintosh 'look and feel' and the practice of using individual interface components. It includes many examples of good design and explains why one implementation is superior to another. Anyone designing or creating a product for Macintosh computers needs to understand the information in this book.
Insanely Great
Title | Insanely Great PDF eBook |
Author | Steven Levy |
Publisher | Penguin |
Pages | 337 |
Release | 2000-06-01 |
Genre | Computers |
ISBN | 0140291776 |
The creation of the Mac in 1984 catapulted America into the digital millennium, captured a fanatic cult audience, and transformed the computer industry into an unprecedented mix of technology, economics, and show business. Now veteran technology writer and Newsweek senior editor Steven Levy zooms in on the great machine and the fortunes of the unique company responsible for its evolution. Loaded with anecdote and insight, and peppered with sharp commentary, Insanely Great is the definitive book on the most important computer ever made. It is a must-have for anyone curious about how we got to the interactive age.
Inside Macintosh
Title | Inside Macintosh PDF eBook |
Author | Caroline Rose |
Publisher | Addison Wesley Publishing Company |
Pages | 1250 |
Release | 1985 |
Genre | Computers |
ISBN |
Mac
Title | Mac PDF eBook |
Author | Cary Lu |
Publisher | |
Pages | 454 |
Release | 1985 |
Genre | Computers |
ISBN |
Mac OS X in a Nutshell
Title | Mac OS X in a Nutshell PDF eBook |
Author | Jason McIntosh |
Publisher | "O'Reilly Media, Inc." |
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.