Mac OS 8 Revealed


Book Description

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.




The Mac OS 8.6 Book


Book Description

Master the basics, work efficiently with files and folders and organize the desktop, convert files, and much more with the information contained in this book. The CD-ROM includes handy images and fonts to use in Web sites and documents and Internet Tools such as Eudora Light.




Mac OS 8 for Dummies


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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.




Mac OS 8 For Dummies


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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




MacTech Magazine


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Macworld Mac OS 8.5 Bible


Book Description

Scores of undocumented tips and secrets are offered on installation, Finder functions, printing, fonts, and more. This tutorial/reference features day-and-date coverage of the latest Macintosh standard (non-Rhapsody) system upgrade. New OS features include Microsoft Internet Explorer, the new file system (code named Sequoia), QuickTime 3.0, and Apple Data Detectors.




Macworld Mac OS 8 Bible


Book Description

A hands-on book filled with practical advice, "Macworld Mac OS 8 Bible" covers the biggest Mac OS change since 1992. Readers will learn insider's tips about the new built-in Internet capabilities of OS 8. The author is the original Mac Answer Man, "Macworld" magazine's Quick Tips columnist.




Mac OS X and iOS Internals


Book Description

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.




Web Intelligence and Intelligent Agents


Book Description

This book presents a unique and diversified collection of research work ranging from controlling the activities in virtual world to optimization of productivity in games, from collaborative recommendations to populate an open computational environment with autonomous hypothetical reasoning, and from dynamic health portal to measuring information quality, correctness, and readability from the web.




Macworld? Mac? Secrets?


Book Description

This is the all new update to the phenomenally popular Macintosh classic, revised an enhanced to cover Apple's most significant OS upgrade in years. It's packed with useful advice and secrets for every aspect of Macintosh computing, including hardware, operating system, Internet, applications, and utilities. This 6TH EDITION features a companion Web site for readers with a complete list and links of Mac Secrets software, searchable versions of all chapters from the book, new searchable chapters posted on a regular basis, new David Pogue comments and content, PDFs of past editions, and more!