Mac OS X in 24 Hours

Teach Yourself

John Ray, Robyn Ness

454 pages, parution le 25/11/2002 (2^eme édition)

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Résumé

In just 24 lessons of one hour or less, you will become familiar with the basics of how your Macintosh and its software work. Using a straightforward, step-by-step approach, each lesson builds on the previous one, allowing you to learn the fundamentals of Mac OS X from the ground up.

Step-by-step instructions walk you through the most common tasks
Q&As, quizzes, and activities at the end of each hour help you test your knowledge
Notes, tips, and cautions point out shortcuts and solutions and steer you clear of potential problems

Learn how to...

Navigate the OS X interface, including the Finder and Dock
Access and organize your audio, video, and image collections with iTunes and QuickTime
Use iMovie to create your own movies and play them with the built-in DVD player
Run classic applications
Set up your Mac for multiple users and enable network and Internet access
Automate tasks with AppleScript
Unlock the power of the Unix command line

Contents

I. INTRODUCTION TO MAC OS X.

Hour 1. A Tour of Mac OS X.
Hour 2. Using the Finder and the Dock.
Hour 3. Basic Applications for Productivity and Recreation.
Hour 4. Installing New Applications.

II. GRAPHICS AND MULTIMEDIA.

Hour 5. iTunes.
Hour 6. iPhoto.
Hour 7. QuickTime and iMovie.
Hour 8. DVD Player and iDVD.

III. NETWORK AND INTERNET.

Hour 9. Setting Up Mac OS X Networking.
Hour 10. Web Browsing and .Mac Membership.
Hour 11. Sherlock.
Hour 12. Mail and iChat.
Hour 13. Using Network Sharing.
Hour 14. Keychain Access and Network Utility.

IV. ADVANCED SYSTEM CONFIGURATION.

Hour 15. Sharing Your System: Multiple Users.
Hour 16. Setting Up Printers and Fonts.
Hour 17. Monitors and ColorSync.
Hour 18. Accessibility Features and Additional System Preferences.

V. ADVANCED MAC OS X FEATURES.

Hour 19. Automating Tasks with AppleScript.
Hour 20. UNIX Command Line Tour.
Hour 21. UNIX Advantages: The Power of UNIX.
Hour 22. System Utilities and Monitors.
Hour 23. Security Considerations.
Hour 24. Maintenance and Troubleshooting.

VI. APPENDIX.

Appendix A. Installing Mac OS X.
Appendix B. Running Classic Applications.
Appendix C. Working with Files, Folders, and Applications.

L'auteur - John Ray

John Ray: is an award-winning Web application developer and network programmer for The Ohio State University. John uses Linux exclusively for his programming efforts and provides customized Linux and UNIXbased TCP/IP programming solutions to businesses nationwide. His other publications include Sams Teach Yourself Linux in 10 Minutes and Special Edition Using TCP/IP. He has also contributed to numerous books, such as Red Hat Linux Installation & Configuration Handbook and Linux Maximum Security.

L'auteur - Robyn Ness

He holds a master's degree in psychology with a specialization in judgment and decision making. She currently works as a Web developer for the department of Communications and Technology at The Ohio State University, focusing on issues of usability and content design. Sams Teach Yourself Mac OS X in 24 Hours marks Robyn's first Sams Publication.

Caractéristiques techniques

	PAPIER
Éditeur(s)	Sams
Auteur(s)	John Ray, Robyn Ness
Parution	25/11/2002
Édition	2^eme édition
Nb. de pages	454
Format	18,7 x 23,1
Couverture	Broché
Poids	752g
Intérieur	Noir et Blanc
EAN13	9780672324741
ISBN13	978-0-672-32474-1