Mac OS 9: The Complete Reference (Osborne Complete Reference Series) [Paperback]

Gene Steinberg (Author)

Book Description

Series: The Complete Reference | Publication Date: March 21, 2000

-- Unique coverage -- offers a logical and sequential approach using questions, answers, and step by step instructions, along with helpful sidebars and will encompass all the major elements of Mac OS 9 installation and use, starting with a list of changes from previous versions of Mac OS.
-- Exciting features of the book include:
-- CD-ROM will provide value-added software, including a Mac OS 9 demo and tour, demonstration versions of Mac OS 9 aware programs and selected freeware and shareware appropriate to the new operating system.
-- Inside front cover and inside back cover will highlight the 50 new features and where to find them in the book.
-- The cover will follow our Mac series look and feel and will include a photo licensed from Apple.
-- Extensive index to help casual reader locate the information they need quickly

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com Review

At nearly 900 pages, it's safe to say that after reading Mac OS 9: The Complete Reference, you'll learn all you need to know about Apple's operating system. Gene Steinberg, author of several Mac-related books, has provided an all-encompassing guide to OS 9, though it isn't for the faint of heart.

Although Steinberg covers the basics (installation, setting user preferences), this book is geared more toward users who are already familiar with Mac OS and want to take their knowledge to the next level. Steinberg gives ample space to such topics as networking and AppleScript. He also gives special attention to setting up a PowerBook or iBook, including a lengthy, helpful explanation of configuring an AirPort Card for wireless Internet access.

Steinberg is particularly adroit at handling common issues such as installing a removable drive, adding input devices, and performing periodic data backups. The glossary of terms in the back of the book is likewise thorough and well organized.

Mac OS 9 newbies will probably want to check out a less intimidating guide. But for those who wish to take full advantage of Apple's operating system, Mac OS 9: The Complete Reference should reside right next to your candy-colored iMac. --John Frederick Moore

From the Back Cover

Maximize the power of Mac OS 9—the best Internet OS ever—loaded with more that 50 new features. Mac OS 9: The Complete Reference explains how to install and configure the new operating system, use all its components, customize your environment, and take advantage of the Web-enabled capabilities. You’ll learn to use the built-in, state-of-the-art technologies, such as Sherlock 2 for Web searching, AppleScript for file sharing, Voiceprint Password for speech recognition, OpenGL for enhanced 3D graphics, and so much more. This is the perfect companion for every Mac user! Install and configure Mac OS 9 on an iMac, iBook, PowerBook, or any Power Mac. Password-protect your Mac environment for multiple users. Install removable drives, scanners, printers, and other devices. Use the latest graphics, desktop publishing, and video production software. Exchange documents among computers without formatting problems using AppleScripts. Share files, folders, and data with other Mac users over the Internet via TCP/IP. Use Sherlock 2 for online shopping, e-mail address lookup, and multiple search engine searches. Get the latest software updates and system enhancements automatically via the Internet. Play games that take advantage of Mac OS 9’s enhanced gaming features. Backup and troubleshoot your system.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 916 pages
• Publisher: Mcgraw-Hill Osborne Media (March 21, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0072125063
• ISBN-13: 978-0072125061
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 7.3 x 2.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,581,994 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A True Manual Replacement, May 4, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Mac OS 9: The Complete Reference (Osborne Complete Reference Series) (Paperback)

I bought a copy of Mac OS 9 from The Apple Store, but was afraid to install it, because it contained just a bare bones manual. Instead, I bought a copy of Gene Steinberg's "Mac OS 9: The Complete Reference."

This book is what Apple should have supplied with its operating system. Mr. Steinberg's book is a wonderful way to learn the ins and outs of Mac OS 9. It starts with detailed instructions on installation, including the dreaded clean install. Then it goes on to explain, step by step, how you set it up for best performance.

The book also includes an extensive overview of popular Mac programs and how to get the most out of your Internet access.

I learned many things I never know about Macs from this book, and my experience with Mac OS 9 has been excellent. This book is highly recommended.

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This Book Is Filled with Great Information, June 12, 2000

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Zinquata (New York City) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Mac OS 9: The Complete Reference (Osborne Complete Reference Series) (Paperback)

I read Michael R Berry's review and cannot believe he actually read this book. It is filled with information that I never knew before, and I'm far from a Mac beginner. There were pages and pages on cross-platform networking, using Apple's Internet file sharing features, customizing Sherlock 2's search tools, enhancing the look of usefulness of the Mac System 9 Finder, configuring ColorSync and managing e-mail filters. And that was only the beginning.

I learned more about the Mac and the programs you can get for it from this book than almost any other I have read. I heartily recommend that you buy this terrific book; it's all that it promises to be and much more.

10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars MacOS 9: The Complete Reference, April 29, 2000

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Glen S. Hiranuma (Orange County, CA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Mac OS 9: The Complete Reference (Osborne Complete Reference Series) (Paperback)

although I expected to find material for novices only, I was more than surprised to find that Gene Steinberg has provided an in depth review and guide to the latest operating system from Apple.

Although I had to use a computer dictionary at times to decipher "geek" terminology, I found most of the information useful and have since helped others with problems using solutions taken directly out of the MacOS 9: The Complete Reference.

I recommend this Macintosh reference book to novices through more experienced Mac users.