Mac OS X Bible, Jaguar Edition [Paperback]

Lon Poole (Author), Dennis R. Cohen (Author), Steve Burnett (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: February 3, 2003 | ISBN-10: 0764537318 | ISBN-13: 978-0764537318 | Edition: 1

* Updated and enhanced to cover version 10.2 (Jaguar), including enhanced information on using OS X's powerful Unix features
* Offers scores of undocumented tips and secrets on installation; taking advantage of hot new features; setting up OS X on a network; running older applications in emulation mode; and using Sherlock 3, AirPort, iChat, iCal, Address Book, Apple Mail, and QuickTime 6
* Expanded and enhanced troubleshooting tips
* Covers exciting new interface changes and includes tricks for multitasking and customizing a system

Editorial Reviews

From the Back Cover

"I’m certain that the book you’re holding right now is the best Mac OS X book available."
—Jim Heid, "Mac Focus" columnist, Los Angeles Times

• Unleash the speed, power, and stability of Mac’s next-generation OS X Jaguar
• Release your creativity with new digital audio, video, and graphic design tools
• Discover voice commands, AppleScript automation, the Aqua interface, and new networking capability

If Mac OS X can do it, you can do it too . . .

Brace yourself for Mac’s most powerful operating system yet! Whether this is your first Mac experience or you’re upgrading from an older version, these three experts make it easy. They guide you through installation, help you learn the new Aqua interface, show you how your older applications run in Classic mode, introduce you to the amazing digital hub, and more. Using these expert tricks and troubleshooting tips, you’ll tame the Jaguar and harness its power.

Inside, you’ll find complete coverage of Mac OS X version 10.2 Jaguar

• Install and configure OS X version 10.2 Jaguar and correct any problems that may arise
• Understand the impact of OS X’s UNIX basis and how to maximize its additional capabilities
• Set up OS X on a network, share files, and take advantage of new network services
• Establish accounts for other users and manage accounts and privileges
• Get acquainted with the new Aqua user interface and its built-in enhancements to familiar icons, windows, and menus
• Explore new online features like Sherlock 3, iChat, Address Book, Mail, and QuickTime 6
• Work with audio and video editing
• Learn how to communicate with OS X via spoken commands and how to automate repetitive tasks with AppleScript

Product Details

• Paperback: 936 pages
• Publisher: Visual; 1 edition (February 3, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0764537318
• ISBN-13: 978-0764537318
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 7.4 x 2.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.9 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,674,931 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Discover books, learn about writers, read author blogs, and more.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Complete and Useful, October 8, 2003

By 

Timothy Hunter (Stratford, CT) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Mac OS X Bible, Jaguar Edition (Paperback)

As a long-time Mac user who still has a lot to learn, this book hit the sweet spot for me. It's totally thorough and reasonably priced. I refer to it again and again for answers, and it hasn't failed me yet. I found it to be especially useful when I was setting up my home network -- the networking and file-sharing chapters, especially saved me from flailing around for hours. Thanks, Lon and team!

3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Great guide but NOT in a pinch, December 25, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: Mac OS X Bible, Jaguar Edition (Paperback)

This book is a great tour of OSX and will provide you lots of background. BUT, it has no troubleshooting section. I bought this thinking it would be the only reference book I needed, and when my mac crashed and I needed it the most -- nada. Nothing on system crashes, boot problems, or any of the other issues that you might encounter in OSX. The previous "Macintosh Bible" books are quite complete, I have no idea why they dropped the troubleshooting section for this one. Caveat emptor!

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Short on Ethernet Network, Long on Airport Network, October 16, 2003

By 

Bill B. Butler "kustomrides" (Morongo Valley, CA United States) - See all my reviews
(REAL NAME)   

This review is from: Mac OS X Bible, Jaguar Edition (Paperback)

Bought this book for help on setting up a Mac network using ethernet, to share printing and internet. Unfortunately, the Mac OSX Bible Jaguar edition spends the majority of chapter 18 on Airport networks, which most people don't have due to cost.

Does not explain the differences/benefits of a software internet router and a hardware internet gateway. Nor does the book mention how a hardware router interfaces with a hub or switch and the connected devices. Some wiring graphics would have helped. Instead, the chapter on networks goes on about Airport networks: "You don't need Ethernet or any cumbersome wiring to establish a network with the latest Macs." You do if you don't have a $200 base station and Airport cards for each Macintosh at $100 a pop! (Ethernet, a hub and a router can be had for less than $50, which is why most people connect their LAN that way).

First clue to avoid this book: The forward begins, "I admit it: Mac OS X scares me just a bit."