Macworld Mac OS 7.6 Bible (Paperback)

~ Lon Poole (Author)

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The Macintosh system software is famous for its ease of use and elegant simplicity. However, all operating systems can be complex and tricky, no matter how happy the startup icon looks. You should have a solid reference manual on your desk to find out what you've been missing, what each of those system files is doing at startup, and what you should know if that startup smile appears upside-down. Until the unforeseeable day when computer companies ship appropriate references with their systems, you can count on books like the MacWorld Mac OS 7.6 Bible, the serious Mac hack's guide to the latest version of the Macintosh operating system.

This latest volume in MacWorld's Mac OS Bible series covers all versions of the Mac OS from 7.0 through 7.6 with a thorough examination of what differs in each update and upgrade. Find out if you're running the best version for your hardware and what you need to upgrade. There are plenty of tips and tricks to configure system attributes that you might have considered "untouchable." In addition, the MacWorld Mac OS 7.6 Bible features a detailed guide to available utilities and cool toys to check out. The latest advancements in key Apple technologies, such as Quicktime, CyberDog, OpenDoc, and more, are all covered.

Product Description

Births of new versions of the groundbreaking Macintosh operating system have lately involved painful deliveries and innumerable false alarms. Thank goodness, now that Mac OS 7.6 is finally born, it is healthy, robust, and promises to be even more gifted than its older siblings. Find out just what Mac OS 7.6 has to offer and how best to go about upgrading with Macworld Mac OS 7.6 Bible. In this authoritative and comprehensive guide, Mac expert Lon Poole shares the same sort of in-depth, practical tips and insights that thousands of Macworld readers turn to every month in his long-running "Quick Tips" column. In addition to invaluable information on avoiding software conflicts, Macworld Mac OS 7.6 Bible features an up-close look at new technologies such as Cyberdog, OpenDoc, QuickDraw 3D, Open Transport, and others. You'll find out how to take advantage of improved system software components, from the new Extensions Manager to the enhanced Speech Control Panel.

Product Details

• Paperback: 704 pages
• Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc (Computers) (February 20, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0764540149
• ISBN-13: 978-0764540141
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 7.2 x 2.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.8 pounds
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• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #2,334,750 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)