Mac OS in a Nutshell

By Rita Lewis
With Bill Fishman
June 2000
Pages: 392
ISBN 10: 1-56592-533-5 | ISBN 13: 9781565925335
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Designed for serious Mac OS users, Mac OS in a Nutshell is a comprehensive, compact reference that systematically unveils little-known details of the operating system in a consistent reference format. It covers almost every command and utility, Internet configuration and access, and clever ways to do familiar and not-so-familiar tasks. Up-to-date with information on the iMac and Mac OS 9, Mac OS in a Nutshell opens the world of Apple computing to a new audience.
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Mac OS in a Nutshell is a comprehensive, compact reference that systematically reveals what serious users of Mac OS will find interesting and useful. It includes the essential details of the operating system, utility programs, and configuration settings, all captured in a consistent reference format. O'Reilly's "In a Nutshell" series revolutionized computer book publishing with their common-sense approach, depth of detail, and focus on practical information that's of real use. This style is perfect for both intuitive and deep Macintosh users. If it's true that "you can learn the Mac in two hours," it is also true that this operating system has hidden depths. Mac OS in a Nutshell plumbs those depths for readers who want to know the Mac OS and its integrated system of hardware and software inside and out. Up-to-date with information on the iMac and System9, Mac OS in a Nutshell opens the world of Apple computing to a new audience. It contains:

New changes for Mac OS 9, including information on the revamped Sherlock
A fast-paced introduction to the operating system for new users
Detailed documentation on User Interface including clipboard and memory management
A look at almost every command and utility available with Mac OS, including window behaviors, universal commands, and important documentation on programs such as QuickTime
Detailed advice and documentation on multimedia and printing, including color management and fonts
A detailed treatment of Internet configuration and access via Dial-Up Networking; also covers peer-to-peer and client-server file sharing
Lots of tips, gotchas, and clever ways to do familiar and not-so-familiar tasks
Pointers to useful online sites for additional information

This book follows the common-sense O'Reilly approach, cutting through the hype and giving readers practical details they can use every day. Anyone who wants to make the most of Mac OS will love this book.

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Mac OS in a Nutshell Review, September 30 2000

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Submitted by Steve [Respond | View]

A good reference to MAC OS - the OS is easy anyway but you'll find all the shortcuts and resource links you need right here .

Mac OS in a Nutshell Review, April 26 1999
Submitted by Rita Lewis [Respond | View]

Mac OS in a Nutshell was one of the most interesting books I have ever written. The more I delved into the workinging of the operating system, the more tools I found. The Mac is an extremely intuitive system to work on, but really understanding how to use its powerful features takes time and patience. QuickTime, ColorSync, Sherlock, QuickDraw 3D, OpenTransport, and all the other technologies underpinning the Mac are explained in "Mac OS in a Nutshell."

The beauty of the O'Reilly Nutshell series is its succinctness. The Mac OS book provides tips, tricks, descriptions of processes and tasks without boring you with information you don't need to perform your work. You can either read the book cover to cover or use its chapters to research topics that require the book's indepth coverage.

It was an honor to write this book about the best operating system available.

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Media reviews "for the intuitive and serious Macintosh user" --Boardwatch, Nov 2000

"This is as comprehensive a reference as can be imagined, yet one that is comfortably accessible both to the experienced power-user or to the beginner, or rather, to the beginning power-user. Material is covered in a straight- forward, non-intimidating style that uses excellent and copius screen shots to insure that the explanations can be followed and understood...Ms. Lewis's writing style is concise, clear, admirably organized, while technical enough to satisfy the hoary power user and not so technical as to confound the new user. If you use your Mac, use this book." --Bob Rivkin, Maryland Apple Corps. January 2001

"very helpful and certainly worth the list price of $24.95." --Ann Marie Sanfilippo, Mouse Bytes, December 2000 "Designed for serious Mac OS users, Mac OS in a Nutshell is a new comprehensive reference book that systematically unveils little-known details of the operating system in a consistent format. It covers almost every command and utility, Internet configurations, and clever ways to do familiar and not-so-familiar tasks." --Kris Newby, Apple Developers News, July 2000

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