Chapter 3
Introducing the Apple of Your iMac
In This Chapter
Introducing OS X Mavericks
Appreciating the Unix core underneath Mavericks
Recognizing similarities between Windows and Mavericks
Getting help while exploring Mavericks
In the other books that I’ve written about OS X Mavericks, I use all sorts of somewhat understated phrases to describe my operating system of choice, such as elegantly reliable, purely powerful, and supremely user friendly.
But why is Mavericks such a standout? To be specific, why do creative professionals and computer techno-wizards across the globe hunger for the very same OS X that runs your iMac? Why is Mavericks so far ahead of both Windows 7 and 8 in features and performance? Good questions, all!
In this chapter, I answer those queries and satisfy your curiosity about your new surfing spot. I introduce the main elements of the Mavericks Desktop, and I show you the fearless Unix heart that beats underneath the sleek exterior of OS X. I also point out the most important similarities between Mavericks and Windows 8, and I outline the resources available ...
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