9. Installing and Managing Software on Your MacBook

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In this chapter, you learn how to install applications on your MacBook and keep Mountain Lion up-to-date, including:

• Browsing the Mac App Store

• Downloading and maintaining App Store applications

• Downloading and installing non–App Store software

• Working with OS X software distribution formats

• Configure system software updates and auto downloads

Up to this point in the book, you’ve been looking at software that came as part of Mountain Lion. That’s a bit limiting, don’t you think? There is a wide world of software waiting to enhance your computing experience—including upgrades to Mountain ...

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