Mac OS X Panther in a Nutshell: A Desktop Quick Reference (In a Nutshell (O'Reilly)) (Paperback)

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An instant success among newcomers, longtime Apple(R) fans and serious Unix(R) users alike, the Mac OS(R) X operating system combines stability, simplicity and elegance, and a stunning user interface. What more could Mac users want or need? The answer, of course, is Mac OS X Panther--a sleek and powerful overhaul of Mac OS X that promises to revitalize your Mac with improved views of the system, significant improvements to favorite applications, and numerous added conveniences. As with its predecessor, Jaguar, Mac OS X Panther offers plenty of new territory to explore. To show the way, O'Reilly's latest Nutshell book, Mac OS X Panther in a Nutshell, 2nd Edition offers all audiences--both longtime Mac users and hardcore Unix users--the most complete guide to this remarkable operating system. The latest edition of this all-purpose reference leads power users through the newly changed landscape of Mac OS X. Mac OS X Panther in a Nutshell, 2nd Edition provides details about the user-interface elements, system and network administration, and scripting and development. If you want to probe more deeply into the BSD Unix side of Mac OS X, there's a section that delves "under the hood." The book also includes the most complete Unix command reference found in print--with each command and option painstakingly tested and checked against Panther. Even the manpages that ship with the system can't compete in accuracy! Mac OS X Panther in a Nutshel, 2nd Edition offers a thorough treatment of Mac OS X Panther, from its BSD Unix foundation to the finer points of its user interface. It familiarizes readers with the Finder' and the Dock, file management, system configuration, network administration issues, and more, including a clear picture of what's new Other topics covered in the book include: Filesystem overview; Running Java(R) applications; System and Network Administration; Directory Services and NetInfo; Scripting on Mac OS X Panther; Using CVS; Unix Command Reference; An overview of the Apple(R) X11 distribution Mac OS X Panther in a Nutshell, 2nd Edition is the indispensable guide for anyone who wants to know Mac OS X Panther inside and out.

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Mac OS X Panther in a Nutshell, 2nd Edition offers a thorough treatment of Mac OS® X Panther, from its BSD Unix® foundation to the finer points of its user interface. It familiarizes readers with the Finder® and the Dock, file management, system configuration, network administration issues, and more, including a clear picture of what's new. The book also includes the most complete Unix command reference found in print--with each command and option painstakingly tested and checked against Panther.

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Most Helpful Customer Reviews   3 of 4 people found the following review helpful: 3.0 out of 5 stars A lot of useful information, but some omissions, 29 Mar 2005 By  Rob "robthehogg" (Leeds, UK) - See all my reviews I've been holding back before writing this review, in two minds about the book. The thing is, the information in here is very useful, but I can't escape a feeling of disappointment at what's been left out. This is a book designed for the "power user", and according to the intro is intended to be complementary to "Mac OS X: The Missing Manual". Having said that, In my opinion it has enough on the basics (general use, the finder, applications, etc.) to mean that someone who has a decent level of competence on Windows, Linux or earlier Mac OS's should start with this book. It's strength, however, is when it goes beyond basic use to the stuff you need to know if you are going to configure OS X for yourself. There is a section of more than 200 pages on the Unix-side of the operating system (Darwin), including a very useful command reference (with entries that are shorter, but more user-friendly, than the man pages). Then there is a chapter on the file system that, among other things, explains why some standard Unix approaches don't work as they should. Add to this information on working with preference lists and using Net Info Manager. Top it off with chapters on developing software for and in OS X, and installing X-Windows and Linux software, and you have a very useful book. On the other hand, I feel that there are some fairly serious omissions. One glaring example that I found was that there is no entry for the ipfw command in the command reference, even though such an entry is referred to earlier in the book (ipfw is used to configure the firewall in the Terminal). I also felt that there was a lack of troubleshooting material. For instance, you're told how to set up a network printer, but not what to look for if it doesn't work. Finally, I felt that the chapter on Security (admittedly called Security Basics) was little more than an advertisement for the what a secure operating system OS X is. It is, but I would have preferred some guidance on making it more so. This is the OS X book that I wish I'd bought when I first got my Mac. I would have made far more rapid progress with it than with the "Teach Yourself... " book I did start out with. However, in my opinion it is not all it could (or should?) have been. I admit that I may be on a quest for the Mac equivalent of a dictionary with all the words I don't know, but that is how I feel. Comment Comment | Permalink | Was this review helpful to you? Yes No (Report this) Share your thoughts with other customers: Create your own review › See all customer reviews...		Ad feedback   Search Customer Reviews Only search this product's reviews

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