Moving to Mac OS X Painlessly - Softcover

Steinberg, Gene

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0764526278 ISBN 13: 9780764526275

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc, 2003

Synopsis

* Mac users confront major technical challenges when upgrading to OS X; this is the only book dedicated to helping them through the upgrade without a hassle
* Anticipates common (and not-so-common) problems, giving readers the necessary information to avoid them
* Guides the reader step by step through preparing for the installation, making sure the Mac, peripherals, and software are ready for the upgrade, then covers the full installation process, from the easy upgrade path to the so-called "clean" installation
* Introduces the setup and configuration process and explains how Mac OS X differs from its predecessors
* Features extensive troubleshooting advice, including how to handle problems that might occur even if all the proper setup procedures are followed

About this title

From the Back Cover:

Think of this book as the training manual for a new breed of cat

Don’t worry about the headache of losing your fonts, Internet connection, or device functionality when you upgrade to OS X! You’ll upgrade hassle-free with this indispensible, easy-to-follow guide.

Mac expert and consultant Gene Steinberg takes you through every step of understanding, installing, and configuring this brand-new animal. Aided by dozens of color illustrations, he’ll make sure you avoid potential problems along the way. He’ll also show you how to move between the Aqua and Classic environments, how your familiar applications may change, and everything else you need to know to make your Jaguar purr.

• Understand the pros and cons of upgrading to OS X and determine whether your peripherals will be compatible with the upgrade
• Prepare appropriate backups, get your system ready to install OS X, and move through the process step by step
• Anticipate tricky areas so you can avoid problems both during and after installation
• Recognize the differences between OS X and previous Mac operating systems and navigate the Aqua interface
• Upgrade a large or small network
• Set up and configure Jaguar and move between Aqua and Classic environments
• Explore system enhancements and "tune up" the Classic folder to run older applications more efficiently

About the Author:

Gene Steinberg, author of 30 books and hundreds of articles on computer-related topics, has been involved with the Mac world since 1984. He is a regular columnist for USAToday.com and Gannett News Service and a contributing editor for CNET technology news service, and maintains a Mac support Web site at www.macnightowl.com. As a software/systems consultant, Gene’s client list included bestselling author Tom Clancy.

About this edition

• Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc
• Publication date: 2003
• ISBN 10: 0764526278
• ISBN 13: 9780764526275
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 320