Mac OS X Panther Unleashed

Often hailed as one of the most thorough, well-written books on the subject, Mac OS X Panther Unleashed is all you will ever need in order to learn the Mac OS X operating system and the BSD Unix underlying system. The new Mac OS X has added performance and interface enhancements, which further extends the capabilities of the underlying subsystem. Unleashed teaches you how to get the most out of your operating system by focusing on the subsystem. It will also show you how to deal with the most trouble-prone aspects of the user interface. Whether you're new to Mac OS X or you're a skilled user, as long as you're familiar with the basics of the Mac OS drag and drop and menu functions, Unleashed will be able to show you how to get the most out of your Mac operating system!

Often hailed as one of the most thorough, well-written books on the subject, Mac OS X Panther Unleashed is all you will ever need in order to learn the Mac OS X operating system and the BSD Unix underlying system. The new Mac OS X has added performance and interface enhancements, which further extends the capabilities of the underlying subsystem. Unleashed teaches you how to get the most out of your operating system by focusing on the subsystem. It will also show you how to deal with the most trouble-prone aspects of the user interface. Whether you're new to Mac OS X or you're a skilled user, as long as you're familiar with the basics of the Mac OS drag and drop and menu functions, Unleashed will be able to show you how to get the most out of your Mac operating system!

Library Journal

All libraries should invest in guides to the newest version of Mac OS X. For beginners, How To Do Everything with Mac OS X Panther starts with new Panther features and OS X's differences from OS 9, before moving through using OS, getting online, using applications, working with digital media features, and troubleshooting and maintenance. In typical Mac evangelist fashion, sidebars show how users benefit from their machines, and an insert highlights several "writers and their Macs." Screen shots, sidebars, shortcuts, cautions, and notes add information; for all libraries. The less thorough Easy Mac OS X v. 10.3 Panther provides full-color screen shots and step-by-step instructions on basics from using the desktop to installing the software. Limited text and large icons make this an approachable introduction for all libraries. Learning UNIX addresses users who want to get "under the hood" of OS, clearly providing the basics of using UNIX on the Mac, why and when to do so, and suggestions for learning more; recommended for larger libraries. More comprehensive than How To Do Everything, Hands-On serves intermediate users with a teach-yourself approach. Its CD contains QuickTime video explanations and exercise files. New Panther features are highlighted, and the text supplies background information to ground its step-by-step exercises and instructions. Appendixes cover applications and utilities, online resources, and a troubleshooting guide; for medium and larger libraries. Its depth may intimidate beginners but will be useful for those seeking to learn their Macs. For intermediate to advanced users, Unleashed covers both the GUI and its UNIX underpinnings, as well as information for network administrators and a thorough discussion of maintenance and security. Cautions and notes add extra info; its comprehensiveness makes it a good choice for larger libraries. Copyright 2004 Reed Business Information.

John Ray is an award-winning application developer and security consultant with more than 20 years of programming and administration experience. He has worked on projects for the National Regulatory Research Institute, The Ohio State University, Xerox and the state of Florida, as well as serving as the IT director for a multimillion dollar design and technology firm. A Macintosh owner and programmer since 1984, John has written/contributed to numerous titles including Maximum Mac OS X Security, Sams Teach Yourself Macromedia Studio MX 2004 All in One, Sams Teach Yourself Mac OS X and Panther All In One.

William Ray is a mathematician turned computer scientist turned biophysicist who has gravitated to the field of bioinformatics for its interesting synergy of logic, hard science, and human-computer-interface issues. Will is currently a Professor of Pediatrics at the Columbus Children's Research Institute Children's Hospital in Columbus, Ohio, and the Department of Pediatrics, The Ohio State University, where he is investigating tools that work at the interface between humans, computers, and information, and working to build a core computational research and training facility for his institute.

Joan Ray (Contributing Author) is a Unix system administrator and Webmaster for the College of Biological Sciences at The Ohio State University. Joan has a degree in French from OSU and is working toward additional degrees in Japanese and geology. When not helping with this or other books, Joan is administering a cluster of SHI and Sun Unix workstations and servers; helping and providing training for users with Unix, Classic Mac OS, and Mac OS X questions; and serving as college Webmaster.