Macworld Mac OS X Bible

This is new-generation follow-up to the best-selling Macworld Mac OS Bible, the latest edition of which has over 60,000 copies in print. This totally revised edition delves into Apple's powerful new OS X. The book is packed with hundreds of helpful explanations, tips and techniques from Mac gurus Lon Poole and Dennis Cohen.

The new Mac OS X is a quantum leap forward for Apple—a network-centric, multitasking operating system that boasts far greater speed, stability, and efficiency than its predecessors. Because of the interface enhancements, emulation mode features, and other exciting changes in this next-generation OS, you will find this comprehensive reference a must have.

About the Author Lon Poole is the award-winning author or coauthor of over two dozen computer books, including all seven books about other versions of the Mac OS, four additional Mac books, and numerous others. His popular "Quick Tips" column ran in Macworld magazine for over 15 years, and he has written 65 magazine feature articles on Mac topics. He has a B.A. in Computer Science from the University of California, Berkeley. Lon lives in northern California with his wife and two sons. He enjoys hiking, bicycling, carpentry, and traveling. Dennis R. Cohen has written or contributed to many books, including Macworld Microsoft Office 2001 Bible, Macworld Apple Works 6 Bible, Apple Works 6 For Dummies, and Mac Secrets (6th Edition) as well as being the technical editor for over fifty titles in just the last few years. A software developer for over 20 years and a Mac developer since 1984, he brings a history not only with the Mac, but also with other platforms. Dennis lives in Sunnyvale, California, with his Boston Terrier, Spenser.