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New revised and updated for System 7, the user's guide to the Macintosh operating system covers WorldScript, CPU independence, QuickTime, and much more. Original. ... Read more

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The final core operating system volume in the New Inside Macintosh series, this book describes parts of the Macintosh operating system that allow programmers to manage low-level aspects of the operating system. It covers topics that every Macintosh programmer must master. ... Read more

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Great for those who want to know about this opearaing system
I was searching for a book which gives me all details about the operating system.Book which does not go too technically but something which couldbe understood by those who have some basic knowledge about how operatingsystems work and the like.More figures if added to the initial chapterscould have added to the understanding. Overall, this is very good bookwhether you are a student who wants to learn about the operating system ora programmer who wants to write applications for it. ... Read more

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This digital document is an article from Software Industry Report, published by Millin Publishing, Inc. on October 3, 1994. The length of the article is 468 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Apple outlines how it will license 'Mac OS' to other PC vendors. (Apple Computer Inc. licenses its Macintosh operating system to other personal computer makers)
Publication: Software Industry Report (Newsletter)
Date: October 3, 1994
Publisher: Millin Publishing, Inc.
Volume: v26Issue: n19Page: p1(2)

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This digital document is an article from Software Industry Report, published by Millin Publishing, Inc. on November 2, 1992. The length of the article is 468 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Apple Systems 7.1 upgrade introduced; features include ability to deal quickly with non-Roman alphabets. (Apple Macintosh operating system software)
Publication: Software Industry Report (Newsletter)
Date: November 2, 1992
Publisher: Millin Publishing, Inc.
Volume: v24Issue: n21Page: p1(2)

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This two-color, spiral bound book offers users easy reference and access while they work at their computers—no matter what hardware environment they work in. It works for software across hardware platforms—both Mac and Windows, employing project-based instruction to teach users the basics of the software programs while they complete real-world projects.A user-friendly icon system indicates key information, activities, or instruction, and directs readers to these important areas—eliminating the need to pore over entire sections of the book. Chapter openers provide a preview of the chapter goals and objectives, while sidebar comments and a variety of exercises throughout, give learners insights into specific tasks, and strengthens their basic awareness of software functions. Illustrations of completed assignments presents users with a guide for finalizing projects.For graphic arts and computer design professionals, and for use in corporate training environments. ... Read more

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Mac OS X Tiger is the fifth major release of Mac OS X, Apple?s desktop and server operating system for Macintosh computers. Tiger was released to the public on 29 April 2005 for US$129.95 as the successor to Mac OS X Panther, which had been released 18 months earlier. Tiger was succeeded by Mac OS X Leopard on 26 October 2007, after 30 months, making Tiger the longest running version of Mac OS X. Some of the new features include a fast searching system called Spotlight, a new version of the Safari web browser, Dashboard, a new ?Unified? theme, and improved support for 64-bit addressing on Power Mac G5s. ... Read more

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An important two-volume series, the first volume describes each step of the design and decision making process, while Volume II adds internetworking and user interface software. Professional software programmers can learn how protocol software fits into an operating system and how VAX software works as well. ... Read more

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Excellent resource for the homebrew OS developer!
This book explains the core concepts of operating system development in great detail.This is an excellent read and the source code is actually readable.This helped me out a *ton* when learning about multi-tasking.

I'd recommend this book to CS majors, hobby/homebrew operating system developers, and anyone with an interest of how operating systems work and how they are developed.

I also recommend the next volume of this book (Inter-Networking).

Must have for your toolbox
The text provides insight into the structure of many OS's, which can easily be used to understand other systems.It's clear and simple to understand, even though it's circa 1983!A must have for anyone working with embedded OS.Search the web for full source, which is readily available.The section on drivers and interfacing is especially usefull.

Excellent book for embedded goodies
Embedded processor are becoming more powerfull and popular. Even a small embedded processor can compete with the first PC's. Because of this, there is a great demand for OS's for these processors. This is were Xinu comes in (Full multitasking kernel, filesystem, semaphores, timers, device drivers...) and best of all, it is not resource hungry (<12k flash with a minimum of 4K ram).

Bottom line is that this is an excellent book to teach you the basic's of OS's. This book is worth having..

Not Useful
This book focuses exclusively on XINU, the OS written mainly by Comer. I will say this book is useful in the time when there was no open source, decent OS, however with the advent of Linux, I can't see any reason to study XINU anymore. Although XINU has most of the functions a modern OS should possess, there is essentially NO application written for this OS and it is only used by a handful of universities in their OS courses(for example, Purdue University, WL). If you really want to learn OS, I would recommend you to learn Linux which has relatively superior documentations(and is far more useful and stable than XINU). Some universities also used other experimental OSs like Nachos. I know nothing much on these OSs, therefore I make no comments.

Some people might argue Linux is far too complex and intimidating for beginners to study, well this is true in view of the current Linux kernel, however the instructor should be able to remove the superfluous components in the kernel. The basic kernel is not hard to comprehend at all.

Disappointing but informative...I take back that statement.
For the most part this book is informative. If you have no idea of how a basic Operating System functions, or what it's responsibilities are, then this book will definitely clue you in. However, this book seemed to fall short of what the writers promised. For example, the version of XINU described in this book boots from DOS. I am suspicious of any operating system that boots from another operating system and then uses the services of it...it reminds me of Microsoft Windows 3.1. The OS also uses and relies on some of the PC's BIOS routines and services. While that technique makes the OS portable on different PCs, it limits its use only to PCs and hides a lot of operations that (in my opinion) should be shown. After reading it a few times, I found that the book was quite helpful after all. The OS has been ported to many other CPU's. The full source code can be found on the internet. The OS is quite powerful but still is simple (I was able to port the code to run on a 68010 project of mine; seeing the ported versions and the book's theory was enough to guide me). A decent book, it doesn't describe an operating system 'from the ground up', but comes close to it. Sure there are other operating systems out there with open source, but how many of those tell you what each function of the code does and what role these functions play in a OS? ... Read more

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rather disapponting
I was disappointed in how little this thick book helps me. There is a lot of isolated screens that the author never explains how he got there.I am sure he knows a lot about the mac os but I am an old pc guy and this book didn't help me. Since I got the book, I have only gotten more frustrated since I now have a book which doesn't help and a mac that I must learn.

The book that should have been in the box!
Great book----he is right, should have been in the box. Very easy to understand. The book to have with the Mac snow leopard!

Learn to Love Your Mac
As a lifelong and very comfortable PC user, I purchased my first Mac with the popular misconception that it would be user friendly and intuitive.People told me not to worry, just do what seems logical and the Mac will respond.Right?Wrong.Very very wrong.Don't misunderstand me:I like my Mac, especially the big gorgeous monitor, the wireless mouse and keyboard, the ease of start-up, Garage Band, and lots of other stuff.But easy to use?Heck, there isn't even a backspace key!With the PC, my hand hardly ever reached for the mouse, and suddenly I was grabbing for it constantly.The Help menu wasn't very helpful, and the underlying set-up seemed mysterious and cumbersome.

Finally a person who's smarter than I am suggested that I pick up a "Mac for dummies" type book.THE MISSING MANUAL is that book, and it is a blessing.I am finally discovering the universe that resides inside that snazzy monitor, learning to leave the mouse alone and having a great old time doing it.The book's subtitle is "the book that should have been in the box."I wholeheartedly agree.

If you're a new Mac user, you need this book.It's well organized, clearly written, has a big fat index, and even provides web support.Thanks, David Pogue.

Simply the best Snow Leopard Manual out there
Weighing in at over 3 pounds and close to 900 pages, this book isn't just the missing manual, but the definitive guide to everything Snow Leopard.If it isn't in there, you probably don't need to know it.

Seriously, though, this is a great guide and each time Pogue comes up with a new edition of his Mac OS Missing Manuals, they just keep getting better and better.Similar to previous editions, the author takes you through every aspect of the operating system and the included applications and even some of the iLife apps.Menu commands, their functions, and their relation to real world situations is a hallmark of the Missing Manual series.Screen shots are used where appropriate but not so many that you feel like you are reading a comic book.Of course, sprinkled throughout the book are tips, tricks, and "nostalgic corners" telling us how we got to this 6th generation of Mac OS X.

Unlike previous editions of the book, the author is including more of the intermediate users in his mix.Many more advanced topics aren't just mentioned, but clearly explained.In particular, the book explains the difference between Applescript and Automator and how to write practical scripts and workflows the average user would benefit from.Other more advanced topics include Windows and Mac file sharing (especially the problems Windows 7 poses), virtual private networking, and top "useful" unix commands.

The book is designed to be a reference guide more than a how to or walkthrough book.The table of contents and index are indispensable tools for zeroing in on exactly the right command and program to get the job done.Every IT department and help desk should have a copy of this book.

Pros:Extensive information geared for both novices and intermediate users
Cons:Requires lifting with the legs, not the back

Five out of Five Dogcows

Great service as always
First book arrived early, but was not in good condition because the binding was damaged.Notified the seller and they shipped me a replacement that arrived two days later in the condition as advertised.Great service!!! ... Read more

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Our body couldn’t function without our brains. The brain tells the various pieces of our body how to work and how to interact. Without a brain, we wouldn’t be able to do anything at all.
An operating system is kind of like the brain of a computer. You have a bunch of hardware like the CPU tower, the monitor, and the keyboard, but without a CPU, they can’t do anything but power up and turn on. The operating system organizes files and lets the hardware know what it should do.
In the early days of computers, there was just one operating system. As computers progressed, the OS turned into MS-DOS, but computers really weren’t capable of doing much without software. Then Bill Gates came along.
With the founding of Microsoft, the computer operating system came into its own and brought computers to new levels of functioning and technology. Although the brand names of operating systems are few, they do perform different tasks depending on the requirements of the computer user.
While the dominant OS today would be Microsoft Windows, there are other types of operating systems that offer different features. Those would include Linux, UNIX, and OS X.
In our technological age, there are operating systems in more than just computers. Many of the sophisticated new cell phones have their own operating systems, and wireless access points have their own OS to provide wireless internet to customers. In fact, the computer in a cell phone today is more powerful than a computer was twenty years ago.
As you can see, the operating system technology has evolved and is continuing to evolve. It seems like Microsoft is always coming out with a new and better operating system which leads people to wonder whether or not the system they are currently using is really the best one.
It can be confusing. But it doesn’t have to be. In the pages of this book, we’ll explore operating system in depth. You’ll learn about
what they do, how they work, and what needs specific systems can meet. Ultimately, the choice is a matter of preference, but it helps to be informed on what you are really getting when choosing an OS.
We’ll show you operating systems uncovered, so read on!

Table of Contents
Introduction 3
What is an Operating System 4
History of Operating Systems 6
What an Operating System Does 8
Process Management 9
Memory Management 13
Disk and File Systems 16
Networking 16
Security 16
Internal Security 18
External Security 18
Graphical User Interface 19
Device Drivers 19
Application Interface 20
Microsoft Windows 22
Mac OS 29
UNIX 33
Linux 35
GNU 37
Other Operating Systems 38
Installing an Operating System 39
Defining the Processes 43
Cache 43
Virtual Memory 48
System Resources 50
RAM 51
Computer Memory 55
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WITH SYSTEM 7.5 OF MAC OS, Apple Computer not only made one of the world's easiest-to-use computer operating systems even easier to use but also added a whole host of great new features. Now, with Macintosh System 7.5 For Dummies, you can get the inside scoop on everything from QuickDraw GX and PowerTalk to PlainTalk, Macintosh Easy Open, and AppleScript. More importantly, Mac expert Bob LeVitus provides an unbiased, objective look at whether RAM-hungry technologies, such as QuickDraw GX and PowerTalk, are right for you -- and whether they pose potential conflicts with your other software. If you're altogether new to Macintosh, you find Macintosh System 7.5 For Dummies a quick, practical introduction. Advanced users, meanwhile, can instantly find the concise, how-to information they need to get the most out of System 7.5. ... Read more

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The One Essential Mac Text
I am an expert on the Macintosh, and this one book is the reason.Any one who reads through this entertaining and easy-to-understand text will truly become a Macintosh guru. ... Read more