Learn Mac OS X Snow Leopard (Paperback)

You’re smart and savvy, but also busy. This comprehensive guide to Apple's latest version of Mac OS X 10.6, Snow Leopard, gives you everything you need to know to live a happy, productive Mac life. Learn Mac OS X Snow Leopard will have you up and connected lickity–split. With a minimum of overhead and a maximum of useful information, you’ll cover a lot of ground in the time it takes other books to get you plugged in.

If this isn’t you’re first experience with Mac OS X, skip right to the "What’s New in Snow Leopard" sections. You may also find yourself using this book as a quick refresher course or a way to learn new Mac skills you’ve never tried before.

What you’ll learn

• Discover all the ins and outs of the Finder and Snow Leopard's streamlined workflow.
• Use the latest features of Apple’s built–in applications, including Mail, Safari, iCal, Address Book, iChat, Preview, and more.
• Learn about Snow Leopard’s improved security and reliability, and how to take full advantage of the connected world and a wealth of new mobile devices.
• Administer your computer and network for yourself, your family, or your business.
• Work with add–on devices via direct connection or wirelessly.
• Master effective strategies for data backup, recovery, and security.
• Explore all of Apple’s improved iLife applications, including iTunes, iPhoto, and iMovie.
• Delve into more advanced topics, such as how to take advantage of the Darwin subsystem in Leopard, how to run multiple operating systems on your Mac, and how to cooperate with other operating systems (and help them cooperate with you).
• Get started with your own Mac OS X development in Snow Leopard

Who is this book for?

New Mac users, existing Mac users upgrading from older versions of Mac OS X, and PC users making the switch to Macs. These people share a common desire to learn stuff fast and keep learning! Because this book goes into greater depth than your average Mac OS X guide, it is also excellent for small business owners, user support personnel, and system administrators. There’s even an introduction to Mac OS X development for nascent programmers and the DIY crowd.

你聰明而精明，但也很忙碌。這本關於蘋果最新版本的Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard 的全面指南，將為您提供一切您需要了解的，以便過上快樂、高效的Mac生活。《學習Mac OS X Snow Leopard》將讓您迅速上手並連接起來。最少的繁文縟節，最多的實用信息，您將在其他書籍還在讓您插上插頭的時間內，涵蓋大量內容。

如果這不是您第一次使用Mac OS X，請直接跳到“Snow Leopard的新功能”部分。您可能還會發現自己使用這本書作為快速複習課程或學習以前從未嘗試過的新Mac技能的方式。

您將學到什麼：
- 探索Finder和Snow Leopard的簡化工作流程的方方面面。
- 使用蘋果內置應用程序的最新功能，包括Mail、Safari、iCal、通訊錄、iChat、預覽等。
- 了解Snow Leopard的改進安全性和可靠性，以及如何充分利用連接世界和豐富的新移動設備。
- 為自己、家人或企業管理您的計算機和網絡。
- 通過直接連接或無線方式使用附加設備。
- 掌握有效的數據備份、恢復和安全策略。
- 探索蘋果改進的iLife應用程序，包括iTunes、iPhoto和iMovie。
- 深入研究更高級的主題，例如如何利用Leopard中的Darwin子系統，如何在Mac上運行多個操作系統，以及如何與其他操作系統合作（並幫助它們與您合作）。
- 在Snow Leopard中開始您自己的Mac OS X開發。

這本書適合誰閱讀？
新的Mac用戶，從較舊版本的Mac OS X升級的現有Mac用戶，以及從PC轉換到Mac的用戶。這些人都有一個共同的渴望，那就是快速學習並不斷學習！因為這本書比一般的Mac OS X指南更深入，所以也非常適合小型企業所有者、用戶支持人員和系統管理員。甚至還有一個面向初學者程序員和DIY愛好者的Mac OS X開發介紹。