Mac OS X in a nutshell

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In the straightforward O'Reilly style, this book provides practical details about Mac OS X, cutting through the hype to deliver essential information for everyday use. It offers a comprehensive overview of Mac OS X 10.2 (Jaguar), covering everything from the Aqua interface to the BSD Unix core. Readers will become familiar with the Finder, Dock, System Preferences, file management, and system and network administration. Later chapters delve into the Terminal and configuring a DAMP (Darwin, Apache, MySQL, Perl/PHP/Python) web-publishing system. Key features include detailed information on nearly every command and utility available in Mac OS X Jaguar, extensive coverage of Unix commands, and thorough guidance on system configuration. It also addresses basic system and network administration, including NetInfo and Directory Services, alongside hundreds of tips and clever solutions for various tasks. Instructions for installing the X Window System and building BSD Unix applications are included, as well as overviews of Unix text editors like vi and Emacs, and the concurrent version system, CVS. The Unix Command Reference is meticulously tested against Jaguar, ensuring unmatched accuracy. This book stands as the most comprehensive quick reference available, making it essential for any serious Mac user.