"Take Apple's most stable, advanced, operating system to unprecedented heights with the help of this full-coverage resource. Learn how this completely new operating system leverages powerful, core technologies like Java and Unix, while building upon the famously friendly Macintosh interface. Take advantage of Mac's renowned networking capabilities, rock-solid system architecture, and best-in-class graphics support. From Darwin, the open source core of Mac OS X to Aqua, the elegant, surprisingly simple user interface, Mac OS X: The Complete Reference elucidates every facet of this stunningly smart operating system, guiding you to a rich, productive, and entertaining Mac OS X experience.Navigate effortlessly in Aqua--the fluid, fresh, state-of-the-art user interface Use the revolutionary Dock to organize and access everything from documents to applications to streaming video Save and exchange documents over networks using the Mac OS X pdf-based graphic architecture and file sharing Store, organize, and retrieve files more easily than ever through Aqua's completely reconfigured Finder Send and receive mail with the Mail application--plus create documents, databases, and presentations with AppleWorks Develop and deploy applications in Classic, Carbon, or Cocoa development environments Maximize your Internet experience with features like Sherlock, iTools, and support for a wide array of protocols Use AppleScript, Mac OS X services, and the command line to increase your productivity Implement even richer graphics with built-in support for portable and consistent visual effects, multimedia, and more Understand pre-emptive multitasking, symmetric multiprocessing, and protected memory for virtually crash-proof computing"