ISBN: 9780764502712    Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc Year of publishing: 1997     Format:  Paperback No of Pages: 432        Language: English

Free Mac OS 8 "Cheat Sheet" Inside!

Discover the Techniques the Gurus Use to Squeeze Every Ounce of Performance from the New Mac OS 8!

Mac(R) OS 8 For Dummies(R) is the fun and easy way to figure out the latest version of the Macintosh operating system. Whether you're brand new to the Macintosh environment or upgrading from older system software, bestselling author Bob LeVitus takes you on an information-packed tour of Mac OS 8. This easy-to-use reference explains how everything works in the simplest of terms so that you get the most out of your Mac. Let These Icons Guide You!

• Points you to shortcuts and insights that save you time and trouble
• Highlights nerdy technical discussions you can skip if you want to
• Warns you of an irreverent, sometimes passionate outburst by the author

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Inside, find helpful advice on how to:

• Tweak your control panels to customize the look and feel of Mac OS 8
• Get your Mac up and running on the Internet in no time
• Save RAM and hard disk space with Bob's guide to "What Can Stay and What Can Go"
• Manage your files and folders to keep your Mac's system neat and organized
• Automate your everyday tasks with a fun introduction to AppleScript
• Resolve extension and control panel conflicts with ease
• Master networking, file sharing, and printing
• Discover the difference between real and virtual memory

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About the Author Bob LeVitus has been a contributing editor and columnist for MacUser since 1989. He has written over a dozen popular computer books, including Mac(R) OS 7.6 For Dummies(R), Stupid Mac Tricks, and Dr. Macintosh, Second Edition. LeVitus is known for his expertise and his ability to translate techie jargon into usable advice for the rest of us.
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