... have an NSNumberFor-matter assigned to it so that the quantity is properly formatted for thevalue that it holds. Once those are configured, we can see the recipeingredients for the selected ... stringWithFormat:@"[%@] {",[self class]];NSEntityDescription*desc = [self entity]; for (NSString*name in [desc attributeKeys]) {[string appendFormat:@"\n\t%@ = '%@'", ... application, we would also use NSNumberFor-matter objects to display currency and NSDateFormatter objects to showdate and time information.To add an NSFormatter to a field (either a column or...
... with MacOS XIn This Chapterߜ Understanding the advantages of MacOS Xߜ Checking your system requirementsߜ Upgrading from earlier versions of Mac OS ߜ Installing MacOS Xߜ Running MacOS X for ... behead him —then obtain for me this MacOS X.Romeo: I’m outta here — I’ve got a hot date — but don’t forget, like, Mac OS X also uses multithreaded processing, so your Mac can handle differ-ent ... used MacOS since before the days of System 7,using a Macintosh SE with a 9-inch monitor (and a built-in handle).But out of this host of operating systems, could you really call one elegantbefore...
... includingthe following:ߜ About This Mac: Choose this item to see what version of MacOS Xyou’re running, what kind of Mac and processor you’re using, and howmuch memory your Mac has. The window that appears ... 6Part I: Introducing MacOS X Leopard: The Basics 7Chapter 1: MacOS X Leopard 101 (Prerequisites: None) . . . . . . . . . . . .9Gnawing to the Core of OS X 10A Safety Net for the Absolute Beginner ... determines how close together twoclicks must be for the Mac to interpret them as a double-click and not astwo separate clicks. Move the slider arrow to the leftmost setting (Slow) for the slowest....
... SystemPreferencesThe Macintosh computer is known for its ease of use, but “easy” doesn’tmean simplistic. Beneath the friendly exterior of OS X is a powerfuloperating system, which can be configured for almost ... thecomputer is an indispensable tool for communication, information, andentertainment.Your Macintosh is ready to communicate, entertain, and retrieve informa-tion as soon as you take it out ... different format, chooseFile➪Export.9. In the Export tab that appears, as shown in Figure 6-16,choose an export format and follow the instructionsonscreen to export the presentation. The most usefulformats...
... Advanced MacOS X 5Icons Used in This Book 6Book I: Introducing MacOS X 7Chapter 1: Shaking Hands with MacOS X . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9Convince Me: Why MacOS X? 10Pretty ... mind and decide to tie up loose ends before you leave,click the Cancel button to return to MacOS X.by Mark L.ChambersMacOS®XPanther™ALL-IN-ONE DESK REFERENCE FOR DUMmIES‰Contents at ... closing windows 30Scrolling windows 32Minimizing and restoring windows 32Book IChapter 1Shaking Hands with Mac OS XUpgrading from Earlier Versions of Mac OS 23On the plus side, Mac OS...
... 11V/SS/QT/QU/IN Mac OS X Panther Timesaving Techniques For DummiesxTechnique 13: Easily Managing Windows with Exposé 103Introducing Exposé 103How to Get the Most out of Exposé 106Dragging ... still used — MacOS 9feature that dropped off the radar in previous versions of OS Xߜ Greatly improved Open and Save dialogs for applicationsߜ Exposé, which is a fantastic tool for immediate ... design,Comments and Questions5ߜ MacOS X Panther Timesaving Techniques For Dummies, the support forum (www.entropy.ch/mactst/): Marc has established a forum at hisWeb site where you can...
... with MacOS XIn This Chapter✓ Understanding the advantages of MacOS X✓ Checking your system requirements✓ Upgrading from earlier versions of Mac OS ✓ Installing MacOS X✓ Running MacOS X for ... Hands with Mac OS XConvince Me: Why MacOS X?11 Figure 1-1: Mac OS 9.2was a workhorse, true, but it wasn’t a work of art. Figure 1-2: Eye-catching? You bet! Mac OS X Snow Leopard ... Advanced MacOS X 5Icons Used in This Book 6Book I: Introducing MacOS X 7Chapter 1: Shaking Hands with MacOS X . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9Convince Me: Why MacOS X? 10Pretty...
... third-party applications that cost extra was out of the question. ✓ Information about programming for the Mac: This book is about using Mac OS X Snow Leopard, not writing code for it. Dozens of books ... 8:44:25 PM8/6/09 8:44:25 PM2 Mac OS X Snow Leopard For Dummies Anyway, the book is chock-full of information and advice, explaining every-thing you need to know about MacOS X in language you can ... than this one. This book is, first and foremost, about using MacOS X, so I brief you on the small handful of bundled applications essential to using MacOS X Snow Leopard and keep the focus...
... people take it for granted that computers help them compose letters, track schedules, and manage contacts. And with a Mac, you really can take these things for granted because new Macintosh computers ... in OS X Snow Leopard that allows you to install Microsoft Windows on a Macintosh computer with an Intel processor.Dashboard Part of MacOS X that gives you quick access to sticky notes, a ... users.Exposé An OS X feature that lets you quickly see all open windows on your computer. Click a window’s silhouette in Exposé to switch to that window.FileVault An OS X tool for encrypting...
... designed MacOS X for regularpeople, and I designed this book for people of every experience level.Even if you’ve never used a Mac before, you’ll find no hostile waters here.✦ A fortune in ... used MacOS since before the days of System 7,using a Macintosh SE with a 9-inch monitor (and a built-in handle).But out of this host of operating systems, could you really call one elegantbefore ... any Mac with a G3, G4, or G5 processor —except for older Macs without internal FireWire hardware and a DVDdrive (these older machines aren’t supported in MacOS X Tiger). Otherthan those exceptions,...
... validMacintosh operating system. See Chapter 15 for ways you can try toease your Mac s ills.How do you know which version of the MacOS your computer has? Simple.Just choose About This Mac ... there.Check out the default Mac Desktop forOS X in Figure 1-4.The Desktop is the center of your MacOS experience, so before I go any far-ther, here’s a quick description of its most prominent features:ߜ ... menu’s items areߜ About This Mac: Choose this item to see what version of MacOS Xyou’re running, what kind of Mac and processor you’re using, and howmuch memory your Mac has. The window that appears...
... touse this format because Apple now uses it asthe default.ᮣ Mac OS Extended: This used to be the defaultformat and is also a safe choice.ᮣMS-DOS: MS-DOS . . . a Windows-compatibleformat. Yuck.ᮣUNIX ... interests you the most.In MacOS X Tiger Timesaving Techniques For Dummies, you can find outhow toߜTame time-consuming tasks: Because we demystify the inner workingsof MacOS X Tiger for you, letting ... well as for the copious amount of work and support he has done for the MacOS Xplatform over the years.Last but not least, my sincerest gratitude goes out to you, the reader. Thanks for havingsuch...
... Programming MacOS XA GUIDE FOR UNIX DEVELOPERSKEVIN O’MALLEYMANNINGGreenwich(74° w. long.)31Welcome to MacOS X■Origins of MacOS X■Macintosh user interface■ Mac OS user interface■ Mac OS ... interesting times for Macintosh users, as well as those movingto Mac OS X from other UNIX-based platforms.1.2 The Macintosh user interfaceWhen people make the transition to the Macintosh from other ... hardware; for theMacintosh-specific components, such as the Aqua user interface, you still need afull Mac OS X installation.) When most Macintosh users look at the system, they see a Macintosh...
... MacOS X computer,because at the core, MacOS X is Unix. For most users, the Unix foundation forMacOS X operatesbehind the scenes; they may use MacOS X for years withoutneeding to directly ... Canada.53730X FM.qxd 3/25/03 1:43 PM Page ivUnix® for Mac ®Unix® for Mac ®System requirements: Power PC running OS X.See the What’s on the CD-ROM Appendix for details and complete system requirements.Two-page ... source software. See the appendix for moreinformation on software included on the companion CD.Unix for Mac: Your visual blueprint to maximizingthe foundation of MacOS X53730X FM.qxd 3/25/03 1:43...