Part I. Lay of the Land

As any newcomer can attest, Mac OS X’s user interface can be overwhelming at first. This part sets the stage for the rest of the book, in that you’ll learn the lay of the land for the Mac that sits before you. It introduces the Mac OS X landscape, providing details about the user interface elements, such as the windows, buttons, and various controls, along with information on using the Dock and Finder. For Mac OS 9 users who are coming to Mac OS X, Chapter 3 will be of particular interest to you. This part wraps up with a task and setting index, which includes nearly 300 hints, tips, and tricks for using and configuring your Mac OS X System.

The chapters in this part include:

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