Working with Finder Windows

When it comes to viewing Mac OS X Finder windows, there is definitely good news and bad news—assuming that you have used a previous version of the Mac OS, of course (if you haven't, there is only good news). The good news is that Mac OS X windows offer the same functionality that windows in previous Mac OSes did plus some improvements. The bad news is that under Mac OS X, windows look quite a bit different and you might have to adjust some of your normal working habits a bit (see Figure 3.1).

Figure 3.1. The basic functionality of Mac OS X Finder windows is similar to that of previous Mac windows, but Mac OS X windows include various improvements.

The fundamental purpose of Finder windows is the same as it has always ...

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