Mac OS X
| Mac OS X was first released by Apple Computer in 1999 as Mac OS X Server 1.0, a desktop version followed in 2001 named Mac OS X v10.0. ThIs is the successor to the original operating system released in 1984. Mac OS X is a Unix-based operating system built on technology developed at NeXT through the second half of the 1980s and up until Apple Computer purchased the company in early 1997. OS X 10.4, Tiger, is the current version, OS X 10.5, Leopard, will be released in October of 2007. |
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Mac OS X 10.5 - Leopard Sneak Peak
Two versions of OS X 10.4 Tiger are available, one for Power PC machines and another for Intel machines. The retail version of Tiger listed below will only install on Power PC machines, all Intel machines were introduced after the release of Tiger so the Intel version only comes with new machines. When Mac OS X 10.5, Leopard is released the retail version will install on both Power PC and Intel-based machines. Order OS X 10.4 from Amazon.com All Apple computers ran on Power PC processors until January 10, 2006 when Apple introduced Intel-based machines, all new Apple computers now run on Intel processors. Software written to run natively on both types of processors are known as Universal Applications. Older software written only for Power PC machines has to be run in emulation on Intel-based machines. An application called Rosetta was written to run on Intel machines to bridge the gap.
Since switching to Intel processors it is now possible to run windows operating systems and applications on a Mac. Boot Camp Boot Camp Beta lets you install Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition or Professional with Service Pack 2, or later, on an Intel-based Mac computer, in addition to an existing Mac OS X installation. You can switch between Windows XP and Mac OS X by holding Option (Alt) key when you start up. You can also use the Startup Disk control panel to set the default operating system to use each time the computer starts up. Parallels Parallels Desktop for Mac gives you the flexibility of running Windows and Mac OS X at the same time without rebooting. This application installs a virtual machine on your Mac, any windows operating system may then be installed or if you have installed Boot Camp its version of Windows XP may be used.
A mini-guide to Mac OS X for new Mini owners Mac OSX Hints
Apple provides periodic updates and patches that they find to be necessary, these should be installed as they become available. The easiest way to do this is to go to System Preferences, System, double click the Software Update icon and follow the instructions in the window. There is anti-virus software available, most people do not bother to use it as there has never been a need for it to date. The only need for it is filter out windows viruses in your email that you could pass on to windows users, just don't forward messages that you are not sure of. If you still feel a need to run anti-virus software, it can't hurt, there is a free application called ClamXav. If you are running windows through Boot Camp or Parallels then precautions must be taken as the installed windows software is just as vulnerable as on a regular PC computer, your Mac OS X system will not be affected. |
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