Hacking Mac OS X Tiger : Serious Hacks, Mods and Customizations: Extreme Tech
by Scott Knaster
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- 076458345X
- ISBN 13
- 9780764583452
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This serious, but fun, down-and-dirty book will let you make Tiger purr, ensuring that your Macs appearance, speed, usability, and security settings are what you want. Author Scott Knaster: Shows you how to speed it up, lock it down, or pull back the curtains. Dives into default system settings, unlocks hidden gems, and includes original Mac OS X programs with full source listings and explanations. Shows heavyweight hackers the tricks and modes of OS X booting, tweaks for login screens, and how to customize or even kill the Dock. Offers the inside scoop on Dashboard and Spotlight, including two sample widgets and one Spotlight importer, all with fully annotated source listings. Demonstrates how to install and use Unix and X11 applications, take advantage of command line tools, and create system services and active Dock badges.Order your copy today.
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- Title
- Hacking Mac OS X Tiger : Serious Hacks, Mods and Customizations: Extreme Tech
- Author
- Scott Knaster
- Format/Binding
- Paperback
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good
- Quantity Available
- 1
- ISBN 10
- 076458345X
- ISBN 13
- 9780764583452
- Publisher
- Wiley & Sons, Incorporated, John
- Place of Publication
- Somerset, New Jersey, U.s.a.
- Date Published
- 2005
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