Introductory Mac OS X

Introductory Mac OS XIntroductory Mac OS X

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Monday, January 26, 2004Monday, January 26, 2004

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Mac OS X 10.2.8Mac OS X 10.2.8as of September 2003as of September 2003

• Mac Operating SystemMac Operating System• UNIX software coreUNIX software core• Aqua interfaceAqua interface• Mac OS 9 emulationMac OS 9 emulation

• Introductory CoverageIntroductory Coverage• Mac OS X DesktopMac OS X Desktop• Mac OS X WindowsMac OS X Windows• Mac OS X ComponentsMac OS X Components• Mac OS X ApplicationsMac OS X Applications

Mac OS X 10.3.1Mac OS X 10.3.1as of November 2003as of November 2003

• Mac Operating SystemMac Operating System• UNIX software coreUNIX software core• Aqua interfaceAqua interface• Mac OS 9 emulationMac OS 9 emulation

• Introductory CoverageIntroductory Coverage• Mac OS X DesktopMac OS X Desktop• Mac OS X WindowsMac OS X Windows• Mac OS X ComponentsMac OS X Components• Mac OS X ApplicationsMac OS X Applications

Mac OS X ModelMac OS X Model

OS FoundationBeneath the easy-to-use interface and rich graphics of Mac OS X is Darwin, an open source UNIX-based foundation built on technologies such as FreeBSD, Mach, Apache, and GCC. Darwin provides a complete UNIX environment, with X11 and POSIX services comparable to Linux or FreeBSD, including familiar kernel, libraries, networking and command-line utilities.


System ManagementBuilt using many of the same technologies that power the Internet itself, Mac OS X includes modern networking and support for standard protocols. This makes Mac OS X easy to integrate into any standards-based network, including existing Macintosh networks, Windows networks, and of course the Internet.


Graphics and MediaThe Mac OS X graphics system combines 2D, 3D, and time-based media standards. The 2D system is called Quartz and is the primary imaging model for Mac OS X. Quartz is based on Portable Document Format (PDF) and supports all major font standards. Open GL is the 3D graphics model for Mac OS X. QuickTime is the standards-based environment for creating and playing video, audio, and images. Mac OS X Core Audio integrates audio functions directly into the operating system.


Application FrameworksMac OS X includes a variety of rich application frameworks, built on top of the traditional UNIX. Developers can create Aqua user interfaces for Cocoa, Carbon, AppleScript and Java applications with the included Xcode tools.


User InterfaceMac OS X features a stunning user interface that is functional. The Aqua interface makes working on the Mac intuitive for new users, while providing powerful, customized tools for professionals. Exposé allows you to navigate open windows. Handwriting recognition, fast user switching and internationalization are all part of Mac OS X.


Audio: Core audio application programming codeAudio: Core audio application programming code

Cocoa: APIs that can be used to create applicationsCocoa: APIs that can be used to create applications

Java 2: “write once, run anywhere” applicationsJava 2: “write once, run anywhere” applications

Carbon: software running across Mac OS 9 & XCarbon: software running across Mac OS 9 & X

Classic: emulation of original Mac OS applicationsClassic: emulation of original Mac OS applications

Mac OS X MovieMac OS X Movie

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Mac OS X BasicsMac OS X Basics

• Overall, Mac OS X is a pleasant user Overall, Mac OS X is a pleasant user experience, but it is different than Mac OS 9.experience, but it is different than Mac OS 9.• DesktopDesktop

• Dock - organizational toolDock - organizational tool• Menu bar - command and controlMenu bar - command and control• Windows - where information is displayedWindows - where information is displayed

• OrganizationOrganization• File Structure / OperationsFile Structure / Operations• ApplicationsApplications

Mac OS X LoginMac OS X Login

• LoginLogin• Mac OS X based on networked computer model Mac OS X based on networked computer model

of UNIX. Since UNIX and Mac OS X are a multi-of UNIX. Since UNIX and Mac OS X are a multi-user operating system, you must login!user operating system, you must login!• Automatic login with an accountAutomatic login with an account• List of accounts to loginList of accounts to login• Userid / Password model for loginUserid / Password model for login

• Type of login is dependent upon situation.Type of login is dependent upon situation.

Mac OS X DesktopMac OS X Desktop

• IconsIcons• Vector based images that are resizableVector based images that are resizable• Represent folders, files, hard drives, etc…Represent folders, files, hard drives, etc…

Mac OS X DockMac OS X Dock

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Mac OS X DockMac OS X Dock

• DockDock• Mechanism by which to control work Mechanism by which to control work

environment, manage working applicationsenvironment, manage working applications• Program are on the left of dividerProgram are on the left of divider• Documents on the right of dividerDocuments on the right of divider• Add new icons by dragging to dockAdd new icons by dragging to dock• Click once on icon to openClick once on icon to open• Press mouse button for option menuPress mouse button for option menu• Lots of options for customizationLots of options for customization

Mac OS X DesktopMac OS X Desktop

• Menu barMenu bar• Basic menus of Mac OS 9Basic menus of Mac OS 9• Menus stay downMenus stay down• Permanently fixed to top of main screenPermanently fixed to top of main screen• Quick access items on rightQuick access items on right

• Clock / DateClock / Date• Volume controlVolume control• Monitor ResolutionMonitor Resolution• iChat / Remote DesktopiChat / Remote Desktop

Mac OS X WindowsMac OS X Windows

• Anatomy of a window in Mac OS XAnatomy of a window in Mac OS X


• Anatomy of a window in Mac OS XAnatomy of a window in Mac OS X• Title bar (Command-click to navigate back)Title bar (Command-click to navigate back)• Command-W (closes windows)Command-W (closes windows)• Red/yellow/green (close / minimize / zoom)Red/yellow/green (close / minimize / zoom)• Scroll barsScroll bars• Tool bar (extremely customizable)Tool bar (extremely customizable)


• Anatomy of a window in Mac OS XAnatomy of a window in Mac OS X• Views (icon, list, column)Views (icon, list, column)• Options for icon size, arrangement, backgroundOptions for icon size, arrangement, background• Flippy TriangleFlippy Triangle


• Window OptionsWindow Options


• Window Options (Finder --> Preferences)Window Options (Finder --> Preferences)• Show types of items on desktopShow types of items on desktop• New Finder windows can be setNew Finder windows can be set

• ComputerComputer• HomeHome

• ““Always open folders in a new window”Always open folders in a new window”• Contributes to window clutter on desktopContributes to window clutter on desktop

• ““Open new windows in Column View”Open new windows in Column View”• Spring loaded folders are back in version 10.2Spring loaded folders are back in version 10.2


• Keyboard ShortcutsKeyboard Shortcuts• Restart (Control - Command - Eject)Restart (Control - Command - Eject)• Shutdown (Control - Command - Option - Eject)Shutdown (Control - Command - Option - Eject)

• Show View OptionsShow View Options• Applicable to one or all windowsApplicable to one or all windows• Control of the following elementsControl of the following elements

• Icon sizeIcon size• Text sizeText size• Label positionLabel position• Icon arrangementIcon arrangement• Windows backgroundWindows background

Mac OS X HelpMac OS X Help

• Command - Shift - ? / Finder Help menuCommand - Shift - ? / Finder Help menu• HTML / Web basedHTML / Web based• Type keywords to get answersType keywords to get answers• Application HelpApplication Help• Automatically added to Help CenterAutomatically added to Help Center

• What’s New SectionWhat’s New Section• Access additional help at Apple websiteAccess additional help at Apple website

Break TimeBreak Time

Mac OS X OrganizationMac OS X Organization

• Folder StructureFolder Structure• Applications - collection of Mac OS X Applications - collection of Mac OS X

programsprograms• Library - components of operating systemLibrary - components of operating system• Users - Home folders of users on this Users - Home folders of users on this

machinemachine• System - UNIX files (most of them invisible)System - UNIX files (most of them invisible)• Desktop - contains items on desktopDesktop - contains items on desktop


• Home Folders (folder == directory)Home Folders (folder == directory)• Mac OS X is a multi-user systemMac OS X is a multi-user system• Each user account associated with a login Each user account associated with a login

receives a home folderreceives a home folder• You no longer place files anywhere you want on You no longer place files anywhere you want on

the hard drive as with prior operating systemsthe hard drive as with prior operating systems• You place files in your Home folderYou place files in your Home folder


• Home Folders (folder == directory)Home Folders (folder == directory)


• Home Folders (folder == directory)Home Folders (folder == directory)• Folder StructureFolder Structure

• Desktop - user desktop file / foldersDesktop - user desktop file / folders• Documents - files created by applicationsDocuments - files created by applications• Library - users fonts / drivers / preferencesLibrary - users fonts / drivers / preferences• Movies/Music/Pictures - digital media files from Movies/Music/Pictures - digital media files from

applications like iMovie/iTunes/iPhotoapplications like iMovie/iTunes/iPhoto• Public - All users share files here (local / network)Public - All users share files here (local / network)• Sites - HTML and website pagesSites - HTML and website pages

• Mac OS X has a complete Apache web server installedMac OS X has a complete Apache web server installed


• Icon Naming (files and folders)Icon Naming (files and folders)• 256 characters (long file naming)256 characters (long file naming)

• Only illegal character is a colon [:]Only illegal character is a colon [:]• Names can not start with period or slashNames can not start with period or slash• Many applications don’t understand long file names Many applications don’t understand long file names

because they must maintain Mac OS 9 compatibilitybecause they must maintain Mac OS 9 compatibility• Servers may not support long file namesServers may not support long file names

• Selection of IconsSelection of Icons• Shift - click / group drag around iconsShift - click / group drag around icons• Command - click for non contiguous range of iconsCommand - click for non contiguous range of icons

Mac OS X File OperationsMac OS X File Operations

• Copying / Moving FilesCopying / Moving Files• Dragging a disk icon (volume) to another Dragging a disk icon (volume) to another

volume will create a shortcutvolume will create a shortcut• Option dragging a disk icon (volume) to another Option dragging a disk icon (volume) to another

volume will copy itemsvolume will copy items• Dragging from one folder to another folder will Dragging from one folder to another folder will

move the folder and its itemsmove the folder and its items• Option dragging from one folder to another Option dragging from one folder to another

folder will copy the folder and its itemsfolder will copy the folder and its items• Dragging a folder from one disk volume to Dragging a folder from one disk volume to

another disk volume copies the folderanother disk volume copies the folder


• AliasesAliases• Are shortcuts to files / foldersAre shortcuts to files / folders• Used in Mac OS X DockUsed in Mac OS X Dock• Visual indicator of an arrow on the iconVisual indicator of an arrow on the icon• Better than Windows shortcuts; original file / application Better than Windows shortcuts; original file / application

can be moved without the alias losing trackcan be moved without the alias losing track

• Trash Keyboard ShortcutTrash Keyboard Shortcut• Shift - Command - DeleteShift - Command - Delete

• Show InfoShow Info• Allows you to see icon attributesAllows you to see icon attributes• Can be supplemented by shareware programsCan be supplemented by shareware programs

Mac OS X Icon ShortcutsMac OS X Icon Shortcuts


• Show InfoShow Info• General Info - name, size, date General Info - name, size, date

created/modifiedcreated/modified• Memory - used by Classic Mac OS 9 programsMemory - used by Classic Mac OS 9 programs• Open w/ Application - Decides what program Open w/ Application - Decides what program

Mac OS X will open documentsMac OS X will open documents


• Show InfoShow Info• Preview - works for photos, Preview - works for photos,

movies, and audio filesmovies, and audio files• Content Index - make file Content Index - make file

searches much fastersearches much faster• Privileges - control of viewing, Privileges - control of viewing,

opening, and executing opening, and executing programsprograms

• Comments - user can add their Comments - user can add their own comments to filesown comments to files

Mac OS X - How to do DisksMac OS X - How to do Disks

• Forget about Floppy Disks! Get past it!Forget about Floppy Disks! Get past it!• UNIX as an operating system never used themUNIX as an operating system never used them• Many or most documents are larger than floppyMany or most documents are larger than floppy

• USB / FireWire peripheralsUSB / FireWire peripherals• Invest in storage peripheral that are external to Invest in storage peripheral that are external to

computer and based on USB/FireWire portscomputer and based on USB/FireWire ports• Zip drivesZip drives• Hard drivesHard drives• Solid State StorageSolid State Storage• CD-R / CD-RW / DVD-RCD-R / CD-RW / DVD-R

Mac OS X - How to do DisksMac OS X - How to do Disks

• Selecting Startup DiskSelecting Startup Disk• System Preferences --> Startup Disk (OS X)System Preferences --> Startup Disk (OS X)• Control Panels --> Startup Disk (OS 9)Control Panels --> Startup Disk (OS 9)

• Erasing, Formatting, & InitializingErasing, Formatting, & Initializing• Use Disk Utility in Utilities FolderUse Disk Utility in Utilities Folder• New CD media will trigger formatting processNew CD media will trigger formatting process• Extended Format is preferredExtended Format is preferred• Partitioning is optionalPartitioning is optional• RAID options available tooRAID options available too

Mac OS X ToolbarMac OS X Toolbar

Mac OS X ToolbarMac OS X Toolbar

• CustomizableCustomizable• View --> Customize ToolbarView --> Customize Toolbar• Add elements you use oftenAdd elements you use often

• PathPath• EjectEject• Burn CDBurn CD• iDiskiDisk• Your ApplicationsYour Applications• Your DocumentsYour Documents

Break TimeBreak Time

Mac OS X ProgramsMac OS X Programs

• Four Main Type of Macintosh ProgramsFour Main Type of Macintosh Programs• Classic - Classic -

• Runs only in Mac OS 9 or earlier systemsRuns only in Mac OS 9 or earlier systems• Find Carbon/Cocoa replacement if & when possibleFind Carbon/Cocoa replacement if & when possible

• Carbon -Carbon -• Program run in Mac OS 8.6 - 9.2.2 and Mac OS XProgram run in Mac OS 8.6 - 9.2.2 and Mac OS X• Takes advantage of Mac OS X featuresTakes advantage of Mac OS X features

• Multitasking, multithreading, memory protectionMultitasking, multithreading, memory protection• Very stable, uses Mac OS X Aqua interfaceVery stable, uses Mac OS X Aqua interface


• Four Main Type of ProgramsFour Main Type of Programs• CocoaCocoa

• Programs written in Objective-CPrograms written in Objective-C• Programmed from ground up on Mac OS XProgrammed from ground up on Mac OS X• Takes advantage of Mac OS X servicesTakes advantage of Mac OS X services

• System wide spell checkerSystem wide spell checker• Address bookAddress book• Summarization of textSummarization of text

• Prepared to move with Mac OS X into future when Prepared to move with Mac OS X into future when new Mac OS X services become available.new Mac OS X services become available.


• Three Main Type of ProgramsThree Main Type of Programs• JavaJava

• Programs written in Java language work on all Programs written in Java language work on all computer systems with operating systems supporting computer systems with operating systems supporting Java.Java.

• Examples - LimeWire, CrozzWord, Network ProbeExamples - LimeWire, CrozzWord, Network Probe


• Force Quitting ProgramsForce Quitting Programs• Option - Command - EscapeOption - Command - Escape• This kills the application process of your choiceThis kills the application process of your choice• No need to reboot Mac OS XNo need to reboot Mac OS X

• Program ExtrasProgram Extras• Switching Between (Command - Tab)Switching Between (Command - Tab)• Hiding Programs (Command - H)Hiding Programs (Command - H)• Minimizing Programs (Command - M)Minimizing Programs (Command - M)

Mac OS X ApplicationsMac OS X Applications

• Acrobat Reader 5.xAcrobat Reader 5.x• Address BookAddress Book• AppleScriptAppleScript• CalculatorCalculator• ChessChess• ClockClock• DVD PlayerDVD Player• Image CaptureImage Capture• Internet ConnectInternet Connect• Internet ExplorerInternet Explorer

• iPhotoiPhoto• iTunesiTunes• iMovieiMovie• MailMail• PreviewPreview• QuickTime PlayerQuickTime Player• SherlockSherlock• StickiesStickies• Text EditText Edit

Mac OS X UtilitiesMac OS X Utilities

• AirPort AdminAirPort Admin• AirPort SetupAirPort Setup• Apple System ProfilerApple System Profiler• Applet LauncherApplet Launcher• ColorSync UtilityColorSync Utility• CPU MonitorCPU Monitor• ConsoleConsole• Digital Color MeterDigital Color Meter• Directory SetupDirectory Setup• Disk CopyDisk Copy• Stuffit ExpanderStuffit Expander

• Disk UtilityDisk Utility• Display CalibratorDisplay Calibrator• GrabGrab• InstallerInstaller• Java Web StartJava Web Start• Key CapsKey Caps• Keychain AccessKeychain Access• NetInfo ManagerNetInfo Manager• Network UtilityNetwork Utility• Print CenterPrint Center• Process ViewerProcess Viewer• TerminalTerminal

Mac OS X DocumentsMac OS X Documents

• How do documents know their parents?How do documents know their parents?• Two methods (Mac OS X uses both)Two methods (Mac OS X uses both)

• Use of program creator / type codes (Mac OS 9)Use of program creator / type codes (Mac OS 9)• Use of file name suffixes (PC / UNIX OSes)Use of file name suffixes (PC / UNIX OSes)

• Use extensions / file name suffixesUse extensions / file name suffixes• Be a good computer citizenBe a good computer citizen• Ease of exchanging files with other computer usersEase of exchanging files with other computer users• Helps you identify files at a glance often timesHelps you identify files at a glance often times


• Save Dialog BoxSave Dialog Box• Sheets - are the actual dialog boxes which are Sheets - are the actual dialog boxes which are

attached to the documents.attached to the documents.• Two views of sheetsTwo views of sheets

• Compact view allows naming and save buttonCompact view allows naming and save button• Column view allows control of save location; use Column view allows control of save location; use

favorites, recent places or create a new folderfavorites, recent places or create a new folder

• ShortcutsShortcuts• Command - D (Desktop)Command - D (Desktop)


• Compact Sheet ViewCompact Sheet View

Mac OS X - iTunes 4.xMac OS X - iTunes 4.x

• Software JukeboxSoftware Jukebox• Plays standard audio CDsPlays standard audio CDs• Tune into Internet radio stationsTune into Internet radio stations• Purchase music for downloadPurchase music for download• Import audio CDs to several formatsImport audio CDs to several formats

• MP3 / AAC / WAV / AIFFMP3 / AAC / WAV / AIFF

• Play music files in the formats listedPlay music files in the formats listed• Download MP3 to portable players (iPod)Download MP3 to portable players (iPod)• Build custom play lists & burn custom audioBuild custom play lists & burn custom audio

iTunes DemonstrationiTunes Demonstration

• ““Ripping” an audio CD to iTunes libraryRipping” an audio CD to iTunes library• Insert CD into drive on computerInsert CD into drive on computer• iTunes will usually start automaticallyiTunes will usually start automatically• Preferences can be set to “rip” CD automaticallyPreferences can be set to “rip” CD automatically• iTunes searches the CDDB on the Internet to iTunes searches the CDDB on the Internet to

automatically get the titles of songsautomatically get the titles of songs• Songs are now in your iTunes librarySongs are now in your iTunes library• Organize your music into play listsOrganize your music into play lists• Do not steal music!Do not steal music!

Burning CD DemonstrationBurning CD Demonstration

• ““Burning” an audio CDBurning” an audio CD• Insert blank CD-R media (<.25¢ per disc)Insert blank CD-R media (<.25¢ per disc)• Mac asks you what format you wish for CD discMac asks you what format you wish for CD disc• Select the audio formatSelect the audio format

Burning CD DemonstrationBurning CD Demonstration

• ““Burning” an audio CDBurning” an audio CD• Select play list from iTunesSelect play list from iTunes• Click the “Burn CD” button in Click the “Burn CD” button in

the upper right hand corner of the upper right hand corner of iTunes screeniTunes screen

• The “iris” will open. Click the The “iris” will open. Click the “Burn CD” icon again.“Burn CD” icon again.

• A progress bar will show the A progress bar will show the CD “burning” process.CD “burning” process.

Purchasing MusicPurchasing Music

• Select the Music Store in iTunesSelect the Music Store in iTunes• Select a GenreSelect a Genre• Use Search ToolUse Search Tool• Preview 30 second clips of any songPreview 30 second clips of any song• Purchase any single song for 99¢ or any album Purchase any single song for 99¢ or any album

for listed price (generally $9.99)for listed price (generally $9.99)• With credit card information entered securely, With credit card information entered securely,

click purchaseclick purchase• iTunes downloads the music in AAC formatiTunes downloads the music in AAC format• Music can be used on 3 Macs and iPodMusic can be used on 3 Macs and iPod