Mac OS X for Unix Geeks - , Ernest E. Rothman

If you're a Unix developer transitioning to Mac OS X, "Mac OS X for Unix Geeks" by Brian Jepson and Ernest E. Rothman is your essential guide. This concise book provides insights into the BSD Unix system and Mac-specific components, helping you navigate the unfamiliar territory of Mac OS X. It covers:

• A quick overview of the Terminal application
• Understanding Open Directory (LDAP) and NetInfo
• Issues related to using the GNU C Compiler (GCC)
• Library linking and porting Unix software
• An overview of Mac OS X’s filesystem and startup processes
• Creating and installing packages using Fink
• Building the Darwin kernel
• Running X Windows on top of Mac OS X

The book also includes a quick manpage-style reference to the "Missing Manual Pages" for commands that come with Mac OS X but lack manpages. Whether you're a professional mechanic or a DIY enthusiast, "Mac OS X for Unix Geeks" can help you acclimate quickly to the familiar yet foreign Unix landscape within Mac OS X.

Author: Jepson, Brian

Author: Rothman, Ernest E.

Publisher: O'Reilly Media

Illustration: N

Language: ENG

Title: Mac OS X for Unix Geeks

Pages: 00224 (Unencrypted)

On Sale: 2011-08-02

SKU-13/ISBN: 9780596003562

Category: Computers : General