Moving to Mac OS X Painlessly

Mac users confront major technical challenges when upgrading to OS X. This book is dedicated to helping them through the upgrade without a hassle. It introduces the setup and configuration process and explains how Mac OS X differs from its predecessors. It also features extensive troubleshooting advice.

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Mac users confront major technical challenges when upgrading to OS X; this is the only book dedicated to helping them through the upgrade without a hassle. It anticipates common (and not-so-common) problems, giving readers the necessary information to avoid them. It guides the reader step by step through preparing for the installation, making sure the Mac, peripherals, and software are ready for the upgrade, and then covers the full installation process, from the easy upgrade path to the so-called "clean" installation. It introduces the setup and configuration process and explains how Mac OS X differs from its predecessors. It features extensive troubleshooting advice, including how to handle problems that might occur even if all the proper setup procedures are followed.