OS X :: How Operating System Works?

Aug 24, 2009

I have had my mac for sometime now and love it but was looking for more info on how the operating system works. For example I understand in my applications folder there is my programs but what is the library and the system library? How does it all work etc? Does anyone have any handy links I can use to learn more about the workings of OSX?

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OS X :: Mac OS X Is Better Than Other Operating System?

Aug 7, 2010

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May 3, 2010

I have a mirrored drive door G4 [dual 1.25 GHz] with 10.2.8. The newest browser I can run is Firefox 2.0.0.20. That browser will not successfully run some sites. Monster.com, for example.

I am unemployed just now and cannot afford to spend money on a new Intel machine. I have critical need of being able to run what I have here now:

Photoshop CS [no number suffix]
InDesign 3.0.1
Microsoft office X, 10.1.6
Filemaker pro 6 [although I do also own 7]
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Roxio Toast 5.2.1

I have been told I could upgrade this G4 to 10.4. Supposedly that would allow me to run a current browser. I don't know if that is true, it is just something I was told.

I have multiple fears about making such an upgrade. First, where would you get the discs to do that, and how could you get any patches or upgrades that were created subsequent to its introduction?

Second, would all my software listed above work with 10.4?

I imagine I would need to make up an external drive that completely mirrored my current setup, in case it went wrong and I had to go back to what I have.

My need is to have a computer I can use to look for jobs effectively. Monster.com won't even let me log in with this browser. I consider buying some used machine with a current browser to use for my job search, but hate to waste the money.

Do the experienced and knowledgeable here have some advice for me? Is there a safe way to make some changes on this machine and retain my current array of software?

As soon as I get a job I will spend the money [I currently have saved] to buy a new Intel Mac. I just don't want to let that money go while I am unemployed. I have been for three months and have not gotten so much as a single interview.

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OS X :: Mac Osx Restoring The Operating System

Feb 14, 2009

I upgraded my mac, to the latest version of the OS. Half way through the update, the power went, and my whole system, is messed up.

I thought, its ok, ill re install it from the disk, ill only lose software that i have installed, all my data is backed up, its fine. After 1 hour of installing mac OSX.5 the loaded, fine... but a few problems.

The software that came on the mac, is not there now.
My mac keeps restarting my Airport.

My question, if i use the disks that came with my mac, can i have the software back on OSX.4 and then upgrade it like when OSX.5 came out? Would i have hte software back?

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Apr 15, 2009

Not really sure if this belongs here or in "Buying Tips, Advice and Discussion", I think its here but feel free to move it if I'm wrong. That said, here's my question: Can I run a dual OS on my laptop? Its an Intel Core 2 duo 2ghz (2gig ram) with an Ati Radeon HD 2300 graphics and presently with Windows Vista Home Premium (manufactured by Acer - Aspire5720G).

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OS X :: Copy Operating System?

Jul 14, 2009

So I just purchased a new MBP and have Snow Leopard installed on my current machine. The original boot file is on my home computer (I am out of town) and trying to avoid having to download all over again.

Is there any way to "Clone" my current computer to have the operating system installed on my new machine?

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OS X :: Wipe Everything Off Mac Except Operating System

Mar 30, 2010

what I would like to is to wipe everything off my mac (second hand) so that I can start again with everything clean and fresh. I've done this sort of thing before with other Macs by simply reinstalling the the start up disk - but this is where the problem lies - the disk that came with the Mac is only for OS 10.4.10 (Tiger) and the Mac is currently running OS 10.5.6 (Leopard) and I don't really want to downgrade (the weird thing is the Mac came with Leopard from the factory so I don't know whey it wasn't supplied with the disk). So is there any way I can delete everything else off the Mac (files, programs - AND MOST IMPORTANTLY change the "home file" name) with out loosing Leopard?

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Apr 13, 2010

I bought my MBP about a month ago, and I bought VMWare Fusion to go with it. I need to run Windows to run Office, AutoCAD, and ChemCAD (I'm a chemical engineering student).

Is Fusion the best way to go, or should I get Parallels? (I haven't opened the Fusion software yet.)

Should I spend the money on Windows 7, or would Windows XP be fine?

Does anyone knows somewhere cheap to get Windows? And does it matter if it says it's for a PC? I know UltimateSteal currently has Office, but as far as I can tell they don't have Windows right now.

I got my MBP because my Gateway (big mistake, I know) crashed. It had the latest Office on it...is there a way I can use that instead of having to buy it again? (I don't want to use the Vista off it for obvious reasons.

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Oct 6, 2010

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Oct 19, 2010

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I DON'T REMEMBER THE LINK...I spent hours and hours in the forum but I didn't find it...anybody knows about that article?

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Applications :: Operating System Not Found

Nov 19, 2010

I have installed VMWare Fusion and am trying to install Windows 7 from an iso.I selected the iso when setting the new virtual machine up,

but when the virtual machine appears for the first time and tries to load the software, the following message is displayed:PXE-M0F: Exiting Intel PXE ROMOperating System not found.

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OS X :: Adding One New Feature In Operating System?

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OS X :: How To Reduce Hardrive To Operating System?

Mar 18, 2009

I recently purchased a secondhand macbook pro with os x 10.5.
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This wouldn't be a problem if I had the actual DVD, but unfortunatley
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In short, is there a way to restore the OS to factory condition without
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Apr 2, 2009

I have an old iMac G4 sitting in a box, to be honest it's probably not worth anything, I've seen them online So I'm looking to maybe give it away to somebody that just wants the internet and iTunes, etc.

I want to do a fresh installation of the operating system, so it's nice and clean for the next owner, but I don't have the disks for it, anymore!

1 - At the moment, it has OS X 10.3.9 on it, can I put Leopard 10.5.4 on it?

2 - If not what OS can I put on it, and how do I clean it up without the disks?

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Jun 29, 2009

I just purchased my first mac and I begun to purchase software for it like Office and adobe CS. My question, when the new snow leopard releases; will software be compatible with the new Operating system? Or did I just waste alot of money?

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Feb 16, 2012

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Feb 23, 2012

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Apr 7, 2012

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Apr 23, 2012

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May 4, 2012

I have downloaded Lion OS 10.7.XX trhough App Store. When I tried re installing the OS it failed after the bootup due to the  Hard drive error. Now it is recommending me to format the Harddrive then re install the OS. I'd like to go back to my previous us so that I back up my data prior to formatting the hard drive. How can I boot from my previos operating system that was installed on the device?

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May 12, 2012

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Jun 10, 2012

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Jun 23, 2012

How can I tell what microprocessor and operating system I have on my Mac? Also wheter it is 32 or 64 bit? How much RAM? I want to purchase software, but not if it won't work.

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Jun 26, 2012

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Jun 29, 2012

I have a Macbook Pro 1.1 2GH with 1 processor Intel Core Duo and I want to upgrade my Operating system  to Tiger and eventually beyond but it does not seem possible because of the the nature on the processor. Is there anything else I can do to upgrade or I am stick with what I have? I am currently running 10.4.11 before Tiger.

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Jan 8, 2010

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Sep 12, 2010

I have lost the dashboard app. Having upgraded my os on my brand new iMac I was having issues with my dashboard, and have -apparently- trashed my dashboard.app file. The dashboard is still working, but I don't seem to be able do find the app anymore.

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Sep 20, 2010

my work has recently switched from macs to p.cs anyhow they have recently posted some older macs and laptops in a free draw. my name came up against a 2002 white ibook g3, below are the specs as listed by my company:

iBook G3 215 10.2 iBOOK G3 700/128/27GB/Combo-GBR 14.1in TFT 2002

my question is how/can i upgrade the o.s to a higher level (currently at osx 10.2) & what is the realistic o.s i can get to whilst still working to a realistic level.?? would i need more ram/memory?? its in pretty good nick generally and would be a shame not to make the best out of it.

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