The Beos Bible - Couverture souple

Hacker, Scot

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0201353776 ISBN 13 : 9780201353778

Editeur : Addison Wesley, 1999

Synopsis

Fast, elegant, and powerful, the Be operating system, like Linux, delivers workstation power on inexpensive desktop hardware. The BeOS Bible is the definitive guide to this new OS and the first book on Be written with nonprogrammers in mind. Whether you're new to the BeOS or have been using this exciting operating system since the beginning, you'll want this comprehensive reference at your side. Written especially for power users and creative professionals working with hi-res video, graphics, and audio files, The BeOS Bible covers it all, from starting up to running servers. The expert authors, all intimately involved with Be, guide you through the details with instructive explanations and graphics.

In its pages, you'll find:

• In-depth, detailed coverage of every feature of the BeOS--from secrets of the terminal to application shortcuts to advanced graphics, sound, and database applications
• Interviews with Be engineers and founders, including Jean-LouisGassée, president and CEO of Be, Inc., that provide fascinating insight into this innovative OS
• Hundreds of tips and techniques for getting the most out of the BeOS and its applications

The BeOS Bible covers through release 4 (R4) on both the Inteland PowerPC platforms.

A propos du livre

À propos de l'auteur

Scot Hacker has been involved with the BeOS community since mid-1996, when he launched ZDNet's BeHive, the Web's first commercial source of BeOS analysis and commentary. Hr runs the legendary BeOS Tip Server, a massive collection of tips and suggestions for end users. His love affair with BeOS borders on obsession.

À propos de la quatrième de couverture

Fast, elegant, and powerful, the Be operating system, like Linux, delivers workstation power on inexpensive desktop hardware. The BeOS Bible is the definitive guide to this new OS and the first book on Be written with nonprogrammers in mind. Whether you're new to the BeOS or have been using this exciting operating system since the beginning, you'll want this comprehensive reference at your side. Written especially for power users and creative professionals working with hi-res video, graphics, and audio files, The BeOS Bible covers it all, from starting up to running servers. The expert authors, all intimately involved with Be, guide you through the details with instructive explanations and graphics.

In its pages, you'll find:

• In-depth, detailed coverage of every feature of the BeOS--from secrets of the terminal to application shortcuts to advanced graphics, sound, and database applications
• Interviews with Be engineers and founders, including Jean-Louis Gassée, president and CEO of Be, Inc., that provide fascinating insight into this innovative OS
• Hundreds of tips and techniques for getting the most out of the BeOS and its applications

The BeOS Bible covers through release 4 (R4) on both the Intel and PowerPC platforms, and includes free online updates on the companion Web site.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Addison Wesley
• Date d'édition: 1999
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0201353776
• ISBN 13: 9780201353778
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 944
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible