Apple mac os

1. APPLE MAC OS

2. Mac OS series of  graphical user interface -based  operating systems   developed by  Apple Inc. first introduced in January 24, 1984 with the  original Macintosh , usually referred to simply as the  System  software.

3.  has been pre-installed on almost every Macintosh computer sold. The operating system is also sold separately on the  Mac App Store  for $29.99. also sold on a  USB flash drive  for $69.00. ( Mac OS X Lion  only.) The original Macintosh system software was partially based on the  Lisa OS , released by Apple for the Lisa  computer in 1983 it also used concepts from   Xerox PARC   Xerox Alto

4. What are the advantages and disadvantages of Mac OS? Advantages Security Reliability Ease of Use Integration With Apple and Other Products Mac OS Can Run Windows at the Same Time Disadvantages Price Gaming Fewer Software Options

5. MAC OS 9

6. Mac OS 9 the final major release of  Apple's  "Classic"  Mac OS . Introduced on October 23, 1999, "The Best Internet Operating System Ever," [  highlighting  Sherlock 2's  Internet search capabilities, integration with Apple's free online services known as  iTools   improved  Open Transport  networking.

7. lacks  protected memory  and full  pre-emptive multitasking ,  lasting improvements include the introduction of an automated  Software Update  engine and support for  multiple users . discontinued development of Mac OS 9 in 2002 . At the 2002 World Wide Developers Conference, Steve Jobs began his keynote address by staging a mock funeral for OS 9.

8. FEATURES Apple billed Mac OS 9 as including "50 New Features" and heavily marketed its  Sherlock 2  software, which introduced a 'channels' feature for searching different online resources and introduced a  QuickTime -like  metallic  appearance. Mac OS 9 also featured integrated support for Apple’s suite of Internet services known as iTools (later re-branded as  .Mac , then  MobileMe , which is now known as  iCloud ) and included improved  TCP/IP  functionality with  Open Transport  2.5.

9. Other features new to Mac OS 9 include: Integrated support for multiple user accounts without using  At Ease . Support for voice login through VoicePrint passwords. Keychain , a feature allowing users to save passwords and textual data encrypted in protected keychains . A Software Update control panel for automatic download and installation of Apple system software updates.

10. A redesigned Sound control panel and support for  USB  audio. Speakable Items 2.0, also known as  PlainTalk , featuring improved speech synthesis and recognition along with AppleScript integration. [5] Improved font management through FontSync . Remote Access Personal Server 3.5, including support for TCP/IP clients over  Point-to-Point Protocol  (PPP).

11. MAC OS X

12. What is MAC OS X? is a series of  Unix -based  operating systems  and  graphical user interfaces developed, marketed, and sold by  Apple Inc.   X  is the  Roman numeral for  10  and is a prominent part of its  brand identity , is a  Unix -based  graphical operating system.  the tenth major version of Apple's operating system for Macintosh computers .  

13. Advantages and Disadvantages of MAC OS X Advantages Easy to use Virus free With boot camp you can run XP or Vista on your machine, with Parallels you can run windows programs in OS X Disadvantages: Small software base compared to Windows(with out useing bootcamp /parallels) Not nearly as customizable Missing some features that are pretty basic with Windows(no page up/down key, no real backspace key, and you have to use the control key to right click)

14. Mac OS X Version InformationVersionCodenameDate AnnouncedRelease DateMost Recent Version Rhapsody  Developer ReleaseGrail1Z4 / Titan1 UAugust 31, 1997May 14, 1998 Mac OS X Server 1.0 HeraMarch 16, 19991.2v3 (October 27, 2000) Public Beta KodiakSeptember 13, 2000 10.0 CheetahMarch 24, 200110.0.4 (June 22, 2001) 10.1 PumaJuly 18, 2001 [69] September 25, 200110.1.5 (June 6, 2002) 10.2 JaguarMay 6, 2002 [70] August 24, 200210.2.8 (October 3, 2003) 10.3 PantherJune 23, 2003 [71] October 24, 200310.3.9 (April 15, 2005) 10.4 TigerMay 4, 2004 [72] April 29, 200510.4.11 (November 14, 2007) 10.5 LeopardJune 26, 2006 [73] October 26, 200710.5.8 (August 5, 2009) 10.6 Snow LeopardJune 9, 2008 [74] August 28, 200910.6.8 (June 23, 2011)