

Mac OS X Panther Hacks brings together the perfect combination of tips, tricks, and tools to help serious Mac users-regardless of their background-get the most from their machines. Unix converts to Mac OS X find a familiar FreeBSD-like operating system at the core and many of the command-line applications that they're familiar with: it's like an open invitation to roll up their sleeves and hack. Those coming to Mac OS X from previous incarnations of the operating system recognize much of the friendly face of the Macintosh they're used to, but they're also plunged into a whole new world.

Beneath its appealing interface, it's a hard-working machine. Like the animal it's named for, Mac OS X Panther is beautiful, sleek, superbly efficient, dangerously alluring, and all muscle under the surface.
