MacOS (Macintosh Operating System) is a family of operating systems produced by Apple for the line personal computers Macintosh.
The system was one of the first to provide the user with a visual graphical interface instead of a difficult to understand command line.
Mac OS was first introduced with the first Macintosh computer in 1984. The term "Mac OS" began to be used only in the mid-90s.
TO THE POINT:Between 1984 and 2001, Apple released operating systems with System 1 before Mac OS 9. They are considered classic. Released in 2000 MacOS X, which later received its own numbering.
System 1.0 (1984)
The very first version of the system provided the user with access to a friendly graphical interface.
Even then, the Jobs team managed to make clear interaction with elements in windowed mode. In fact, modern operating systems differ from System 1.0 only in graphics and additional features.
System 2.0 - 6.0 (1985-1988)
During this period, the system acquired additional features, settings and standard applications. The developers have added a full-fledged hierarchical file system.
The main efforts were made to adapt the OS to new components and devices. There was support for expansion slots, peripherals, new processors and more capacious drives.
Only in System 5 was a full-fledged multitasking model implemented, which allowed the allocation of system resources to applications running in the background.
System 7.0 - 7.6 (1991-1996)
The operating system received the first global upgrade for the first time in seven years of existence.
Users saw a color interface. Most of the system applications and settings were dominated by grayscale, but some elements became colored.
Multitasking has taken on a complete look and is practically no different from what we use on modern Macs.
In subsequent updates, the developers eliminated bugs, added support for new components, and built new applications into the system. These were both Apple's own developments and software acquired from third-party developers.
System 8 (1997)
The release of the system took place in the summer of 1997 after Jobs returned to Apple. The system was originally supposed to continue the old numbering and exit with the index 7.7.
In difficult times for the company, Jobs decided to do otherwise. Apple officially stopped releasing System 7, which at the time was available for installation on third-party computers.
So the company decided to do away with Apple clone computers. Since that time, the company's operating system has been officially installed only on computers of its own production.
Apple reported 1.2 million System 8 units sold in the first two weeks after release and another 3 million licenses sold over the next 6 months.
System 8 itself did not have many changes. Interface elements have received more colors and shades, there are themes and a new control panel.
Mac OS 9 (1999)
Mac OS 9 was the last major update to the classic versions of Mac OS. The release took place on October 23, 1999.
The developers logically developed the ideas embodied in previous versions, and early builds of Mac OS 9 were called System 8.7 at all.
Mac OS 9 allowed multiple computer users to have their own data and system settings. Data encryption technology appeared Keychain, work with remote network servers and improved USB protocol support.
The latest update to the classic Mac OS was version 9.2.2, released on December 5, 2001.
Mac OS X 10.0 Cheetah (2001)
The first system of the modern Mac OS line was released in March 2001. Until 2012, the family was called "Mac OS X", then until 2016, updates received the simplified name "OS X", and in last years the company returned to the classic "macOS".
Mac OS X was essentially the successor to Mac OS 9, but unlike classical systems, based on Unix. The system has found a place for many developments of the company NeXT late 80s early 90s.
The company was founded by Jobs, and one of his conditions for returning to Apple was the takeover of the smaller NeXT by the apple giant.
OS X 10.0 Cheetah introduced a redesigned GUI Aqua, new applications TextEdit, Preview, Mail and Quick Time.
The system required a considerable 128 MB for its operation. random access memory and 800 MB on the drive.
Many users criticized the system for the lack of support for peripheral device drivers from Mac OS 9. OS X 10.0 was more demanding and ran less productive on older hardware than previous versions of the system.
Mac OS X 10.1 Puma (2001)
Just six months after Cheetah, Apple is releasing a major update to Mac OS X 10.1 Puma.
The main emphasis was placed on improving performance and optimizing the operation of iron. Since the fall of 2001, all new Apple computers have been sold with Mac OS X 10.1 pre-installed, before that many models were equipped with the old Mac OS 9.
Mac OS X 10.2 Jaguar (2002)
The developers have focused on expanding communication capabilities. The system appears iChat and The address book.
Users with disabilities for the first time received a block of special options Universal access.
Mac OS X 10.3 Panther (2003)
Apple brought to mind its own browser safari, which became the default web browser in new version MacOS X.
Emphasis was placed on convenient work with multiple applications and workspaces. The system has a mode Exposure.
Mac OS X 10.4 Tiger (2005-2007)
The release of a new version of the operating system coincided with the transition of computer production to the platform Intel. Apple decided to increase the cycle major updates from one year to two.
From April 2005 to November 2007, more than 10 versions of Mac OS X 10.4 were released with minor changes, compatibility improvements, and performance improvements.
Users saw universal search for the first time Spotlight and panel dashboard with widgets.
Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard (2007-2009)
For the next two years, the company updated and supported Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard. Even the parallel development of the iPhone OS (iOS) for the first iPhone did not stop adding a number of key features.
A handy tool Reserve copy time machine, service boot camp allowed to run other operating systems on a poppy, and Mac OS itself acquired support for 64-bit programs.
Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard (2009-2011)
The code name, slightly different from the previous one, hinted that the developers did not make major changes to the system, but were only engaged in bringing the existing chips and capabilities to mind.
In Mac OS X 10.6 we first saw the app store Mac App Store .
Meanwhile, Apple finally abandoned the architecture PowerPC and switched to processors Intel. Snow Leopard OS did not support PowerPC.
Mac OS X 10.7 Lion (2011-2012)
The company cleaned up iOS a bit and returned to the annual Mac OS update cycle. The desktop system inherited several new features from the mobile one.
Mac OS X 10.7 introduces handy gestures for most of the standard applications and system. Debuted cloud service iCloud.
Starting with the Lion Mac OS version, it was no longer distributed on CD or DVD, the software was downloaded only over the network.
Mac OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion (2012-2013)
Mac OS X 10.9 Mavericks (2013-2014)
Apple has moved away from the usual system of OS names, which in the Mac OS X line were previously chosen by the name of species from the cat family. Now the operating system was named after famous places in California.
Users received analogues mobile applications Cards and iBooks, improved multi-display support, and the ability to use Apple TV as a full screen for Mac.
The update is free for the first time. The company promised to continue to distribute the OS free of charge.
Mac OS X 10.10 Yosemite (2014-2015)
This version will be remembered primarily for its serious redesign. The departure from skeuomorphism following iOS has contributed to the convergence and closer integration of the desktop and mobile operating systems, which already shared common applications and services.
Mac OS X 10.11 El Capitan (2015-2016)
Every year macOS gets better and better. This year, a whole carload of small but very useful features was delivered. And each of them makes the work even more efficient. In some places, the system has become more convenient just a little bit, and in some things it has made a huge leap forward. We drove to figure out what new macOS Mojave brings.
Why Mojave?
The Mojave is a desert that is mostly located in the state of California. In addition, she spread her sands to the territory of Utah, Nevada and Arizona. The desert got its name in honor of the Mojave tribe, which, by the way, lives on the reservation to this day.
But why the desert?
Everything is simple here. Starting with macOS 10.9, the company uses the iconic places of the state of California in the name of its operating systems. Here is a brief excursion into history.
- Mac OS X 10.9 or Mavericks. The OS is named after a beach in northern California. The place is highly valued by surfers for its house-sized waves.
- Mac OS X 10.10 or Yosemite - national park in California with high sheer cliffs.
- Mac OS X 0.11 or El Capitan is the highest mountain in Yosemite National Park. Altitude 2307 meters, a favorite place (illegal) for climbers who do not use any insurance other than a bag of chalk.
- macOS 10.12 or Sierra is named after the Sierra Nevada mountain range. Starting with this revision, the traditional name of the desktop system "Mac OS X" has changed to "macOS", that is, in the spirit of iOS, tvOS and watchOS.
- macOS 10.13 or High Sierra is named after another park located in the same place in California.
And now, very soon the new operating system will see the light - macOS 10.10 Mojave.
glitches
Fortunately, there is not much to tell here, so we will immediately put an end to the unpleasant and proceed to the sweet.
For the most part, macOS Mojave is very stable right now, in beta. However, there are still some nuances. I'm telling.
After any operations, the previously opened Finder window may be inactive for the cursor. However, switching to Mission Control (a quick view of all windows open on the desktop) brings the dull window back to life.
After taking a screenshot of the selected area (Cmd + Shift + 4), barely noticeable traces of its frames remain on the desktop. In fact, complete nonsense, which, moreover, is only noticeable on desktops painted in solid colors.
On this, in fact, that's all. Let's start learning new chips of the system.
Dark theme
The usual desktop for the first time and officially meets us with dark colors. Of course, everything looks very fresh and interesting.
But personally, it didn't work for me. I explain why.
White font on dark gray or just gray background(depending on the open application or background) looks at least unusual. As planned new interface should help to focus on the most important, on the content.
However, with a rich white font, which ripples in the eyes, at least in the same Safari, this somehow does not fit very well.
In addition, not all even branded applications received the appropriate colors in black design. Standard utilities like notes, TextEditor and so on have darkened. But for some reason there is no Pages, although this is a proprietary application. In the general range of darkness, he looks just like Katya from Ostrovsky's Thunderstorm. Maybe you need to wait for an update?
Updated! And there is. Shortly after the official release of Mojave, a dark update for Pages and other editors arrived.
Personally, I have not yet decided whether I like the new kind interface or not. But, in any case, this is something new. In addition, now we have a choice - to return the classic, light theme or stay on the dark side.
Dynamic Desktop
The focus of the new OS is the Mojave Desert. Accordingly, it is now possible to install dynamic wallpapers on the desktop - a beautiful dune of the same desert and another gradient picture.
Not to say that this feature has become a direct revelation, but it still has its own tsimes. It's great when, after working all night, you roll up the window and find soft, morning light on the sand. Looks just amazing!
Stacks
Let's be honest, everyone has a bunch of junk on their desktop of varying degrees of usefulness. There is neither desire nor time to understand all this disgrace. And for such lazy users (like me, for example), the Stacks function comes to the rescue.
We right-click on the desktop, click on "Collect into piles" and a dozen or two files are instantly organized according to a predetermined property. Stacks can be formed by the date of creation of files, their modification, their extension, tags, and so on.
I clicked on the pile, it spread to the nearest space of the desktop. I clicked again and everything turned back.
Comfortable. Gracefully. Nicely.
Advanced view mode
Quick View on Mac is a very simple and amazingly user-friendly tool. I selected the file, pressed the spacebar, it immediately opened in the viewing window in full screen. Moreover, it works with almost all types of files, including RAW formats. Windows never dreamed of such a thing.
In macOS Mojave, this tool has been pumped to the fullest. We meet even more convenient functions.
Quick Edit
This applies to all major file types, including pictures, music, and video clips. It's especially cool when you don't have to look for some additional application to quickly trim an audio file and send it wherever you want.
But there is also a nuance. You can't trim an MP3 file. But bought in iTunes songs in M4A format - easily.
There are many more tools available for images: crop, rotate, font, draw. However, it is strange that quick editing does not work for own files - HEIC. Let me remind you that this is a new type of file created to reduce the amount of memory occupied without losing the quality of pictures from the iPhone.
The video is like this. MOV, MP4 - files can be edited right in the viewing window without launching either iMovie or Final Cut Pro X. But MKV is still not recognized by the system at all.
By the way, quick editing works even for PDF files. You can put comments on them, make notes on top of the document, save and forward to contacts from the address book.
And in one viewing window, you can work with several files at once.
Advanced Screenshots
Comparing Windows and macOS, one can illustrate the superiority of the latter in a very simple way. Let's take at least the regular tools of both systems for screenshots.
On Windows, there is the most inconvenient Scissors application. You first need to find it in the wilds of the menu, then run it, then go to the screenshot capture area, then select a save location, name and file type - in general, complete darkness.
Well, pressing PrintScreen and then inserting the picture into Paint is generally some kind of bug from the late 90s.
In macOS, everything is made a thousand times easier. The combination Cmd + Shift + 3 saves the entire screen to the desktop. And Cmd + Shift + 4 is a separate piece. No need to search, select, save anything - everything works quickly, gracefully, without headaches.
However, in macOS Mojave, screenshots were pumped by full program. Let's see what's new.
Keyboard shortcuts work the same as before. Only now a screenshot thumbnail appears in the lower right corner and waits for you to click on it for additional editing. How in . Crop a screenshot, overlay text, mark with a marker - all this can be done at once, without looking up from current affairs and without special applications.
Mac owners with touch bar click on a special button on the Touch Bar, after which a special menu of screenshots appears. Here you can take a screenshot of the entire desktop or a neat snapshot of a separate window, record a video of the screen and configure other settings.
Those who do not have a Touch Bar need to remember only one keyboard shortcut - Cmd + Shift + 5. Very convenient and always at hand.
Continuity Camera
A small, but sometimes colossally useful feature.
Here is the situation.
In five seconds, a printed document can be turned into a PDF file on your Mac desktop. Without a scanner!
click right click mouse on the desktop, select "Import from iPhone", then "Scan documents".
We take the iPhone, on which the camera is already open, take a picture of the document and save it. In a moment, our document in PDF format appears on the desktop. Fast, convenient, without unnecessary gestures and third-party software.
The most interesting thing is that I did not connect the iPhone to . Everything started up by itself, because inside each device was my Apple ID. This is it, the very magic of Apple.
The same scheme works with photographs. Filmed on iPhone, and the picture immediately hit the Mac's desktop. Comfortable!
FaceTime for 32 people
This feature appeared in iOS 12 (wrote) and, of course, it was to be expected on desktop computers. By the way, in FaceTime you can talk from any device, even Apple Watch. Of course, there will be no pictures with your face, but it will be possible to participate in the discussion by voice.
metadata
As it was before.
Get full information regarding any file, you can simply select it and press the Cmd + I combination. However, this is not very convenient, because extended info opened in a separate window - each file had its own. And then you had to close each individually.
As it is now.
All information is available directly from the Finder when viewing files in Gallery mode. Right from here, you can quickly edit multimedia files, turn them into a PDF document, and so on.
New Applications
With the release came a voice recorder. It also appeared on the Mac. In a new, stylish, comfortable design. Of course, all recordings are instantly synchronized between all devices via iCloud.
Dictaphone
In addition, right from the laptop you can now manage your smart technology. The Home app is also available on the desktop.
Stocks is another utility that has made its way from iOS to the desktop.
Updated app store
With the release of the Mojave Desert, developers have completely redesigned the Mac App Store for computers.
Now the programs are sorted into weekly collections, top charts, and also divided into categories: creativity, work, development or games. For example, the "sixth civilization" or the next release of Lara Croft are already available for purchase.
The most worthy copies of the store have reviews from detailed description, screenshots and short stories from the developers themselves. Moreover, all this is available in Russian now, at the beta stage.
Yes, there is still no such abundance of applications as in the same store on iOS. However, the current reimagining of the Mac App Store is a good thing in itself.
Safety
The new OS puts even more emphasis on security. So, no application will gain access to either the camera, or the microphone, or other important and personal nodes of the system until you give the application the appropriate permission.
Like the Safari browser, it now provides websites with a simplified technical information about the system. For example, site owners will see that they were accessed through the Safari browser, but it is not known from which system. Useful option to purchase the same tickets through aggregator sites. The latter like to inflate prices for macOS users. It is assumed that this audience is more solvent.
This information can be configured in the "Protection and security" section, in the "Advertising" tab.
By the way, Safari finally has a display of small site icons - favicons. To enable the display of icons in Safari, you need to go to your browser settings, go to "Tabs" and check the box next to "Display website icons in tabs."
Don't forget about passwords. When registering an account somewhere on the Internet, Safari immediately generates complex password. After confirming it, it automatically enters the iCloud Keychain and becomes available on all devices with an Apple ID. In addition, the system's built-in tools can track repeated passes and replace them with new ones.
big one more thing
The new desktop apps, Stocks, Voice Recorder, and Home, have been ported straight from iOS with UIKit, a unique development among developers. In 2019, this technology should become available to a wide range of developers.
A very cool idea, which, I sincerely hope, will blow up the built-in Mac App Store with thousands of new and familiar applications from smartphones.
Are looking forward to…
Compatibility
The new OS is not available on all Macs. So, iMac, Mac mini are now left behind, iMac, Mac mini are older than those that were released in mid-2012. Of course, the update can be installed on iMac Pro 2017 and MacBooks starting from the 2015 generation. Mac Pro 2010 and newer is also in business.
The rest, including me and mine, will not be able to officially install the operating system - direct hands and a special patch will be needed. However, computer owners Core processors 2 Duo is definitely in the span. Sorry.
PARC already had a computer with a graphics platform, which in those years was a real breakthrough in the history of operating systems. However, the specialists of the center used it only for their own needs and either did not see it for commercial use, or simply did not plan it.
Apple, on the other hand, was able to combine existing developments and its own ideas and create the first graphical operating system available to a wide range of people. This concept was very consistent with the then main idea for Apple - the creation of a computer accessible to all. available as in technical terms as well as in terms of pricing.
As we mentioned above, the first version of Mac OS was released back in 1984, and it already had a well-known window interface and file folders that we know today. In addition, a special manipulator device was developed, which made it possible to move the cursor over the entire area of the screen, and it was called, you guessed it - computer mouse. All this perfectly solved the main task that the developers of Mac OS set for themselves, namely, the creation of an operating system with an intuitive interface, which anyone, even the most unprepared user, can comfortably manage. 
System versions of the platform from 2.0 to 5.X were released between 1985 and 1988, and all these versions essentially differed little from each other, they contained only small, not too significant improvements. Perhaps the most important option that appeared during that period was the multifinder, which made it possible to open several programs at the same time.
This version of the platform was introduced in 1991 and deserves special mention. Version 7.0 has been significantly improved and brought with it quite a few significant additions. Firstly, color highlighting of title bars and scrolls appeared, also in 7.0 the multifinder was installed by default, and the single-tasking finder turned into history. In addition, icons have become 256-color, support for multimedia functions, Internet communications and QuickTime has been improved.
Two updates can be noted in the history of this version:
The operating system was introduced in 1997, it brought significant improvements in multimedia and Internet compatibility. In addition, updated icons appeared in it, the so-called "platinum" interface, which were borrowed from the unsuccessful project to develop the new generation platform "Copeland". It also introduced a new file system HFS+, as well as an improved installer system. It was with this version of the platform that the pre-installation of Microsoft Internet Explorer began, which continued right up to the version of Mac OS X 10.3. In the G8, one can especially highlight the update:
The developers did their best, the system has been improved in almost all parts. In particular, 32-bit platinum icons and a new design system appeared. Now the user was able to select a "theme" according to their preferences. Sherlock also appeared - a special program for convenient search on the Internet and local files. Also, 8.5 was the first version that did not support 68k Macintosh. 
- Mac OS 9
The system was introduced in 1999 and it has become a real classic - the pinnacle technical capabilities, stability and speed of the operating system Mac OS of that time. Here are just a few of the most significant changes that Mac OS 9 brought:
Improved appearance control panel;
Improved sound control panel;
Ability to burn CD in Finder;
The Keychains feature, which makes it possible to save all user passwords in so-called secure "keychains".
Mac OS 9, by the way, can still be found on some Macintosh even today.
The Mac OS has certainly been a huge success for Apple, and the Macintosh has gained unheard of popularity. However, time never stands still, and at one point Apple realized that it was time for global change.
In March 2000, a radically new, tenth version of Mac OS X was introduced to the world, which was very far from Mac OS 9 and did not even support Apple's "classic" software. The developers have completely rewritten programming code, based on the Nextstep operating system.
Dashboard - a selection of programs for desktops - widgets;
Smart Folders - smart folders, the contents of which are automatic mode files that correspond to certain, user-defined criteria become;
Automator, which helped make it easier to perform repetitive simple actions through macros;
There have also been significant improvements - Safari, Quick Time, VoiceOver, etc.
10.5 introduced QuickLook, which made it possible to view the contents of files without having to open the applications associated with them. The Spaces application made it possible to add virtual desktops to the system, on which it was possible to pin application and program windows, and then quickly switch between them.
Boot Camp allowed on Macs with Intel processor install Windows as a second platform. The Screen Sharing application through which users of two "macs" could create a single "desktop" - today it is called iChat. The Back To My Mac feature made it possible remote connection subscribers of the MobileMe service.
In addition to new features, almost all system applications have been significantly improved: Automator, Dashboard, iCal, Mail, Photo Booth, Safari, etc.
Version 7 was released on July 20, 2011. By comparison with previous version In 10.7, the developers have made many changes:
IChat has expanded its boundaries and now supports chatting with Yahoo! users. Now you can exchange unique Emoji icons;
Lion Recovery Disk Assistant allows you to recover your system without a physical disk.
Filter programs that the user opens and block dangerous ones;
Version 9 was released on October 22, 2013. updated version supports multiple monitors and also allows you to use your Apple TV as a monitor. The entire document is now assigned tags that simplify the search procedure. Updated: calendar, Safari browser, map application, notification center. Password data can be synchronized with cloud service iCloud.
Well, given all the advantages of Mac OS, the reader will probably have a reasonable question: why is it still not as popular as its main competitor, known to everyone
Overview of the Mac OS operating system
It is believed that the operating Windows system this is a budget option, but Mac OS is an elite system for gourmets and aesthetes. Since owners of expensive Apple machines are already familiar with Mac OS, it makes sense to consider the issue from the point of view of an ordinary Windows user.
Excerpt from the Berkeley Course
What is mathematics? Well, math is when twice two equals four. No, twice two four is arithmetic. And mathematics is the art of proving that twice two equals five, or even seven. What then is higher mathematics? Higher mathematics is capable of proving like twice two that absolutely everything unreal is possible in the real world.
Windows vs. MacOS
Let's start with the fact that Windows and Mac are operating systems with a graphical interface. In fact, this was the main innovation that made Bill Gates and Steve Jobs billionaires. Prior to this, to work on a computer, it was required to know symbolic commands and be able to recognize the same digital answers. GUI is a compilation of drawings, buttons and inscriptions that can be handled by anyone who is not familiar with programming. Thus, computers ceased to be toys for the pros and went to the masses in wide ranks.
The Mac user interface consists of animated panels that include icons and icons for running applications and document folders. There is no start button here. When you move the cursor to the bottom edge of the display, a row of buttons floats smoothly and disappears just as smoothly when the cursor is moved to the side. In a wide rank, you can customize the presence of application icons and their binding to different sides screen.
First of all, the jewelry polish of everything that is on the screen is striking and noticeably more high speed responsive than on Windows. Many Windows users are familiar with Rocket Dock - this is an imitation of the Mac interface.
Another difference - main panel The application menu is always attached to the top of the display. Quite unusual, but you soon realize how convenient it is.
Typographic fonts
The next fundamental difference: the fonts on the Mac screen look exactly as they will be printed on the printer. At first glance, it seems somewhat unusual, but you get used to it quickly. With this typographic precision in font rendering, the Mac is great for working on all sorts of printing tasks.
Multi-desktop
In Mac OS, at the system level, the problem of running several different desktops at the same time has been solved. Switching with hot keys, nothing is buggy and does not conflict. For Windows, there are various third party applications to implement the task of multiple desktops. But, none of them has been brought to a real working condition. Something is always jumping and hanging.
Installing and uninstalling applications
Unlike Windows, Mac applications are not embedded into the system and registry, but simply unpacked into separate folders and work from there as portable ones. Therefore, the registry actually does not exist. Hence, there is no problem with the time-consuming removal of programs deeply ingrained in the system. This approach eliminates a lot of problems with choosing a software package.
They say there are very few applications for Mac OS?
It's a delusion. There are no less programs for Mac than for Windows. Misconception and the fact that most Mac programs are very expensive. In fact, free programs lots of. From here, the Windows user has the following question: what if I want to have my favorite Windows applications on a Mac? Problem?
There is no problem. The issue is solved simply and in an original way - virtualization. Installed on a computer parallel virtual windows OS and then runs in the background. Further, any Windows applications are installed and managed like regular Mac ones. So to speak, two in one. If desired, you can display the standard menus and application icons in the style of Windows.
What antivirus is needed to protect Mac OS from viruses?
It is hard to believe Windows user, but you do not need any antiviruses. There are simply no viruses for Mac. Experts say that it is possible to infect an Apple computer with a virus only if the user himself creates a virus and introduces it into the system. As they say, at least Apple computer and expensive, so at least you can save a lot on antiviruses.
Keyboard and hotkeys
Organizationally, the keyboard is slightly different, other names for some of the control keys. Hotkey sets have also been slightly modified. But in principle, the concept is the same, so it will not be a problem to rebuild on the Mac-keyboard.
Can Mac OS be installed on a PC compatible computer?
Theoretically and practically it is possible to install Mac OS on AMD or Intel. If you have enough processor power and the experience of the user himself, climb the forums, tinker with the settings and that's it for you working Mac on PC. However, it should be remembered that this is not a completely legal operation. However, at the current level software piracy who even reads these license agreements? Is that the employees of the special police department.
In general, as they say in Odessa, if I knew the buyback, I would have bought Apple. In fact, the machine impresses with its completeness and refinement of details. Otherwise, after all, everyone has long been accustomed to the eternal dampness and incompleteness of the next Windows releases.
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OS X- one of the most popular operating systems in the world, belongs to the Apple OS family and is built on the UNIX platform. The system is intuitive and beautiful. OS X is released only for Mac computers. It is the successor to Mac OS, i.e. Macintosh Operating System.
OS X is the main feature of Mac computers. Without her, they would not have been as popular. In it, everything works with a bang and most importantly together. The system is fully integrated, and working with processors from Intel provides it with the best performance.
OS X is based on a POSIX compliant Darwin OS with an XNU kernel that uses BSD services and the Mach kernel itself. OS X has a lot of features. This makes it stable and fast. The use of rounded corners and translucent elements makes appearance systems are amazing.
History of the OS X operating system
Mac OS is the first name of the operating system that came out with the first Macintosh computer in 1984. The first ideas that were embodied in this system, the developers learned from Xerox, which is on this moment already had a graphical OS.
A few years later, combining existing developments and Apple's own ideas, the developers created a completely new, graphics system named Macintosh Operating System. A mouse was available in it, which enabled the owner to move the cursor over the entire area of the screen. There is also a window interface with folders and files.
main goal Apple was to create an operating system that would be fully integrated under Mac computers. It was convenient and intuitive even for the user who was near the computer for the first time.
A large number of ideas that were invented by Apple are now in the field software are the standard.
First Mac version intosh Operating System was only 216 kilobytes disk space. This product was not counterfeit-proof at all, so all subsequent updates focused on increasing protection.
The ninth version of Mac OS became the peak of the company's work, and with the release of the tenth - absolutely new system Mac OS X, which saw the world in March 2000, received great recognition from Apple. The system code was completely redesigned based on the NextStep OS.
OS X currently uses the Mach kernel, basic UNIX system features, and standard BSD services. Functionality, stability and, most importantly, the security of the system is now on top.
OS X Features
On OS X system good view have full color scaled icons, nice shadows around windows with rounded corners and translucent menu. Spell checker, choice of colors and fonts, dictionary and palette special characters available for all menu applications.
High-quality anti-aliasing for text, graphics, and windows makes OS X an excellent operating system. A beautiful Dock that allows you to move between windows, nice interface elements and modal dialogs.
OS X Applications
The OS X operating system integrates a large number of applications for working with email, internet, contacts, messages, reminders and videos.
Mac App Store is a professional online store. In ideology, it is similar to the App Store for the iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad.
The Mac App Store lets you download, buy, and install apps, and update them when new versions are released.
time machine
Time Machine is an application released by Apple on August 7, 2006 for storing backup copies of documents. To work with it in Mac OS X, Time Capsule (access point) was released.
Time Machine creates an hourly backup files on an external hard drive. Users have the ability to recover specific documents, photos, videos and other files.
Safari browser
Safari is a compact and minimalistic browser developed personally by Apple. It is included with the OS X and iOS operating systems.
Based on the free WebKit engine. It allows you to open several tabs in one window at once, search for necessary information in search engines Google, Yahoo and Bing, block pop-ups and do fast form filling.
Mail for Mac email client
Apple Mail is a universal email client from Apple Corporation, present in OS X. Mail for Mac has the ability to support multiple accounts, filter incoming messages according to specified criteria, support mail services Gmail, Yahoo! Mail, MobileMe and more.
Main Feature mail client there is the creation of smart boxes (smart boxes), which make it possible to quickly search and find the necessary information and messages.
face time
FaceTime is a unique video communication technology between Mac owners, iPhone phones, iPod touch players and iPad tablets. It was developed by Apple and allows you to make video calls between supporting gadgets.
In order to make a video call, you need to have account FaceTime and Internet access.
Games are computer programs which are based on films and books. - this is a set of the most popular genres: fantasy, action, shooters.
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