William C. Ray Libri

Mac OSX Unleashed is a complete guide and reference for Mac OS users. For an average Mac user, experiencing a command line for the first time can be an unpleasant experience. This book will take the approach of demonstrating familiar actions and tools, and then provide the equivalent information within the BSD environment. For advanced users, this book will cover system administration ranging from advanced configuration of FTP servers, SSH tunneling, to installing secure E-mail and Web servers. The progression of the text is designed to move from simple "using" topics through advanced configuration--making it easier for beginners and experienced users to find what they're looking for.

Teaches real world, practical skills that every system administrator needs to know, such as machine configuration and server maintenance, providing information on compiling and installing software, networking machines, cross-platform connectivity, and more. Original. (Beginner/Intermediate).