Press Release
June 4, 2004
"Inside .Mac": Get the Most Bang for Your .Mac Buck
Sebastopol, CA--With Mac OS X as a foundation, Apple's iApps and iLife
technology has coalesced into a "digital hub," an interconnected set of
tools that helps users store and organize photos and music, entertain the
kids, stay in touch with significant others, and even assist in running a
business. To take this information to a higher level, Apple created .Mac
(pronounced "dot Mac"), a suite of services that allows subscribers to
share information online. While .Mac hasn't received the same attention as
its more glamorous i-cousins, it's endowed with the same traits: an
attractive, intuitive interface and a wealth of powerful features,
including web mail, an online contact management system, storage space, a
fully customizable personal web site, and much more. About the only thing
missing from this embarrassment of riches is a thorough guide. Inside
.Mac by Chuck Toporek (O'Reilly, US $19.95) is just that, the first--and
only--manual that delves deep into .Mac.
"Most people I've spoken to who are .Mac members don't really realize what
they're getting for their annual .Mac membership," observes Toporek. "I
not only tried to show how to get around the .Mac services, but also how
to use them in tutorials. For example, the 'Building a .Mac HomePage'
section demonstrates how to use the HomePage tools to create and manage a
.Mac site, as well as how to create a movie page from iMovie, or a Photo
Album page from iPhoto. I describe some of what's going on behind the
scenes too, such as how a Photo Album page uses JavaScript to display the
images you click on."
Inside .Mac is a handy, quick reference offering a clear overview of the
entire .Mac package and many of its not-so-obvious features. "I hope
people pay close attention to Chapter 6--'Using Backup'--and not only
learn how to back up their Mac, but understand why it's important to do on
a regular basis," notes Toporek. Some of the other important features the
book covers include:
Setting up a .Mac account: a guided tour to getting started with .Mac
Using the iDisk: a detailed look at its directories, the iDisk utility,
and more
Mac software: a look at what's included in the software directory,
including Virex anti-virus software, the Backup utility, Mac Slides
Publisher, and third-party software
.Mac email, from configuring settings to adding additional email
accounts
Building a HomePage: an overview of HomePage options that covers
uploading files; publishing iPhoto libraries; and protecting, publishing,
and announcing the site
Synchronizing a Mac with .Mac: learn how to set up and sync Address Book,
iCal calendars, Safari bookmarks, and more using iSync
Sending an iCard
Creating a weblog (or "blog") with iBlog
"Scientists say that we really only use about ten percent of our brain,
and I have a feeling that theory applies to the .Mac services," concludes
Torporek. "People are probably only using about ten percent of what's
there, and I hope that this book shows them how to use the other ninety
percent to get the most bang for their buck."
From enthusiastic new users to hardcore Mac geeks, anyone who uses .Mac
will be able to get the most from their subscription service with Inside .Mac.
There's no better way take control than with this invaluable reference.
Additional Resources:
Inside .Mac
Chuck Toporek
ISBN: 0-596-00501-6, 384 pages, $19.95 US, $28.95 CA
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