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Mac OS X

This graphical operating system (OS) from Apple was initially released in 2002 for Macintosh computers. It is a UNIX-based system built on technologies developed from the mid-1980s to 1996. It is the second most used OS after Microsoft Windows.

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Do Mac games run on Linux?

Yes. Many Linux distributions were created that target PowerPC Macs (Yellow Dog Linux especially; Ubuntu, Debian, and Fedora also have ports). Any modern distro for PCs can also be used on an Intel Mac. Debian has / had a version for 68k Macs as well, but this is no longer well-maintained, and many programs lag behind the other ports in their versions.

Software such as Virtual Box allow you to create a virtual Linux computer on your Mac. (See links below)

How do you install Mac OS 9.2.2 on Ibook running Mac OS 10.4?

If it is a G4 iBook produced after 2002 it may not be able to run Mac OS 9 separately. Mac OS X 10.4 (Tiger) uses the Classic Environment which runs Mac OS 9 within Mac OS X. There will be a Classic option in the System Preferences where you can verify that the Mac OS 9 System Folder is available. Double clicking a Mac OS 9 application should launch the Classic Environment.

If this does not happen then:

If you have a boxed retail version you can reinstall Mac OS 9 by inserting the Mac OS 9 disc, restating the computer and holding down the C key while it starts up. This will boot the computer from the Mac OS 9 CD rather than the hard disc. Open the Installer, Click the Options button and then tick the Clean Install option. Install Mac OS 9.

Or:

If you have Mac OS 9 on a Restore disc that came with the computer Open Software Restore and select Restore Mac OS 9 Only.

If the computer originally had an earlier version of Mac OS X and is now no longer compatible with the original Restore disc you can download an updated version from the Apple support site (See links below) by clicking the Accept And Download link at the bottom of the page.

How do you delete a bookmark on Firefox on a mac?

Use the "Bookmarks" menu. The first item is "Show All Bookmarks" select this. The Library window should pop-up. When this does, click on "Bookmarks Menu" (the words, not the carrot to expand it). This should open show all bookmark folders and bookmarks not in folders. Then highlight the bookmark you want to remove and hit the delete key

How do you get a virus off your Mac?

As there are no viruses troubling Mac OS X it will be difficult to remove one. The free ClamXav software (See links below) will check your Mac and any files passed to/from Windows users which may well have a virus.

What is the uses of OS?

An operating system (OS) is a set of programs that manages computer hardware resources, and provides common services for application software. The operating system is the most important type of system software in a computer system. Without an operating system, a user cannot run an application program on their computer, unless the application program is self booting.

Time-sharing operating systems schedule tasks for efficient use of the system and may also include accounting for cost allocation of processor time, mass storage, printing, and other resources.

For hardware functions such as input and output and memory allocation, the operating system acts as an intermediary between application programs and the computer hardware, although the application code is usually executed directly by the hardware and will frequently call the OS or be interrupted by it. Operating systems are found on almost any device that contains a computer-from cellular phones and video game consoles to supercomputers and web servers.

Examples of popular modern operating systems include Linux, Android, iOS, Mac OS X, and Microsoft Windows.

Can you connect a Windows wireless keyboard to a Mac?

Check the instructions. It probably will.

If it is a BlueTooth keyboard it should work on both machines even if the instructions don't say so.

If it uses one of those wireless devices that plug into a USB port it should work on both machines even if the instructions don't say so.

What are the common issues discussed about the windows Linux and mac operating systems?

Windows is often considered buggy, and the registry system is inefficient and dangerous. Linux is stable and nearly bug-free, but often requires more knowledge to operate than the other two. Mac OS X has very few problems, but Apple ignores it's security because "mac's don't get viruses".

Should you get a new appple mac book pro?

You should buy a MacBook Pro if you are frequently involved in high end, photography, video editing, or music production. It is really meant for the high end users. If you will just be using the computer to check email, browse the web, write documents it is not worth the money and a standard P.C. should work for you. The MacBook Pro is a high end machine for high end users.

How do you activate webcam on a mac?

The webcam on a Mac is controlled by the software using it. Launch Photobooth, Facetime, iChat, iMovie or any other software that requires the camera and it will be activated.

How can I free up space on my mac's harddrive?

You can use CleanMyMac, OnyX or some other cleaning applications

Will Snow Leopard work on your PC?

Providing the PC is made by Apple, and it meets the requirements, it can run Apple's Mac OS X. The EULA you agree to when installing the software does not permit its installation on hardware from other companies.

Can you run Mac OS on Mac OS?

If you're referring to a virtualised Mac OS, running on a different version of a Mac OS, then the answer is no. Although VMWare is currently working on a solution to allow you to virtualise 10.5 Leopard Server on 10.5 Leopard client.

yes you can with vmware fussion 2 and with oracle virtualbox....easy, cheap and pretty

How do I find my administrator password on a mac OS X 10.7 if I forgot it I don't want to change it and I am the admin?

turn off mac. turn on mac. AFTER you hear the chime, hold down apple key+s. you will got to terminal. type in mount -uw /then press enter. then enter in rm /var/db/.AppleSetupDonethen press enter. then type in shutdown -h now and press enter. the computer will shut down. turn it on. then you will be shown a video then you will create a new admin account.

note: this will not delete any accounts. where you see spaces there ARE spaces.

What does ICON represent?

Icon is not an abbreviation or initialism. An icon, in the historical sense, was an object used to represent something else, usually a god or spirit. In today's usage, an icon is a representation of a program or file in a GUI (graphical user interface).

What is fragmentation in OS?

fragmentation is as a process which are loaded or removed from memory. the free memory space is broken into Little pieces, such types of pieces may or may not be of any use to be allocated individually to any process. this may give rise to term memory waste or fragmentation.

How do you change font size on your mac powerbook?

Usually in whatever app your using just go into the Format menu. Also Command key and the + key will enlarge it and Command and - will make it smaller.

What browsers work on a mac?

Any browser available for the Mac can be used on a Mac. Such browsers include Safari, FireFox, Chrome, Opera, Stainless, Camino, Flock and several others but, thankfully, not Internet Explorer which has not been available for the Mac for many years.

Will Zeus master of Olympus work on mac?

no it won't work.

I tried to install it and after 98% of the intallation was done i got the message:

an error occurred during the move data process: -106

How do you stop an application from loading at start up?

Open task manager.Press Ctrl + Shift + delete. Select the task and delete.

Can you install Mac OS X on a standard PC?

An unpatched copy of Mac OS X will not install on a standard PC. There do exist cracked versions of Mac OS X that will allow you to install it on a select variety of PCs. WikiAnswers does not provide any information on how to patch OS X, nor any information on how to install it on a non-Apple branded computer.

How do you format a external hard drive for a mac?

Open Disk Utility in the Utilities folder within the Applications folder. Select the external disc in the left hand pane and the formatting options on the right. If the external drive is only for use with the Mac select the default Mac OS Extended (Journaled) format.

When was the Mac OS X introduced?

It depends what you mean by 'introduced'. Mac OS X Server 1.0 was released in 1999 but I imagine you are referring to the first desktop OS to use this technology; the first public beta was released 2000 but the first full desktop release was in 2001.

Is boot camp an utility that allows you to run Windows and Mac OS x at the same time?

Boot Camp is designed to help people setting up Windows operating system under back as dual boot solutions.

Running Linux under Mac is a bit more complicated, there are other solutions of Mac/Linux (dual boot) Mac/Windows/Linux (triple boot).

Installing Linux on a Mac with other operating systems on board requires advanced knowledge (especially boot loader [rEFIt] and Linux kernel compiling).

What OS does Mac use?

Which operating system will work on Apple Macintosh computers depends on the CPU of the computer.

Apple computers with PPC CPUs can run Apple's OS 9

Intel CPU computers can run Apple's OS X, and using Boot Camp, can also run Linux and Microsoft's Windows XP operating systems.

What is the minimum required ram needed for mac os x?

Apple gives the requirement for the current version of Mac OS X (10.6 Snow Leopard) as 1GB of RAM.