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Mac OS
Developed by Apple Inc, the Mac OS refers to a series of operating systems for Macintosh computers. It is usually pre-installed on every Mac computer which can be bought online and in retail stores.
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How do you partition a mac hard drive without losing data?
If you are running a recent version of Mac OS X you can use the Disk Utility software found in the Utilities folder within the Applications folder. As with all disc based operations it is good practice to have a back-up copy of your content. From the Disk Utility Help page (The Help menu is your friend):
Creating new partitions on a disk
You may be able to create multiple partitions on your disk without losing any data. Each partition works like a separate disk. You may need to create a new partition if you want to install multiple operating systems on your computer. Partitions can also help you organize your files.
NOTICE:Back up your data before creating new partitions on your disk as a precaution.
To create new partitions on a disk:
1. Select the disk from the list at the left, and click Partition.
2. Select an existing partition in the Volume Scheme list, and click Add (+). Disk Utility splits the partition into two, leaving the data in one of the new partitions. If the partition is less than half-full, Disk Utility creates two partitions of equal size. Otherwise, it creates one partition large enough for the data, and another partition with the remaining space.
3. Resize the partitions as needed. You can drag the dividers between the partitions in the Volume Scheme list, or you can select a partition in the Volume Scheme list, and then enter a value in the Size field.
4. Choose how to format the partitions that will be erased or created. For each new partition, select it, enter a name, and then choose a format.
5. Click Apply.
Or you can get under the bonnet and do all that geeky stuff:
You need to use the "diskutil" command line program, along with the "-resizeVolume" flag...
Here is the help information for this command:
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Disk Utility Tool
Usage: diskutil resizeVolume [Mount Point|Disk Identifier|Device Node] size
Non-destructively resize a disk. You may increase or decrease its size.
When decreasing size, you may optionally supply a list of new partitions to create.
Ownership of the affected disk is required.
Valid partition sizes are in the format of
Valid sizes are B(ytes), K(ilobytes), M(egabytes), G(igabytes), T(erabytes)
Example: 10G (10 gigabytes), 4.23T (4.23 terabytes), 5M (5 megabytes)
resizeVolume is only supported on GPT media with a Journaled HFS+ filesystem.
A size of "limits" will print the range of valid values for the current filesystem.
Example: diskutil resizeVolume disk1s3 10G JHFS+ HDX1 5G MS-DOS HDX2 5G
Valid filesystems: "Case-sensitive HFS+" "Journaled HFS+" "Case-sensitive Journaled HFS+" "HFS+" "HFS" "MS-DOS FAT32" "MS-DOS FAT16" "MS-DOS" "MS-DOS FAT12" "UFS" "Linux" "Swap"
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So here's what you need to do: (if you want to install a Linux partition)
In the example from the help command, they are creating a second and third partition on the disk - you don't need to do this (because diskutil doesn't create ext3 or ext4 partitions)...leave the space as "free" or unpartitioned space.
When I'm giving you commands below, a normal shell prompt is shown as a "$" (you don't need to type in the $)....
1.) MAKE SURE YOU AREN'T RUNNING ANY OTHER PROGRAMS WHEN YOU'RE RUNNING THESE COMMANDS. YOU WILL NEED TO RESTART THE MACHINE IMMEDIATELY AFTER THE PARTITION GETS RESIZED.
2.) Use the diskutil command line program to determine which device number your startup disk is:
$ diskutil list
This will list out information that shows device numbers (ie. disk0, disk1s5, etc.). Determine the identifier for your hard drive (it will be listed under "name" - you probably only have one partition, and it's probably the last on on the list).
/dev/disk0
#: type name size identifier
0: Apple_partition_scheme *149.1 GB disk0
1: Apple_partition_map 31.5 KB disk0s1
2: Apple_HFS Macintosh HD 148.9 GB disk0s3
3.) You need to determine how much free space you have available, and how much you want to split off for Linux (you will want to leave a little for the Mac side, but have enough for Linux or whatever you are doing)...For the most part, if you "Get Info" on the hard drive, and it shows that you have 95 GB capacity, and that 40 GB are used, 75 GB would be a good size to resize the Mac partition to (giving you 35 GB of space there, and 20GB free space for LInux)...
4.) To do the actual resizing, you'll need to use the "sudo" command to run the command as root:
$ sudo diskutil resizeVolume disk0s3 75GB
Who created the Apple computer?
This is not clear and probably can never be precisely determined. The development of the first operating systems happened in several places and was an evolutionary process of modification and adaptation of the preceding Batch Monitorprograms.
How do you merge multiple clips on iMovie?
You cannot merge to video files in iMovie. What you can do is take all clips, audio, etc., that is in the timeline and drag it to the other iMovie file that you have open to technically 'join' the two videos.
An Apple computer, or a Mac, is basically a computer designed and built by Apple Inc. and running a version Mac OS version. Apple's current computer line is the Macintosh; they also produce the iPod, although the iPod is rarely referred to as a "computer."
Apple Inc. (then known as Apple Computer) was one of the early personal computer manufacturers. Their first big entry in the market was the Apple II, which became one of the top personal computers before the IBM PC appeared. Those days birthed the term "Apple computer," since the word "Apple" designated both the manufacturer and the name of the computer.
The current version of Mac OS X is OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion
What did Steve Jobs accused bill gates of stealing?
Apple licensed some aspects of the Macintosh operating system to Microsoft so they could develop their Windows operating system. Apple took Microsoft to court as they felt that they had taken more than the licensing agreement allowed for. It was subsequently found that Microsoft had used some of Apple's programming for their Quicktime software in their own Media Player. These disputes were resolved after several years and the two companies agreed to be more cooperative.
What is better mac book air or mac book pro?
The Pro is better - i have heard the air can break really easily because it is so light and flimsy.
I disagree. The air is faster and easier to carry around. The pro might freeze now and then, but the air wont. I have it and it never broke on me once or froze on me.
It depends, if you're looking for more memory and amazing performance, get the mac book pro. If you're looking for something to travel with or a simple, basic computer for surfing the web or email etc., get the mac book air.
How much RAM does my mac have?
There are different amounts of memory capability depending on the type of Mac computer you have. An iMac is going to be different than an iBook. You can also install more memory in your computer if needed. It's best to contact a retail store and talk to someone who specializes in memory to discover how much memory you can acquire with your Mac computer.
How do you turn off an Apple computer?
In the top left hand corner, click on the Apple logo, and scroll down to "Shut down..." and the computer will shut down. Alternatively, you can press the power button and it should prompt you with 4 options: Restart; Sleep; Cancel; Shut Down.
Can you install Mac OS X Snow Leopard from a used disk?
If it's the original disk (grey?) that came with yourcomputer when it was brand new then yes.
If it's a retail disk, then if your computer meets the minimum system requirement then yes.
If your computer came installed with Lion brand new then it might, but it's not supported by Apple. If Apple had not updated the new computers when Lion started being shipped then you still have the older architecture so you could still boot to an older OS, at least as far as the OS that those computers originally came with.
In other words, when Apple ships a new OS and dosen't update the computers at the same time the computers will only ship with the new OS from then on.
How do you shutdown a Mac without mouse?
You can press power button on Mac computers. Box will pop up asking you what would like to do: Restart, Sleep, Cancel or Shutdown (default). Pressing ENTER (return) will activate shutdown operation.
The second way would be using Terminal approach. Write this line:
sudo shutdown -h now
This will be immediate shutdown with no asking if applications should be closed or documents saved. In other words, this will force Mac OS X to shutdown immediate. Note, that in this case you will have to enter computer password after executing this line.
What processor is used in apple's Macintosh computers?
Apple uses various processors from Intel for their range of computers.
What was the last invention of Steve Jobs?
The last thing Steve Jobs presented was the iPad 2. He wasn't an inventor, just a really smart business man. :)
Push and hold the sleep button for 4 seconds, then slide the slider to the right to shut it down.
* "close" in this answer was read as "shut down"
How do specialty products differ from shopping products?
price is not the chief consideration. Often the attributes that make them unique are brand preference (e.g., a certain make of automobile) or personal preference
How much GB does a mac air have?
It will depend on the particular version of the MacBook but you could take your pick from:
2.26 GHz
2 GB
250 GB
How do change default PDF application in Mac OS X?
Select, with a single click, a PDF file and and press the Command (cmd) and I keys to open the Info window. Half way down the Info window is a drop down menu labelled Open with... Choose whichever application you want to use and then click the Change All button. All PDFs will then open with your choice of application.
How do you download iTunes you have purchased on a non-apple computer to an ipod?
High-speed Internet service has made it possible for home users to access streaming video, audio and phone services that � until recently � were a figment of imagination. Speed however, comes with a price, with 60 Mbps service and faster options costing more than many people are able to pay. Everyone wants the fastest service possible, but sometimes consumers must prioritize their spending and sign up with an inexpensive Internet service.
During the dial-up era, fantastic services sprung up that offer free e-mail and free or low-cost Internet to customers who really didn�t need to access many online services. As dial-up faded away, so did these free services, although there still are some options that give users free dial-up. Of course, free dial-up service nowadays has become difficult to use because many people do not have a dial-up modem. For those who have a dial-up modem however, free or nearly free Internet services are still available.
Videoconferencing, video chat, telecommuting, streaming movies and file downloads all require a lot of bandwidth, meaning that the average dial-up modem user will not be able to use the latest and greatest services. This tends to make dial-up connections in adequate for most modern uses. Still there are opportunities to get inexpensive fast Internet service.
When shopping for cheap Internet access, consumers must be cautious because many free DSL and cable Internet offers found online are scams. The best bet is to call your local cable or DSL provider because they have economical broadband or near-broadband services available at very low prices. While mainstream providers like to push their package deals that include TV Internet and phone service, customers should not feel as though they are all roped into such a deal.
Some cable companies offer a so-called light service that provides upload speeds of up to 128 kbps and download speeds of up to 1 Mbps via the cable network. Customers may have to dig deep on their cable provider�s website to find the cheapest Internet, but when they do they will usually find an option that costs $10 a month or less. The same thing goes for DSL providers now offer Internet service without requiring home telephone service.
These inexpensive options from mainstream providers help customers avoid the risk of signing up for scams while still giving them the Internet service they need at a price they can afford.
How do you get a black puffle?
This is how to get a black puffle:
1. Log on Club Penguin.
2. Click the map and go to the Pet Shop.
3. In the Pet Shop, click the red book.
4. Flip to the page where there is a black puffle.
Notice: The black puffle is only for members. But if you have a coin to unlock things in the Treasure Book, you can unlock the black puffle.
Hoped this helped! Good luck!
What program opens aspx files on a mac?
Adobe Acrobat 9 will open .aspx files on Mac OS 10. When prompted to "save" or "open" the file, choose Adobe Acrobat to open. Alternatively, after saving, open the file in Adobe or drag and drop.
Nothing happened to him. He is alive and well. More info on Steve: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steve_Wozniak
What two people founded apple?
Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak created the Apple computer. Steve Jobs, Steve Wozniak and Ronald Waynestarted Apple Computer (which is now Apple Inc.), the company, but there are lots of creators there. Jef Raskin designed the original Mac hardware, and Andy Hertzfeld designed the original Mac system software.
The IBM SCAMP project (Special Computer APL Machine Portable), was demonstrated in 1973. This prototype was based on the PALM processor (Put All Logic In Microcode).
The IBM 5100, the first commercially available portable computer, appeared in September 1975, and was based on the SCAMP prototype.
References:
www.wikipedia.org
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Laptops
What was the first device Steve Jobes invented?
The first thing that Steve Jobs invented was the first model of the apple computer, Called the Apple I.
Why did Apple name the computer Macintosh?
The Macintosh project started in the late 1970s with Jef Raskin, an Apple employee, who envisioned an easy-to-use, low-cost computer for the average consumer. He wanted to name the computer after his favorite type of apple, the McIntosh, but the name had to be changed for legal reasons.
