Mac OS X Support Information

Mac OS X is part of Apple's advanced, next generation family of operating systems for Macintosh computers. It includes a totally new user interface called Aqua, robust 2D and 3D graphics support, advanced networking support, full support for multiple processors, multitasking and multithreading, and crash protection (protected memory). Mac OS X is built on a BSD UNIX core, making it one of the most powerful, flexible, and reliable operating systems available. It runs a host of new Mac OS X native applications, as well as almost all existing Mac OS applications.

Below, you will find a collection of Mac OS X resources. It is always being updated and expanded; check back often! If you have any comments or suggestions, mail apple-server-feedback@doit.wisc.edu.

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Mac OS X 10.4 "Tiger" and Mac OS X Server 10.4 "Tiger Server" available 05/01/2005 A major upgrade to the Mac OS X product family is available as of April 29, 2005. See below for more information. Mac OS X 10.4 "Tiger" (press release) Mac OS X Server 10.4 "Tiger Server" (press release) Mac OS X and Mac OS X Server are available in a variety of ways: Via the Apple Store for Education Mac OS X 10.4 - $69 Mac OS X Server 10.4 (10-client) - $249; additional $249 for 3-year maintenance agreement[1] Mac OS X Server 10.4 (unlimited) - $499; additional $499 for 3-year maintenance agreement[1] Via the DoIT Tech Store Mac OS X 10.4 Personal purchase (UW faculty, staff, student) - $69 for shrinkwrap retail box (41389) Departmental purchase - $69 for shrinkwrap retail box (41389); $20 for media (41408) for previous departmental license holders, subject to availability Mac OS X Server 10.4 (10-client) - $249 (41277); additional $249 for 3-year maintenance agreement[1] Mac OS X Server 10.4 (unlimited) - $499 (41278); additional $499 for 3-year maintenance agreement[1] Volume licensing is available for departmental customers. Contact Ross Yahnke for details. [1] Apple Maintenance Program entitles purchaser to the latest version of Mac OS X Server for 3 years from the date of purchase.

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UW Mac OS X Resources

Should I upgrade to Mac OS X? (being updated)	Mac OS X Frequently Asked Questions
Installing Mac OS X	Mac OS X Frequently Asked Questions (Advanced)
Mac OS X Software Availability

External Mac OS X Resources
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Mac OS X Home Page

Mac OS X Higher Education Home Page

Mac OS X 10.3 Read Before You Install (91K PDF)
Mac OS X 10.3 Install Guide (179K PDF)	Welcome to Mac OS X 10.3 (12.4M PDF)

Mac OS X Support Mac OS X 10.2 and earlier	Getting Started with Mac OS X 10.2 Restricted to UW IP addresses; requires QuickTime
Mac OS X Server Support	MacFixIt for Mac OS X
Apple Knowledge Base

Mac OS X Security Features	Apple Product Security
Mac OS X Security Updates August 2003 and earlier	Mac OS X: Chart of Available Software Updates 10.1 10.2 10.1 Server 10.2 Server

Mac OS X Developer Home Page	Tech Notes
Mac OS X Developer Documentation	Darwin Home Page
	OpenDarwin
	O'Relly Macintosh Center
Developer Reference Library	O'Reilly Mac DevCenter

Mac OS X Server Home Page	Apple Server Home Page
Mac OS X Server Documentation	AFP548.com

Mac OS X Downloads	VersionTracker
Macintosh Products Guide    Mac OS X | Classic	MacUpdate
Apple Software Updates	DoIT Apple Support Mac OS X Updates

Mac OS X: The New Desktop for UNIX Users (10.1M, 45:12 QuickTime)	Apple X11
Mac OS X 10.3 UNIX Tech Brief (456K PDF)	XDarwin | OroborOSX
Fink | FinkCommander	GNU Mac OS X Public Archive
DarwinPorts | OpenDarwin	GNU-Darwin Distribution

Mac OS X News Resources