The In Easy Steps series is designed to save learning time by breaking down the process into easily grasped, illustrated steps. This authoritative look at the latest iteration of the acclaimed Mac operating system is no exception. Written by experienced trainer and computer columnist Trevor Middleton, Mac OS X Leopard In Easy Steps guides the reader gently through the installation, setup, use, and maintenance of this powerful operating system. The book thoroughly covers the OS's innovations, including the Time Machine; the system-level backup utility; and Spaces, which allows the setup of dedicated workspaces for certain applications or groups of applications. The author provides lucid examples to follow and learn how to get the most out of Mac. Featuring numerous full-color screenshots to optimize the learning process, this book puts any reader, novice or experienced, on the road to becoming a Mac OS X Leopard power user.