Tag: pantherebook

TidBITS today released Glenn Fleishman’s “Take Control of Sharing Files in Panther,” an electronic book that explains how to set up a Mac as a secure network file server using AppleShare, Samba, FTP, the Web, and WebDAV. “For each protocol, Glenn provides detailed instructions, tips on real-world usage, and ways of improving security beyond the defaults. Serving files is only half the battle, though, and Glenn’s ebook helps users connect to shared volumes efficiently from Mac OS 9, Mac OS X, and Windows XP.

TidBITS Electronic Publishing has announced “Take Control of Upgrading to Panther,” an electronic book written by long-time Macintosh expert Joe Kissell. The US$5 ebook will be available for purchase at 8:00 p.m. ET this evening as Apple takes the wraps off Panther at Apple Stores throughout the United States. “Take Control of Upgrading to Panther” walks users through the necessary steps to take before installing, choosing the right installation options, and more.