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(This is based on previous documents by Rich Pattis. Modified by Scott McElfresh, September 2004)Introduction | This handout will introduce you to the Macintosh OS X Operating System and all the skills that you will need to use it for programming. At the beginning of the course, when we are just starting to learn programming, practice these skills repeatedly, until they become intuitive. Because there are few skills, and because you will use these same skills over and over again while taking this course, you will soon master them. Every semester about 500 students successfully complete this process. Please feel free to ask other students if you get stuck; and, if someone gets stuck and asks you a question, please try to help them. Mastering the use of the operating system is NOT an academic part of the course, so feel free to give and take help. |
The Mac OS X (Operating System Ten) | Mac OS X is the newest in a long line of Graphical User Interface (GUI) operating systems, first started in 1984 (when the Apple Macintosh was introduced). The Macintosh and its operating system were based on the work done at Xerox PARC (Palo Alto Research Complex), but not commercialized by Xerox. Microsoft's Windows also has its roots in the first Mac (and Xerox) operating systems. |
Mac OS X Terminology | Here are a few important terms that you must know to be able to understand the rest of the information on this page.
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Logging On | The following instructions are for logging onto any machine running Mac OS X in CMU's Clusters, including WeH5419 ABCD.
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Logging Off | When you are finished working on a cluster machine, you should always log off. Before logging off, make sure to Backup all your files that contain useful information. Then ..
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Renaming Folders and Files | You will often need to rename generic project folders, downloaded from the course web site, with your name. To rename a folder or file (if it is a file with an extension, the extension should remain the same):
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Zipping Files | Programming assignments must be turned in as single zip file that contains all the files inside a project folder. To zip all the files in a folder named F (located on the Desktop), for example, into a single zip file: On the newer Macintoshes (including most of campus labs):
On older Macs (if you don't see the Create Archive option when you try the above):
A new file icon named F.zip will appear on the Desktop with the name F.zip (or whatever you named it); the orignal (unzipped) folder will still be there too. You may have to Click the Desktop first to see this zipped file. |
Unzipping Files | Often, Mac OS X will automatically unzip any file that you download through a web browser. Typically, you will see both the zipped file and the unzipped folder on your Desktop (although there might be a delay while the zipped file is being unzipped; you also might have to click the on the Desktop). If you see only the zipped file (not the unzipped folder), double click the zipped file and it should produce the unzipped folder. At this point you can delete (throw into the trash basket) the zipped file; you can always redownload it from the web. |
Uploading to Andrew | When you finish a programming session, it is an excellent idea to save to your Andrew file space any of the projects that you altered (whether you are on your own machine or a cluster machine). Doing so ensures that your work is not lost (even if something happens to it on your own computer; it is a sad fact of life, but almost everyone will accidentally delete some important file during the semester) and that it is available to all other computers that can access your Andrew file space. To save your work
Another method (one that saves space on your Andrew account) is to first Zip your project folder into one file and then upload just that zip file to your Andrew account. Remember, even if you are using your own computer, it is a good idea to archive project files from it onto your Andrew file space. |
Downloading from Andrew | To work on any material that you previously saved to your Andrew file space, you must first download it to your local system (typically to the Desktop). To retrieve your work
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These key combinations apply only to Mac computers with an Intel processor, not Mac computers with Apple silicon.
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To use any of these key combinations, press and hold the keys immediately after pressing the power button to turn on your Mac, or after your Mac begins to restart. Keep holding until the described behavior occurs.
- Command (⌘)-R: Start up from the built-in macOS Recovery system. Or use Option-Command-R or Shift-Option-Command-R to start up from macOS Recovery over the Internet. macOS Recovery installs different versions of macOS, depending on the key combination you use while starting up. If your Mac is using a firmware password, you're prompted to enter the password.
- Option (⌥) or Alt: Start up to Startup Manager, which allows you to choose other available startup disks or volumes. If your Mac is using a firmware password, you're prompted to enter the password.
- Option-Command-P-R:Reset NVRAM or PRAM. If your Mac is using a firmware password, it ignores this key combination or starts up from macOS Recovery.
- Shift (⇧): Start up in safe mode. Disabled when using a firmware password.
- D: Start up to the Apple Diagnostics utility. Or use Option-Dto start up to this utility over the Internet. Disabled when using a firmware password.
- N: Start up from a NetBoot server, if your Mac supports network startup volumes. To use the default boot image on the server, hold down Option-N instead. Disabled when using a firmware password.
- Command-S: Start up in single-user mode. Disabled in macOS Mojave or later, or when using a firmware password.
- T: Start up in target disk mode. Disabled when using a firmware password.
- Command-V: Start up in verbose mode. Disabled when using a firmware password.
- Eject (⏏) or F12 or mouse button or trackpad button: Eject removable media, such as an optical disc. Disabled when using a firmware password.
If a key combination doesn't work
If a key combination doesn't work at startup, one of these solutions might help: Gamedev: the beginning mac os.
- Press and hold all keys in the combination together, not one at a time.
- Shut down your Mac. Then press the power button to turn on your Mac. Then press and hold the keys as your Mac starts up.
- Wait a few seconds before pressing the keys, to give your Mac more time to recognize the keyboard as it starts up. Some keyboards have a light that flashes briefly at startup, indicating that the keyboard is recognized and ready for use.
- If you're using a wireless keyboard, plug it into your Mac, if possible. Or use your built-in keyboard or a wired keyboard. If you're using a keyboard made for a PC, such as a keyboard with a Windows logo, try a keyboard made for Mac.
- If you're using Boot Camp to start up from Microsoft Windows, set Startup Disk preferences to start up from macOS instead. Then shut down or restart and try again.
Remember that some key combinations are disabled when your Mac is using a firmware password.
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- Keyboard shortcuts that you can use after your Mac has started up.