This book provides detailed information on the technology that has been used in Apple computers for years and is now part of the Apple/IBM/Motorola common architecture. It explains many of the basic design principles that have contributed to the legendary Macintosh performance and ease of use.Written for computer professionals, this book includes enough detail for engineers and designers to replicate many Macintosh features and modes of operation. Much of the technical information included is published here for the first time.