OS X supports Bonjour and Server Message Block (SMB), including support for legacy Network Basic Input/Output and Windows Internet Naming Service (NetBIOS and WINS) dynamic network service discovery protocols.
Each primary stage of system initialization can be indicated by the following: firmware, startup chime or bright flash of the power-on light, followed by a light gray screen on the primary display; booter, a dark gray Apple logo on the primary display; kernel, a small dark gray spinning gear or spinning earth icon below the Apple logo; and system launchd, a white screen on all displays followed by the login screen.
Three methods for uninstalling applications include:
- Open Launchpad, hold down the Option key, and click the X button
- In the Finder, drag the primary application to the Trash and then empty the Trash
- Use a custom-built uninstaller package
The Finder populates the Network folder using information provided by the dynamic network services discovery protocols. Computers providing services appear as resources inside the Network folder, and service discovery zones or workgroups appear as folders. Any currently connected servers also appear in the Network folder.
Any account password reset process wont change any keychain passwords. Therefore, the users keychains won't automatically open when the user logs in with her new password. The user will have to manually change her keychain passwords using the Keychain Access utility.