Copyright

Apple Training Series: AppleScript 1-2-3

Sal Soghoian and Bill Cheeseman

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Copyright © 2009 by Apple Inc. and Bill Cheeseman

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Cover illustration: Mimi Heft; source photo by Derrick Story
Cover photo: Derrick Story

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The information in this book is distributed on an “As Is” basis, without warranty. While every precaution has been taken in the preparation of the book, neither the authors nor Peachpit Press shall have any liability to any person or entity with respect to any loss or damage caused or alleged to be caused directly or indirectly by the instructions contained in this book or by the computer software and hardware products described in it.

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Dedication

I dedicate this book to my wife, Naomi, and Mosby, without whose support and understanding it would not have been written.

And to my family, Avedis, Laura, Stephen, and Christopher, and the tapestry of relatives who add color to my life.

And finally to the Apple engineers and staff whose vision and dedication to AppleScript have been such a benefit to me and thousands of others. I thank them for their work and their unwavering belief that the power of the computer should rest in the hands of those that use it.

—Sal Soghoian

For my wife, Sharon, with love.

Thanks to AppleScripters everywhere for the extraordinary good will and high spirits of our community all these many years.

—Bill Cheeseman