Leopard Screenshots?

MacRumors · Jun 23, 2006, 08:18 AM

Some supposed screenshots of OS 10.5 Leopard are gaining some traction on the Mac web. Originally posted on this Blogger blog, the screenshots depict the following features:

- Mac OSX ability to run Windows programs natively (with Windows installed). Beta of IE 7 for Windows depicted.
- A refined metal interface (iTunes 5+) for Finder (with tabs)
- Multiple Desktops, with "peephole" switching effect
- iCal icon change, or integration with Address Book?

There is, of course the debate about whether or not the screenshots are real. Some of the valid points for each side are:

It's Real
- The screen switching effect only applies to the desktop windows and icons, and does not effect the menubar or dock

It's Fake
- The Internet Explorer window does not have a shadow on the right-hand side like other application windows do.
- Typically under-development software will list OS versions with the build. The screenshots only say "Version 10.5."

Raw Data: The screenshots have been mirrored on our servers here and here.

longofest · Jun 23, 2006, 08:21 AM

No, there isn't a virus in the pics

Cooknn · Jun 23, 2006, 08:26 AM

That would be IE 7 running in the background, correct? If it's real, this is going to be huge. Running Windows app's natively on OS X?!

Mac_Freak · Jun 23, 2006, 08:27 AM

The second pic shows some kind of a transition to different desktop and the dock is not included in the transition as well as as the menu bar. This is just a background image that someone is using.

I do like the shortcuts idea in the Finder though. Tabs might be cool too.

aafuss1 · Jun 23, 2006, 08:29 AM

You should be able to rearrange tabs by say drag and drop-like FireFoc in Safari 3 & Finder. Maybe even have a My tab groups feature.

longofest · Jun 23, 2006, 08:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mac_Freak

The second pic shows some kind of a transition to different desktop and the dock is not included in the transition as well as as the menu bar. This is just a background image that someone is using.

I do like the shortcuts idea in the Finder though. Tabs might be cool too.

HAHA! I didn't even think about that!!!

huy · Jun 23, 2006, 08:31 AM

Don't forget that Intel Macs use DDR2 RAM, not DDR1.

iGary · Jun 23, 2006, 08:32 AM

What is this icon?

longofest · Jun 23, 2006, 08:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by iGary

What is this icon?

iCal and Address Book all in one?

uaaerospace · Jun 23, 2006, 08:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by iGary

What is this icon?

Updated address book?

iGary · Jun 23, 2006, 08:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by longofest

iCal and Address Book all in one?

And Dictionary?

I think it is a hoax, but if it stirs attention for Leopard, that's cool. It's been too long since an exciting OS release...

thejadedmonkey · Jun 23, 2006, 08:38 AM

It only has DDR RAM, not DDR2 RAM like most intel macs.

It would be awesome if it's real though!

EDIT: Oops, Huy beat me to it.

Core Trio · Jun 23, 2006, 08:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by huy

Don't forget that Intel Macs use DDR2 RAM, not DDR1.

I didnt notice that at first glance but very good point, I'm gonna go with a 'fake' vote on this one.

kainjow · Jun 23, 2006, 08:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cooknn

That would be IE 7 running in the background, correct? If it's real, this is going to be huge. Running Windows app's natively on OS X?!

= the end of native Mac development as we know it

animefan_1 · Jun 23, 2006, 08:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by huy

Don't forget that Intel Macs use DDR2 RAM, not DDR1.

Do the Intel Macs make that difference in the "About this Mac" window pane?

AndyR · Jun 23, 2006, 08:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by iGary

What is this icon?

iDiary?

nbs2 · Jun 23, 2006, 08:45 AM

I'd like it to be real, and (more importantly), I'd like to think that mobody would spend the time to make up screen shots for fun.

Supposing it is real, what easy system level shortcuts are left that can be commandeered to switch desktops? And, more importantly, will there be a desktop expose feature (we need more corners!)?

Yonizzle · Jun 23, 2006, 08:45 AM

That "hole" effect for desktop switching is patently stupid. If you're going to have multiple desktops, chances are, you'll think of them as having some kind of side-by-side arrangement in 2-space. So if there's going to be a transition between them, something that shows an edge between them makes way more sense than the "hole", which implies that they're all stacked.

And it just looks dumber than any of Apple's eye candy thus far.

Foocha · Jun 23, 2006, 08:45 AM

I think it's a fake, but there are some really great ideas here, and whoever produced it is clearly a serious Apple fan!

Ideas I really like include:

- multiple desktops (very handy in Linux)
- combining Address Book and iCal - about time
- a "classic environment" for Windows XP - wow!
- iLife '06 style user interface for Finder
- tabbed browsing for Finder - great for reducing screen clutter
- favourites in Finder

What's missing from this is an address field for the Finder, with "Go to Folder" command line style tab-completion. Also, keyhole effect is a bit daft - an Exposé style method of zooming out to view all your desktops at once would surely be more useful.

mark! · Jun 23, 2006, 08:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by animefan_1

Do the Intel Macs make that difference in the "About this Mac" window pane?

yes

MacBoobsPro · Jun 23, 2006, 08:47 AM

For me they are definately fake because the 'peephole switching' effect is very lame and too complicated to be from Apple.

Apples graphical style is simple and concise. The peephole effect is too much eyecandy for very little reward.

Also the RAM is wrong!

Vader · Jun 23, 2006, 08:48 AM

Looks like a photoshopped Tiger screenshot.
The menu bar also did not change design with the "new os" as it usually has.

Cooknn · Jun 23, 2006, 08:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thejadedmonkey

It only has DDR RAM, not DDR2 RAM like most intel macs.

I guess that pretty much settles it then.

oldMac · Jun 23, 2006, 08:48 AM

Another reason why this is probably faked...

In the "About This Mac" window, the Windows version is listed as "XP with Service Pack 2".

Seems unlikely since the name of "Windows XP SP2" is never presented this way in Windows and this rendition doesn't provide more useful info about the Windows build number or even mention "Microsoft".

I think that Microsoft would insist that they get billing in that window.

Along with the version number being "10.5" with no build info, this is definitely fake.

mark! · Jun 23, 2006, 08:50 AM

Yeah, they probably would have said :

XP Professional, Service Pack 2

I think...

View Poll Results: Are the screenshots real or fake?
Real	119	26.10%
Fake	337	73.90%
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Jun 23, 2006, 08:18 AM	#1
MacRumors macrumors bot Join Date: Apr 2001	Leopard Screenshots? Some supposed screenshots of OS 10.5 Leopard are gaining some traction on the Mac web. Originally posted on this Blogger blog, the screenshots depict the following features: - Mac OSX ability to run Windows programs natively (with Windows installed). Beta of IE 7 for Windows depicted. - A refined metal interface (iTunes 5+) for Finder (with tabs) - Multiple Desktops, with "peephole" switching effect - iCal icon change, or integration with Address Book? There is, of course the debate about whether or not the screenshots are real. Some of the valid points for each side are: It's Real - The screen switching effect only applies to the desktop windows and icons, and does not effect the menubar or dock It's Fake - The Internet Explorer window does not have a shadow on the right-hand side like other application windows do. - Typically under-development software will list OS versions with the build. The screenshots only say "Version 10.5." Raw Data: The screenshots have been mirrored on our servers here and here.

Jun 23, 2006, 08:26 AM	#3
Cooknn macrumors 68020 Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Fort Myers, FL	That would be IE 7 running in the background, correct? If it's real, this is going to be huge. Running Windows app's natively on OS X?! __________________ Dave Cook \| Power Mac G5 Dual 2GHz \| 23-inch Cinema HD Display \| MacBook 2GHz Intel Core Duo

Jun 23, 2006, 08:27 AM	#4
Mac_Freak macrumors 6502a Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Queens, New York	The second pic shows some kind of a transition to different desktop and the dock is not included in the transition as well as as the menu bar. This is just a background image that someone is using. I do like the shortcuts idea in the Finder though. Tabs might be cool too. __________________ 15.4" Unibody MBP 2.53GHz, 320/7200 17" PB G4 1.33Ghz, Rev. B, ATI MR 9600 64MB, 1GB, BT, AP, 80GB HD, [ For Sale ]

Jun 23, 2006, 08:29 AM	#5
aafuss1 macrumors 65832 Join Date: May 2002 Location: Gold Coast, Australia	You should be able to rearrange tabs by say drag and drop-like FireFoc in Safari 3 & Finder. Maybe even have a My tab groups feature. __________________ A.A.'s Mac mini-Core Solo 1.5 GHz,2GB, 60GB,Mac OS X 10.6 iPods:touch 32GB,5th gen 30GB, shuffle 2nd gen 1GB, shuffle 3rd gen 4GB, nano 1st gen 2GB, nano 3rd gen 4GB, nano 5th gen 8GB

Jun 23, 2006, 08:21 AM	#2
longofest Demi-God (Editor) Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Falls Church, VA	No, there isn't a virus in the pics

Jun 23, 2006, 08:31 AM	#7
huy macrumors newbie Join Date: Apr 2005	Don't forget that Intel Macs use DDR2 RAM, not DDR1.

Jun 23, 2006, 08:32 AM	#8
iGary macrumors Demi-God Join Date: May 2004 Location: La Villa Strangiato	What is this icon? Attached Images

Jun 23, 2006, 08:38 AM	#12
thejadedmonkey macrumors 68040 Join Date: May 2005 Location: Pa	It only has DDR RAM, not DDR2 RAM like most intel macs. It would be awesome if it's real though! EDIT: Oops, Huy beat me to it. __________________ Mac Mini G4 • MacBook Pro • iPod Nano "Good judgement comes from experience, experience comes from bad judgement. - Mark Twain

Jun 23, 2006, 08:45 AM	#17
nbs2 macrumors 68030 Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: A geographical oddity...1 hour from BWI/DCA/IAD/MDT	I'd like it to be real, and (more importantly), I'd like to think that mobody would spend the time to make up screen shots for fun. Supposing it is real, what easy system level shortcuts are left that can be commandeered to switch desktops? And, more importantly, will there be a desktop expose feature (we need more corners!)? __________________ Joe Biden passes through Union Station, DC at 4:50-5 pm on a regular basis. Especially Fridays. IDKTFG

Jun 23, 2006, 08:45 AM	#18
Yonizzle macrumors newbie Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: pennsylvania	That "hole" effect for desktop switching is patently stupid. If you're going to have multiple desktops, chances are, you'll think of them as having some kind of side-by-side arrangement in 2-space. So if there's going to be a transition between them, something that shows an edge between them makes way more sense than the "hole", which implies that they're all stacked. And it just looks dumber than any of Apple's eye candy thus far.

Jun 23, 2006, 08:45 AM	#19
Foocha macrumors 6502a Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: London	I think it's a fake, but there are some really great ideas here, and whoever produced it is clearly a serious Apple fan! Ideas I really like include: - multiple desktops (very handy in Linux) - combining Address Book and iCal - about time - a "classic environment" for Windows XP - wow! - iLife '06 style user interface for Finder - tabbed browsing for Finder - great for reducing screen clutter - favourites in Finder What's missing from this is an address field for the Finder, with "Go to Folder" command line style tab-completion. Also, keyhole effect is a bit daft - an Exposé style method of zooming out to view all your desktops at once would surely be more useful.

Jun 23, 2006, 08:47 AM	#21
MacBoobsPro macrumors 68040 Join Date: Jan 2006	For me they are definately fake because the 'peephole switching' effect is very lame and too complicated to be from Apple. Apples graphical style is simple and concise. The peephole effect is too much eyecandy for very little reward. Also the RAM is wrong!

Jun 23, 2006, 08:48 AM	#22
Vader macrumors 65816 Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Rolla, MO	Looks like a photoshopped Tiger screenshot. The menu bar also did not change design with the "new os" as it usually has.

Jun 23, 2006, 08:48 AM	#24
oldMac macrumors 6502 Join Date: Oct 2001	Fake Another reason why this is probably faked... In the "About This Mac" window, the Windows version is listed as "XP with Service Pack 2". Seems unlikely since the name of "Windows XP SP2" is never presented this way in Windows and this rendition doesn't provide more useful info about the Windows build number or even mention "Microsoft". I think that Microsoft would insist that they get billing in that window. Along with the version number being "10.5" with no build info, this is definitely fake. __________________ software developer & Mac user

Jun 23, 2006, 08:50 AM	#25
mark! macrumors 65816 Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: America	Yeah, they probably would have said : XP Professional, Service Pack 2 I think... __________________ flickr

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