WWDC 2006 Keynote Coverage

MacRumors · 08:55 AM

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More photos of banners posted at WWDC have been circulating. Apple appears to be taking on Microsoft's upcoming Vista operating system directly with banners that state:

"Mac OS X Leopard, Introducing Vista 2.0" (photo)
"Mac OS X Leopard, Hasta la Vista, Vista"

In the meanwhile, you can read the WWDC 2006 Rumor Roundup, see our WWDC related Guide Pages, chat in our IRC channel or participate in the forums.

We will continue to provide any last minute updates leading to the event.

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Bradley W · 02:08 PM

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twoodcc · Aug 6, 2006, 09:41 PM

wow, that's some bold statements by Apple. i'm sure that they'll back them up though

ImAlwaysRight · Aug 6, 2006, 09:42 PM

Mac OS X Leopard, Hasta la Vista, Vista

Nice!

DMann · Aug 6, 2006, 09:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Macrumors

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MacRumorsLive.com will provide live coverage of the event starting at 1PM EST (10AM Pacific). No need to reload the page, updates will appear as they are posted. In January, our system successfully delivered updates to over 100,000 simultaneous visitors.

More photos of banners posted at WWDC have been circulating. Apple appears to be taking on Microsoft's upcoming Vista operating system directly with banners that state:

"Mac OS X Leopard, Introducing Vista 2.0" (photo)
"Mac OS X Leopard, Hasta la Vista, Vista"

In the meanwhile, you can read the WWDC 2006 Rumor Roundup, see our WWDC related Guide Pages, chat in our IRC channel or participate in the forums.

We will continue to provide any last minute updates leading to the event.

Perhaps MS will change the name a third time before it is released.

DeSnousa · Aug 6, 2006, 09:47 PM

I'm sorry I'm really slow, I don't get the slogan

Quote:

"Mac OS X Leopard, Introducing Vista 2.0"

Do they mean that Leopard is years ahead of Vista, like if it were to be like Windows next version OS

sinster · Aug 6, 2006, 09:51 PM

Yes - thats what it means...Leopard is like Vista 2.0.

Anyone believe that it could actually be released today...like for consumer consumption?

truz · Aug 6, 2006, 09:51 PM

Longhorn is code name, The product name is Vista you will not see a third name for windows vista. Just like Windows XP I think was called Whistler (code name).

Just about all companies give there product a code name and then a release name once it's ready for the retail stores or a public beta like you see windows vista.

Unorthodox · Aug 6, 2006, 09:59 PM

100,00 users!
Yikes! I wonder how many this year....
I bet it's 500,000+

Arn has a LOT of bandwidth.
I bet he could walk thorough his internet connection without bumping his head.
March a whole army thorough there. Three abreast.

*goose step*
*goose step*
*goose step*
*goose step*
*goose step*
*goose step*

Spanky Deluxe · Aug 6, 2006, 10:00 PM

Haha, I love the digs at Vista. Vista's been getting so much bad press recently this is fantastic. They should simply have this video on repeat on screens throughout the event!!

projectle · Aug 6, 2006, 10:00 PM

Or Leopard as Vista SP1; that should be a good two years off...

Willis · Aug 6, 2006, 10:00 PM

Hasta la Vista, Vista

classic!! I want to see a pic!

PharmD · Aug 6, 2006, 10:04 PM

Well, they weren't kidding about Tiger being "long before Longhorn". I'm excited to see what they have cooking. Thankfully I'll be at work until 6 EST so I can come home, boot up MR and read all about it.

Roller · Aug 6, 2006, 10:05 PM

I'm hoping that Leopard is more of an increment than the last couple of OS X releases were. I'd still rather use Tiger than any other OS, but Apple really needs to address its UI inconsistencies and usability issues. For example, I think that printing and font management in OS X are much more complicated than they need to be. Apple also should take a close look at the many third-party utilities that fill in gaps in OS X and make changes accordingly.

This would also be a good time to make sure that OS X is as secure as it can be. It's not enough to rely on the lack of Mac viruses and spyware compared to Windows, as Apple does in its advertising- the more popular OS X becomes, the more of a target that it's going to be. OS X needs a robust Security System Preference Panel that provides virus checking and other defenses and actively monitors for intrusions.

narco · Aug 6, 2006, 10:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Willis

Hasta la Vista, Vista

classic!! I want to see a pic!

So do I. It should have a picture of the T-800 running Leopard next to it.

Fishes,
narco.

Willis · Aug 6, 2006, 10:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Spanky Deluxe

Haha, I love the digs at Vista. Vista's been getting so much bad press recently this is fantastic. They should simply have this video on repeat on screens throughout the event!!

hahah i was just watching that. but it was the shorter version.

projectle · Aug 6, 2006, 10:09 PM

Why have a picture when they can have the Governator himself pay a visit?

hob · Aug 6, 2006, 10:09 PM

Oh my

it's like christmas come early

infact it's better

christmas sucks, and it's cold

WWDC is my favourite holiday

MattyMac · Aug 6, 2006, 10:12 PM

It's like Christmas Eve

iMeowbot · Aug 6, 2006, 10:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sinster

Anyone believe that it could actually be released today...like for consumer consumption?

I hope not!

It would be kind of nice if ISVs could have a chance to make sure their stuff runs properly under the new release.

Apple will also want there to be a reason for people to pay for upgrades, and third party software that uses new features would be a big part of that.

MattyMac · Aug 6, 2006, 10:14 PM

Looks like I'll be taking my lunch break at 1PM tomorrow

jaxstate · Aug 6, 2006, 10:18 PM

Blah, it should read "Mac OS X Leopard, introducing Panter 2.0"

Willis · Aug 6, 2006, 10:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hob

Oh my

it's like christmas come early

infact it's better

christmas sucks, and it's cold

WWDC is my favourite holiday

you got my vote... man, i should get some sleep, need to be up at 11am.. my car has been making grinding noises, so off to see the mechanic!!

Warbrain · Aug 6, 2006, 10:20 PM

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Originally Posted by MattyMac

Looks like I'll be taking my lunch break at 1PM tomorrow

I just wish I was home at 1 PM. Silly me saying that it's fine for me to work at 11...

hyperpasta · Aug 6, 2006, 10:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jaxstate

Blah, it should read "Mac OS X Leopard, introducing Panter 2.0"

ehhhhh?

Aug 6, 2006, 09:37 PM	#1
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truz macrumors 6502a Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Florida	Longhorn is code name, The product name is Vista you will not see a third name for windows vista. Just like Windows XP I think was called Whistler (code name). Just about all companies give there product a code name and then a release name once it's ready for the retail stores or a public beta like you see windows vista. __________________ backwerd.com bluearctic.com

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Unorthodox macrumors 65816 Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Not at the beach...	100,00 users! Yikes! I wonder how many this year.... I bet it's 500,000+ Arn has a LOT of bandwidth. I bet he could walk thorough his internet connection without bumping his head. March a whole army thorough there. Three abreast. goose step goose step goose step goose step goose step goose step __________________ Advertise your site, software, or service in this space and be seen over 100,000ish times per day by your target audience. Click here for info.

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ImAlwaysRight macrumors 6502a Join Date: Jul 2002	Mac OS X Leopard, Hasta la Vista, Vista Nice!

Aug 6, 2006, 09:51 PM	#7
sinster macrumors newbie Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Back home in Singapore	Yes - thats what it means...Leopard is like Vista 2.0. Anyone believe that it could actually be released today...like for consumer consumption?

Aug 6, 2006, 10:00 PM	#10
Spanky Deluxe macrumors Demi-God Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: London, UK	Haha, I love the digs at Vista. Vista's been getting so much bad press recently this is fantastic. They should simply have this video on repeat on screens throughout the event!! __________________ "No, I'm from Iowa, I only work in outer space."

Aug 6, 2006, 10:00 PM	#11
projectle macrumors 6502 Join Date: Oct 2005	Or Leopard as Vista SP1; that should be a good two years off...

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Willis macrumors 68000 Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: High Wycombe, Bucks	Hasta la Vista, Vista classic!! I want to see a pic! __________________ MacBook Pro 17" Antiglare 500GB 7,200rpm iPhone 3G 16GB Black

Aug 6, 2006, 10:04 PM	#13
PharmD macrumors 6502 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Sacramento, CA	Well, they weren't kidding about Tiger being "long before Longhorn". I'm excited to see what they have cooking. Thankfully I'll be at work until 6 EST so I can come home, boot up MR and read all about it. __________________ The Fullmetal Pharmacist

Aug 6, 2006, 10:05 PM	#14
Roller macrumors 6502 Join Date: Jun 2003	I'm hoping that Leopard is more of an increment than the last couple of OS X releases were. I'd still rather use Tiger than any other OS, but Apple really needs to address its UI inconsistencies and usability issues. For example, I think that printing and font management in OS X are much more complicated than they need to be. Apple also should take a close look at the many third-party utilities that fill in gaps in OS X and make changes accordingly. This would also be a good time to make sure that OS X is as secure as it can be. It's not enough to rely on the lack of Mac viruses and spyware compared to Windows, as Apple does in its advertising- the more popular OS X becomes, the more of a target that it's going to be. OS X needs a robust Security System Preference Panel that provides virus checking and other defenses and actively monitors for intrusions.

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projectle macrumors 6502 Join Date: Oct 2005	Why have a picture when they can have the Governator himself pay a visit?

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jaxstate Banned Join Date: Apr 2006	Blah, it should read "Mac OS X Leopard, introducing Panter 2.0"

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