Panther Revealed In June (wwdc)

MacsRgr8 · Mar 21, 2003, 09:06 AM

Check out www.apple.com
WWDC date has been changed.... PPC 970 ???

melchior · Mar 21, 2003, 09:26 AM

damn, you beat me to it!

looks set for something good!

melchior · Mar 21, 2003, 09:27 AM

ummm, for the people wondering what we are talking about. the apple slpash page changed to advertise WWDC

Jaykay · Mar 21, 2003, 09:39 AM

Come on Panther, i dont see a new PM coming so soon after they were updated...

melchior · Mar 21, 2003, 09:54 AM

i think apple will release 970 powermac's as soon as they can. if they are ready for wwdc, then they will be released at wwdc, or later, if they not ready (or not ready in the quantity to satisfy demand)

Mr. Anderson · Mar 21, 2003, 10:04 AM

For the new PowerMac 970s they'd need to redo the OS, right? Makes perfect sense to me....

Also, look forward to paying for Panther if they're making such a big deal about it. And to change the date of a conference, that was probably booked quite a while ago has huge implications. Its not something you do lightly - especially since many people have to change their airline and hotel reservations.

D

Frobozz · Mar 21, 2003, 10:10 AM

Panther could have been demoed on the original date. This is just another tell-tale sign that Apple is preparing a Panther/970 co-release. The only question left in my mind is weather or not developers will be under NDA to see pre-release 970 machines, or weather they will actually announce 970 based macs.

000111one111000 · Mar 21, 2003, 10:18 AM

WWDC's date was changed quite a while ago. I forget the reasons, but I do remember reading about it a month or more ago.

I think it had something to do with them killing off QuickTime Live! and incorporating that into this year's WWDC.

I wouldn't count on seeing any PPC 970 Macs show, unless it's behind closed doors to a select few. For something this big, I'm pretty sure Apple will hold their own huge Apple Event (similar to the iPod release) or wait till they're at a MacWorld.

enoch

Jaykay · Mar 21, 2003, 10:19 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by dukestreet
For the new PowerMac 970s they'd need to redo the OS, right? Makes perfect sense to me....

Also, look forward to paying for Panther if they're making such a big deal about it. And to change the date of a conference, that was probably booked quite a while ago has huge implications. Its not something you do lightly - especially since many people have to change their airline and hotel reservations.

D

Yup, seems big. Hopefully its not because steve had a prior engagement on the original day

Foxer · Mar 21, 2003, 10:26 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Jaykay
i dont see a new PM coming so soon after they were updated...

They could announced/previewed at WWDC, but in typical Apple fashion, it may be Aug or Sept before they're available to ship.

Jaykay · Mar 21, 2003, 10:47 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Foxer
They could announced/previewed at WWDC, but in typical Apple fashion, it may be Aug or Sept before they're available to ship.

Sounds like a valid statement to me.

Stike · Mar 21, 2003, 10:51 AM

I don´t see right now, HOW the date has changed. Has the event been delayed? It could also be a software-only thing, since a complete version of Panther to be demoed would be nice, and would be embarrassing to show an alpha version or whatever.

Okay, such a move is not done light-hearted. It will have its reasons. Could it be the new iPod? This device thingy with the myterious enclosures mentioned on Page2 ?

Hmmm!!

That postcard IS ugly, though.

G4scott · Mar 21, 2003, 10:58 AM

I don't think they'd have to redo the OS to get it working on a PPC 970, but it would be better if they made some changes to it took advantage of the 970's features.

I wonder what some of the new features will be?

iTunes Rendezvous support (we've been waiting...)

A better DVD player

a final version of safari

Oh the possibilities... I guess we'll just have to wait...

I know that windows will have a very hard time keeping up at the rate Apple's going... They won't have anything until 2005, or maybe 2004, if they're lucky.

bdguyton1 · Mar 21, 2003, 11:12 AM

This is probably a REALLY dumb question, but I would like to know the answer. PLEASE don't bash me for it, but what is the PPC 970? is it a new processor or something?

Stike · Mar 21, 2003, 11:15 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by bdguyton1
This is probably a REALLY dumb question, but I would like to know the answer. PLEASE don't bash me for it, but what is the PPC 970? is it a new processor or something?

*slap*

Do a search, and read the latest three topics with it in the title, and you will know everything about it. Hint: A new CPU from IBM...

And please don´t ask now about "CPU" or "IBM"... the consequences would be gruesome!

bdguyton1 · Mar 21, 2003, 11:20 AM

rrrriiiiigggghhhhtttt.......... now i feel like a retard. lol. Thanks. Looking forward to Panther!

szark · Mar 21, 2003, 11:27 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by dukestreet
And to change the date of a conference, that was probably booked quite a while ago has huge implications. Its not something you do lightly - especially since many people have to change their airline and hotel reservations.

It sucks just as much for those of us who made our reservations THIS WEEK.

Though it looks like they reserve a block of rooms at the hotel and give them the guest list later. People with plane tickets are going to be affected most.

BTW, Is Geekfest still targeted for June 13-15?

merges · Mar 21, 2003, 11:38 AM

luckily most airlines have instituted policies whereby us travellers can change our tickets—no fuss, no muss—due to the security issues we may face as a result of the american incursion into iraq.

shakespeare · Mar 21, 2003, 12:26 PM

Are they going to start selling 10.3 in June, do you think? Or are they going to give us another countdown to the actual release date?

mnkeybsness · Mar 21, 2003, 12:38 PM

oh boy...can't wait to join the b*tch fest about having to pay for panther a year after jaguar!

melchior · Mar 21, 2003, 12:50 PM

but jaguar was worth it

if they release it with 970's no one will say a word.

tjwett · Mar 21, 2003, 12:51 PM

yeah, doesn't this seem a little soon? i'm sure people are gonna be bummed when they have to pay for an update so soon after Jag. i hope it's worth it or better yet, free!

szark · Mar 21, 2003, 01:07 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by shakespeare
Are they going to start selling 10.3 in June, do you think? Or are they going to give us another countdown to the actual release date?

Well, the press release states that they rescheduled in order to provide developers with a more complete preview release of the next version of Mac® OS X, code named “Panther.”

If developers are leaving (on June 27th) with a preview release, they won't be selling the final version immediately.

type_r503 · Mar 21, 2003, 01:11 PM

You won't have to pay for Panther. It will be included in your brand new PowerMac PPC970.

DreaminDirector · Mar 21, 2003, 01:14 PM

I'm just wondering what new features there are going to be. I mean, I don't mind paying for an update as long as there are large leaps and bounds in the features of the OS. I haven't heard much discussion on what's coming our way. Probably more bluetooth support, rendezvous support (or iTunes), and now that I think about it, I dont know what else....

does anyone know what will come with this major update in June? (by the time we get it, it'll be a midnight party in September at the Apple store...)

Mar 21, 2003, 09:06 AM	#1
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Mar 21, 2003, 09:39 AM	#4
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Mar 21, 2003, 10:04 AM	#6
Mr. Anderson Demi-God (Moderator) Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Back in VA	For the new PowerMac 970s they'd need to redo the OS, right? Makes perfect sense to me.... Also, look forward to paying for Panther if they're making such a big deal about it. And to change the date of a conference, that was probably booked quite a while ago has huge implications. Its not something you do lightly - especially since many people have to change their airline and hotel reservations. D __________________ "Klaatu varada nikto!"

Mar 21, 2003, 10:10 AM	#7
Frobozz macrumors 6502a Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Brooklyn	Panther/970 Panther could have been demoed on the original date. This is just another tell-tale sign that Apple is preparing a Panther/970 co-release. The only question left in my mind is weather or not developers will be under NDA to see pre-release 970 machines, or weather they will actually announce 970 based macs. __________________ Mac: MacBook Pro 15" 2.16 / 100GB 7200HD / 2GB Win: Intel 975XBX / e6700 @ 3.1GHz / 2 ATI x1900xt CF / DDR2 800 "My first Mac was an Amiga." -- Me

Mar 21, 2003, 10:18 AM	#8
000111one111000 macrumors regular Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: DeKalb, IL	WWDC's date was changed quite a while ago. I forget the reasons, but I do remember reading about it a month or more ago. I think it had something to do with them killing off QuickTime Live! and incorporating that into this year's WWDC. I wouldn't count on seeing any PPC 970 Macs show, unless it's behind closed doors to a select few. For something this big, I'm pretty sure Apple will hold their own huge Apple Event (similar to the iPod release) or wait till they're at a MacWorld. enoch __________________ Wii Code: 1926 2752 6334 4309 PSN: enoch111

Mar 21, 2003, 09:26 AM	#2
melchior macrumors 6502a Join Date: Nov 2002	damn, you beat me to it! looks set for something good!

Mar 21, 2003, 09:27 AM	#3
melchior macrumors 6502a Join Date: Nov 2002	ummm, for the people wondering what we are talking about. the apple slpash page changed to advertise WWDC

Mar 21, 2003, 09:54 AM	#5
melchior macrumors 6502a Join Date: Nov 2002	i think apple will release 970 powermac's as soon as they can. if they are ready for wwdc, then they will be released at wwdc, or later, if they not ready (or not ready in the quantity to satisfy demand)

Mar 21, 2003, 10:51 AM	#12
Stike macrumors 6502a Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Germany	I don´t see right now, HOW the date has changed. Has the event been delayed? It could also be a software-only thing, since a complete version of Panther to be demoed would be nice, and would be embarrassing to show an alpha version or whatever. Okay, such a move is not done light-hearted. It will have its reasons. Could it be the new iPod? This device thingy with the myterious enclosures mentioned on Page2 ? Hmmm!! That postcard IS ugly, though. __________________ - "Fiat justitia et ruant coeli!" -

Mar 21, 2003, 10:58 AM	#13
G4scott macrumors 68020 Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Austin, TX	I don't think they'd have to redo the OS to get it working on a PPC 970, but it would be better if they made some changes to it took advantage of the 970's features. I wonder what some of the new features will be? iTunes Rendezvous support (we've been waiting...) A better DVD player a final version of safari Oh the possibilities... I guess we'll just have to wait... I know that windows will have a very hard time keeping up at the rate Apple's going... They won't have anything until 2005, or maybe 2004, if they're lucky. __________________ Hook 'em Horns!

Mar 21, 2003, 11:12 AM	#14
bdguyton1 macrumors newbie Join Date: Jan 2003	sorry, i got a dumb question This is probably a REALLY dumb question, but I would like to know the answer. PLEASE don't bash me for it, but what is the PPC 970? is it a new processor or something? __________________ Why won't normal, simple people switch to Macs? Why make their life more complicated and stay with Windows? I just don't get it.

Mar 21, 2003, 11:20 AM	#16
bdguyton1 macrumors newbie Join Date: Jan 2003	rrrriiiiigggghhhhtttt.......... now i feel like a retard. lol. Thanks. Looking forward to Panther! __________________ Why won't normal, simple people switch to Macs? Why make their life more complicated and stay with Windows? I just don't get it.

Mar 21, 2003, 11:38 AM	#18
merges macrumors member Join Date: Jul 2002	luckily most airlines have instituted policies whereby us travellers can change our tickets—no fuss, no muss—due to the security issues we may face as a result of the american incursion into iraq.

Mar 21, 2003, 12:26 PM	#19
shakespeare macrumors 6502 Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Portland, Maine	Are they going to start selling 10.3 in June, do you think? Or are they going to give us another countdown to the actual release date?

Mar 21, 2003, 12:38 PM	#20
mnkeybsness macrumors 68030 Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Moneyapolis, Minnesota	oh boy...can't wait to join the b*tch fest about having to pay for panther a year after jaguar! __________________ Scribbls - a collaborative drawing community designed to combine drawings into outcomes—no talent required.

Mar 21, 2003, 12:50 PM	#21
melchior macrumors 6502a Join Date: Nov 2002	but jaguar was worth it if they release it with 970's no one will say a word.

Mar 21, 2003, 12:51 PM	#22
tjwett macrumors 68000 Join Date: May 2002 Location: Brooklyn, NYC	yeah, doesn't this seem a little soon? i'm sure people are gonna be bummed when they have to pay for an update so soon after Jag. i hope it's worth it or better yet, free! __________________ "The spice must flow..."

Mar 21, 2003, 01:11 PM	#24
type_r503 macrumors member Join Date: Jul 2002	You won't have to pay for Panther. It will be included in your brand new PowerMac PPC970.

Mar 21, 2003, 01:14 PM	#25
DreaminDirector macrumors 6502a Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Emeryville, CA	pay for what you get.... I'm just wondering what new features there are going to be. I mean, I don't mind paying for an update as long as there are large leaps and bounds in the features of the OS. I haven't heard much discussion on what's coming our way. Probably more bluetooth support, rendezvous support (or iTunes), and now that I think about it, I dont know what else.... does anyone know what will come with this major update in June? (by the time we get it, it'll be a midnight party in September at the Apple store...) __________________ "There's always something waiting at the end of the road. If you're not willing to see what it is, you probably shouldn't be out there in the first place."

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