Leopard Build 9A377a Details Emerging

MacRumors · 09:24 PM

Details and screenshots are beginning to emerge regarding Leopard (build 9A377a), which was seeded to developers on Friday.

According to the InsanelyMac Forum, the long list of known bugs plus bugs encountered during testing indicate that the build is a far cry from being ready for prime time. This casts doubt upon recent reports that Leopard will be ready for a late-March release.

Bugs aside, the new build did introduce some new features and interface improvements, namely in Automator, Spotlight, and the Sharing and Screensaver preference panes.

Continue reading for highlights of these improvements.

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TC2COOL · Mar 4, 2007, 09:16 PM

It's like the Energizer Bunny, but in reverse...

"Still waiting..."

ThomasJefferson · Mar 4, 2007, 09:17 PM

If you cough up the new powermacs steve, all is forgiven.

Telp · Mar 4, 2007, 09:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TC2COOL

It's like the Energizer Bunny, but in reverse...

"Still waiting..."

hahaha but seriously, i cant wait, and it seems as if apple is really making a LOT of changes and ehancements, even if they are just small UI changes here and a new screensaver there, they are really trying to make Leopard the best that they can. I would guess part of that is to get XP usersm, microsoft users in general to switch over to apple, and i think they are on the right pathway to doing that. As long as the security is good, and its not just all eyecandy, Leopard is going to be amazing !!

Scarlet Fever · Mar 4, 2007, 09:21 PM

i don't really care how long it takes. If it means 10.5 will be the most stable mac os release yet, ill wait until christmas!

Telp · Mar 4, 2007, 09:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ThomasJefferson

If you cough up the new powermacs steve, all is forgiven.

Leopards release wont be enough?

skoker · Mar 4, 2007, 09:24 PM

At this rate Vista will be stable enough to run life support systems before Leopard is announced.

Telp · Mar 4, 2007, 09:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Scarlet Fever

i don't really care how long it takes. If it means 10.5 will be the most stable mac os release yet, ill wait until christmas!

I agree, but it would not be good for apple if that happened, and i dont expect it to happen either...but your right, ill wait if it means a more stable OS

Telp · Mar 4, 2007, 09:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by skoker

At this rate Vista will be stable enough to run life support systems before Leopard is announced.

haha no it wont, as long as it runs on microsoft's kernal it will never be stable

Daveway · Mar 4, 2007, 09:26 PM

Wasn't Tiger riddled with bugs weeks before launch?

psycoswimmer · Mar 4, 2007, 09:27 PM

These slight improvements seem to be really good. I especially like the "Watch Me Do" function of Automator. For less experienced Mac users, this could be really good. I've already thought of ways I could use that.

Telp · Mar 4, 2007, 09:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Daveway

Wasn't Tiger riddled with bugs weeks before launch?

10.0 was

Cougarcat · Mar 4, 2007, 09:28 PM

Very nice, I've been wanting a "Watch Me Do" feature in Automator (seriously, was that the best name they could come up with??) and Spotlight's UI was in desperate need of an overhaul. Hate the ALL CAPS iTunes-style titles, though.

Telp · Mar 4, 2007, 09:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cougarcat

Very nice, I've been wanting a "Show Me Do" feature in Automator (seriously, was that the best name they could come up with??) and Spotlight's UI was in despeare need of an overhaul. Hate the ALL CAPS iTunes titles, though.

get over the name, it does what you want and thats all that matters

PlaceofDis · Mar 4, 2007, 09:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Scarlet Fever

i don't really care how long it takes. If it means 10.5 will be the most stable mac os release yet, ill wait until christmas!

agreed. i want it to be their best effort. especially since OS development is slowing down over all. i'd rather get a super stable, bug-free 10.5 and feel comfortable upgrading ASAP, than waiting for the kinks to get worked out.

Matthew Yohe · Mar 4, 2007, 09:30 PM

Wow, very surprised they are adding the feature to choose other folders to be shared... Interesting shift in their thinking.

EGT · Mar 4, 2007, 09:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Scarlet Fever

i don't really care how long it takes. If it means 10.5 will be the most stable mac os release yet, ill wait until christmas!

Yes, I agree to an extent but there has to be balance, Christmas would be too long to wait.

This must be a tough time to be a software developer at Cupertino, esp. with Steve Jobs breathing down your neck and the release deadline drawing ever closer.

Take it easy Apple guys, you're doing well.

osirisX · Mar 4, 2007, 09:32 PM

Automator looks good and the Watch Me Do feature sounds great.

Telp · Mar 4, 2007, 09:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by EGT

Yes, I agree to an extent but there has to be balance, Christmas would be too long to wait.

This must be a tough time to be a software developer at Cupertino, esp. with Steve Jobs breathing down your neck and the release deadline drawing ever closer.

Take it easy Apple guys, you're doing well.

thats what we like to hear, shouts of encouragement! wOOt

psycoswimmer · Mar 4, 2007, 09:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cougarcat

Very nice, I've been wanting a "Watch Me Do" feature in Automator (seriously, was that the best name they could come up with??) and Spotlight's UI was in desperate need of an overhaul. Hate the ALL CAPS iTunes-style titles, though.

I actually like the iTunes-style titles, IMO. The new Spotlight looks nice.

gugy · Mar 4, 2007, 09:36 PM

humm...
I might think the new octo-core MacPro will be announce at WWDC because of Leopard.

Telp · Mar 4, 2007, 09:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gugy

humm...
I might think the new octo-core MacPro will be announce at WWDC because of Leopard.

I think we will be seeing a lot of sweet stuff from apple once leopard is released.

stephenli · Mar 4, 2007, 09:43 PM

good! pls bring it in March.
I will wait for 10.5 to purchase a new iMac.

the.snitch · Mar 4, 2007, 09:44 PM

SHAREPOINTS!

I've been wanting to share separate files other than just my home directory, without third party tools for ever.

Perhaps one of the few things that is easier on windows. Right click folder>Sharing and security>Check tickbox to share.

Now all we need is a better way to automount network volumes at login, other than dragging the share into login items. It doesn't remember the passwords for windows shares, for "security reasons", even though a "remember in keychain" tickbox is right there on the authentication dialog.

However simple writing a script is (I know how), users shouldn't be forced to go there.

zblaxberg · Mar 4, 2007, 09:45 PM

raise your hand if your not surprised that leopard isn't coming out yet...

Mar 4, 2007, 09:10 PM	#1
MacRumors macrumors bot Join Date: Apr 2001	Leopard Build 9A377a Details Emerging Details and screenshots are beginning to emerge regarding Leopard (build 9A377a), which was seeded to developers on Friday. According to the InsanelyMac Forum, the long list of known bugs plus bugs encountered during testing indicate that the build is a far cry from being ready for prime time. This casts doubt upon recent reports that Leopard will be ready for a late-March release. Bugs aside, the new build did introduce some new features and interface improvements, namely in Automator, Spotlight, and the Sharing and Screensaver preference panes. Continue reading for highlights of these improvements. [ Digg This ] Last edited by arn : Mar 4, 2007 at 09:24 PM.

Mar 4, 2007, 09:17 PM	#3
ThomasJefferson macrumors 6502 Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Virginia	If you cough up the new powermacs steve, all is forgiven. __________________ Currently in a committed relationship with my Gitzo 3540LS

Mar 4, 2007, 09:21 PM	#5
Scarlet Fever macrumors 68040 Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Bookshop!	i don't really care how long it takes. If it means 10.5 will be the most stable mac os release yet, ill wait until christmas! __________________ i have stuff. you have stuff. we are all consumers.

Mar 4, 2007, 09:26 PM	#10
Daveway macrumors 68040 Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: New Orleans / Lafayette, La	Wasn't Tiger riddled with bugs weeks before launch? __________________ Spare me my life. MBP 2.2 glossy, Alu Macbook 2.4, iMac G5, iPhone3GS 32gb white, iPodz

Mar 4, 2007, 09:27 PM	#11
psycoswimmer macrumors 65816 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: USA	These slight improvements seem to be really good. I especially like the "Watch Me Do" function of Automator. For less experienced Mac users, this could be really good. I've already thought of ways I could use that. __________________ 20" iMac C2D 2.16GHz, 1GB RAM, 128mb VRAM, 10.4.9 iPod Touch 16GB iPod Shuffle 1GB

Mar 4, 2007, 09:16 PM	#2
TC2COOL macrumors member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Mississippi	It's like the Energizer Bunny, but in reverse... "Still waiting..."

Mar 4, 2007, 09:24 PM	#7
skoker macrumors 68000 Join Date: Aug 2005	At this rate Vista will be stable enough to run life support systems before Leopard is announced.

Mar 4, 2007, 09:28 PM	#13
Cougarcat macrumors 6502 Join Date: Sep 2003	Very nice, I've been wanting a "Watch Me Do" feature in Automator (seriously, was that the best name they could come up with??) and Spotlight's UI was in desperate need of an overhaul. Hate the ALL CAPS iTunes-style titles, though.

Mar 4, 2007, 09:30 PM	#16
Matthew Yohe macrumors Demi-God Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Iowa City, IA	Wow, very surprised they are adding the feature to choose other folders to be shared... Interesting shift in their thinking.

Mar 4, 2007, 09:32 PM	#18
osirisX macrumors regular Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Sydney, Australia	Automator looks good and the Watch Me Do feature sounds great. __________________ 20" Core2Duo iMac

Mar 4, 2007, 09:36 PM	#21
gugy macrumors 6502a Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: La Jolla, CA	humm... I might think the new octo-core MacPro will be announce at WWDC because of Leopard. __________________ MacPro 2.8 Octo, 30" and 23" Cinema Displays, PB 550,MacBook Pro 2.2, iPod 1G, Shuffle 2G, iPhone 3G

Mar 4, 2007, 09:43 PM	#23
stephenli macrumors 6502 Join Date: Jul 2004	good! pls bring it in March. I will wait for 10.5 to purchase a new iMac. __________________ I think therefore iPod

Mar 4, 2007, 09:44 PM	#24
the.snitch macrumors regular Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Auckland, NZ	SHAREPOINTS! I've been wanting to share separate files other than just my home directory, without third party tools for ever. Perhaps one of the few things that is easier on windows. Right click folder>Sharing and security>Check tickbox to share. Now all we need is a better way to automount network volumes at login, other than dragging the share into login items. It doesn't remember the passwords for windows shares, for "security reasons", even though a "remember in keychain" tickbox is right there on the authentication dialog. However simple writing a script is (I know how), users shouldn't be forced to go there.

Mar 4, 2007, 09:45 PM	#25
zblaxberg macrumors 6502a Join Date: Jan 2007	raise your hand if your not surprised that leopard isn't coming out yet... __________________ White(converted to black) 2.16Ghz Macbook, 3GB RAM, 200GB HD; iPod Touch 32GB

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