Apple Announces Mac OS X 10.3 (Panther)

MacRumors · 09:01 AM

Confirming a number of recent rumors, Apple officially announced Panther (Mac OS X 10.3) today.

The latest update to Mac OS X will be available on October 24th beginning at 8:00pm. Special events will be held on October 24th in Apple's retail stores and authorized resellers to celebrate the introduction.

Mac OS X 10.3 will be available for $129 for a single user license. A $199 5-user family pack is also available.

Meanwhile, the new Panther upgrade is available for a shipping and handling fee through the Mac OS Up-To-Date program for: 1) all customers who have purchased a PowerMac G5 (regardless of purchase date), 2) all purchasers of any new Mac after October 8th, 2003, or 3) anyone who has puchashed Jaguar (Mac OS X 10.2) after October 8th.

Word that Mac OS X (10.3) has hit "Gold Master" first appeared last week, while hints at an October 24th release had been noted by a Page 2 rumor and recently confirmed. Meanwhile, a last minute rumor on Monday had predicted today's official announcement.

macMaestro · 12:58 PM

Way cool! I love that countdown clock on Apple's website. Can't wait to get it!

NicoMan · 12:58 PM

£99 for us in the UK. Free Shipping. Sweet.

Nik_Doof · Oct 8, 2003, 08:56 AM

Yay there goes my upgrade to 10.3, any pb purchased after the 8th....DOH. Guess ill have ot w8 a while for a upgrade then.

NicoMan · Oct 8, 2003, 08:56 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Macrumors
all customers who have purchased a PowerMac G5 (regardless of purchase date)

Wow that's a surprise! Some people had mentioned that, but I couldn't (wouldn't) believe them. Good for them.

martijnvandijk · Oct 8, 2003, 08:57 AM

the money's ready!
just can't wait to install it on my new 15''

taran · Oct 8, 2003, 08:57 AM

At last! Let's hope it lives up to all the hype (I'm sure it will).

I can finally go out and buy my G5.

The Shadow · Oct 8, 2003, 08:57 AM

This is good news and will "finish" the new G5s.

Caught me by surprise! I want it!

azdude · Oct 8, 2003, 08:58 AM

WahooOooooOoOoO!

jxyama · Oct 8, 2003, 08:58 AM

giving "free" upgrade for those listed is a good call. i know some of us will be "screwed" by the oct. 8th, but i imagine that would with any other date.

i have to wait until univ. of michigan stores get them and sell me a copy at a special discount.

MightyB · 09:04 AM

How much?

NEVERMIND....found it!!!!!! $69

cr2sh · 09:02 AM

I've already started trying to clear my calender, find out where I'm going to be on the night of the 24th and which Apple Store will be closest...

According to the index, theres only "10 days" remaining.. but today is the 8th... ?
<edit>
must of been a glitch.. says 16 now...

AmigoMac · Oct 8, 2003, 09:00 AM

God, My creditcard is free now.... fantastic! am i first?

NicoMan · Oct 8, 2003, 09:00 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by jxyama
giving "free" upgrade for those listed is a good call. i know some of us will be "screwed" by the oct. 8th, but i imagine that would with any other date.

i have to wait until univ. of michigan stores get them and sell me a copy at a special discount.

I guess you have to draw the line somewhere.

starflyer 59 · Oct 8, 2003, 09:00 AM

Great, I am happy that everyone who bought a mac recently gets to pay for a full upgrade. It is good to know that their OS was top of the line for a couple of weeks!!!

Rediculous.

nick.hill · Oct 8, 2003, 09:03 AM

You seem to be able to buy a family pack for the USA, but not on the UK apple store.. Any reason why not?

Or am I being thick (Very likely)

N

aswitcher · Oct 8, 2003, 09:04 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Nik_Doof
Yay there goes my upgrade to 10.3, any pb purchased after the 8th....DOH. Guess ill have ot w8 a while for a upgrade then.

Where does it say the 8th? I get my Powerbook tomorrow so I guess I am ok but I can't load the Apple site with so many hits...

Jason

nagromme · 09:08 AM

I hit Refresh until the Store came back, and ordered

Says delivery PM 10/24... but I went with the free shipping so we'll see.

I like the cool black box...
http://www.apple.com/macosx/images/i...ox10082003.jpg

iwantanewmac · Oct 8, 2003, 09:06 AM

I bought a new mac 8 days ago and now I have to pay again $149 for an upgrade...bah..................

nick.hill · Oct 8, 2003, 09:07 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by nick.hill
You seem to be able to buy a family pack for the USA, but not on the UK apple store.. Any reason why not?

Or am I being thick (Very likely)

N

Ah okay! I found it now... Feeling silly

Nik_Doof · Oct 8, 2003, 09:08 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by aswitcher
Where does it say the 8th? I get my Powerbook tomorrow so I guess I am ok but I can't load the Apple site with so many hits...

Jason

Quote:

Meanwhile, the new Panther upgrade is available for a shipping and handling fee through the Mac OS Up-To-Date program for: 1) all customers who have purchased a PowerMac G5 (regardless of purchase date), 2) all purchasers of any new Mac after October 8th, 2003, or 3) anyone who has puchashed Jaguar (Mac OS X 10.2) after October 8th.

Mine is being delivered in a few days but i dont think i'll get the free upgrade... It was actually "shipped" on the 7th...DOH.

september29th · Oct 8, 2003, 09:10 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by iwantanewmac
I bought a new mac 8 days ago and now I have to pay again $149 for an upgrade...bah..................

Amen brotha.

.motor city rollie, who purchased a 15" AL 9 days ago.

Jays · Oct 8, 2003, 09:10 AM

Great news, the only thing is that I find it absurd that I have to pay full price to upgrade Mac OS X 10.2 server to 10.3. thats over the $500!

airbag · Oct 8, 2003, 09:14 AM

oohhh....! Everytime I hit 'refresh' on the Apple site, and see something new, my heart skips a beat. This is great!

Look at that cool black packaging! loooovely!

AlBook 15"w/Panther, here I come..!

aic · Oct 8, 2003, 09:15 AM

I ordered a BTO 15" Albook on 17th September and it still hasn't arrived at my reseller. Seeing i only paid a 10% deposit, when i pick it up is that when i purchase the item, thus getting the Panther upgrade?

Oct 8, 2003, 08:53 AM	#1
MacRumors macrumors bot Join Date: Apr 2001	Apple Announces Mac OS X 10.3 (Panther) Confirming a number of recent rumors, Apple officially announced Panther (Mac OS X 10.3) today. The latest update to Mac OS X will be available on October 24th beginning at 8:00pm. Special events will be held on October 24th in Apple's retail stores and authorized resellers to celebrate the introduction. Mac OS X 10.3 will be available for $129 for a single user license. A $199 5-user family pack is also available. Meanwhile, the new Panther upgrade is available for a shipping and handling fee through the Mac OS Up-To-Date program for: 1) all customers who have purchased a PowerMac G5 (regardless of purchase date), 2) all purchasers of any new Mac after October 8th, 2003, or 3) anyone who has puchashed Jaguar (Mac OS X 10.2) after October 8th. Word that Mac OS X (10.3) has hit "Gold Master" first appeared last week, while hints at an October 24th release had been noted by a Page 2 rumor and recently confirmed. Meanwhile, a last minute rumor on Monday had predicted today's official announcement. Last edited by arn : Oct 8, 2003 at 09:01 AM.

Oct 8, 2003, 08:54 AM	#2
macMaestro macrumors regular Join Date: Sep 2003	Way cool! I love that countdown clock on Apple's website. Can't wait to get it! Last edited by Rower_CPU : Oct 8, 2003 at 12:58 PM.

Oct 8, 2003, 08:54 AM	#3
NicoMan macrumors 6502a Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Malmö, Sweden	Panther £99 for us in the UK. Free Shipping. Sweet. __________________ -NicoMan 'Just call me Super' Last edited by Rower_CPU : Oct 8, 2003 at 12:58 PM.

Oct 8, 2003, 08:56 AM	#4
Nik_Doof macrumors regular Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Widnes, UK	Yay there goes my upgrade to 10.3, any pb purchased after the 8th....DOH. Guess ill have ot w8 a while for a upgrade then. __________________ Andrew D. Williams (Nik_Doof) nikdoof.net iPod 10gb // 12" Powerbook 1ghz // Airport Extreme I Switched To Mac On: 15th October 2003

Oct 8, 2003, 08:57 AM	#6
martijnvandijk macrumors member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Netherlands	wohoo the money's ready! just can't wait to install it on my new 15'' __________________ Latest MacPro 8-core & 15'' MBP Canon EOS 5D iPod 1G 5Gb iPod Classic 60Gb iPhone 8Gb iPhone 3G 16Gb (tomorrow)

Oct 8, 2003, 08:57 AM	#7
taran macrumors newbie Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: UK	At last! Let's hope it lives up to all the hype (I'm sure it will). I can finally go out and buy my G5.

Oct 8, 2003, 08:57 AM	#8
The Shadow macrumors regular Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Sydney, Australia	This is good news and will "finish" the new G5s. Caught me by surprise! I want it! __________________ The only thing half so melancholy as a battle lost, is a battle won. (from Blake's 7)

Oct 8, 2003, 08:58 AM	#9
azdude macrumors 6502 Join Date: Sep 2003	WahooOooooOoOoO!

Oct 8, 2003, 08:58 AM	#10
jxyama macrumors 68040 Join Date: Apr 2003	well done giving "free" upgrade for those listed is a good call. i know some of us will be "screwed" by the oct. 8th, but i imagine that would with any other date. i have to wait until univ. of michigan stores get them and sell me a copy at a special discount.

Oct 8, 2003, 08:59 AM	#11
MightyB macrumors member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Boston	educational pricing??? How much? NEVERMIND....found it!!!!!! $69 __________________ ..::MightyB::.. 13" MacBook \| 12" G4 PB \| iPhone 3G \| iPods Galore \| TV Last edited by MightyB : Oct 8, 2003 at 09:04 AM.

Oct 8, 2003, 08:59 AM	#12
cr2sh macrumors 68020 Join Date: May 2002 Location: Dayton, Ohio	I've already started trying to clear my calender, find out where I'm going to be on the night of the 24th and which Apple Store will be closest... According to the index, theres only "10 days" remaining.. but today is the 8th... ? <edit> must of been a glitch.. says 16 now... __________________ Search before you post: MRoogle Last edited by cr2sh : Oct 8, 2003 at 09:02 AM.

Oct 8, 2003, 09:00 AM	#13
AmigoMac macrumors 68020 Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: l'Allemagne	Hey!!! F Great! God, My creditcard is free now.... fantastic! am i first? __________________ No Mac no fun...

Oct 8, 2003, 09:00 AM	#15
starflyer 59 macrumors newbie Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Memphis, TN	Great, I am happy that everyone who bought a mac recently gets to pay for a full upgrade. It is good to know that their OS was top of the line for a couple of weeks!!! Rediculous. __________________ "i live down here on my knees & face where the prayers flow non-stop & the air is full of grace" - denison marrs 'you feel like'

Oct 8, 2003, 09:03 AM	#16
nick.hill macrumors newbie Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Gibraltar	Family Pack (UK) You seem to be able to buy a family pack for the USA, but not on the UK apple store.. Any reason why not? Or am I being thick (Very likely) N

Oct 8, 2003, 09:06 AM	#18
nagromme macrumors 601 Join Date: May 2002 Location: Blinking blue dot	Got my order in! I hit Refresh until the Store came back, and ordered Says delivery PM 10/24... but I went with the free shipping so we'll see. I like the cool black box... http://www.apple.com/macosx/images/i...ox10082003.jpg __________________ nagromme Would you like a treatment? Last edited by nagromme : Oct 8, 2003 at 09:08 AM.

Oct 8, 2003, 09:06 AM	#19
iwantanewmac macrumors 6502 Join Date: Oct 2001	I bought a new mac 8 days ago and now I have to pay again $149 for an upgrade...bah..................

Oct 8, 2003, 09:10 AM	#23
Jays macrumors member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Earth	Great news, the only thing is that I find it absurd that I have to pay full price to upgrade Mac OS X 10.2 server to 10.3. thats over the $500!

Oct 8, 2003, 09:14 AM	#24
airbag macrumors newbie Join Date: Jun 2003	oohhh....! Everytime I hit 'refresh' on the Apple site, and see something new, my heart skips a beat. This is great! Look at that cool black packaging! loooovely! AlBook 15"w/Panther, here I come..! __________________ _A____________________________

Oct 8, 2003, 09:15 AM	#25
aic Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Melbourne, Australia	I ordered a BTO 15" Albook on 17th September and it still hasn't arrived at my reseller. Seeing i only paid a 10% deposit, when i pick it up is that when i purchase the item, thus getting the Panther upgrade?

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