Apple Launches OS X Mountain Lion via Mac App Store for $19.99

[MacRumors]

In line with yesterday's brief announcement that OS X Mountain Lion would debut today, Apple has officially launched its next-generation Mac operating system to the public. OS X Mountain Lion [Mac App Store] is priced at $19.99 and is available exclusively through the Mac App Store.

OS X Mountain Lion brings a number of new features and enhancements to the Mac, including improved iCloud integration with support for Notes and Reminders, iMessage support via the new Messages application, Notification Center, Power Nap updating during sleep, Dictation, enhanced sharing tools, Game Center, improved security with Gatekeeper, and more.

"People are going to love the new features in Mountain Lion and how easy it is to download and install from the Mac App Store," said Philip Schiller, Apple's senior vice president of Worldwide Marketing. "With iCloud integration, Mountain Lion is even easier to set up, and your important information stays up to date across all your devices so you can keep editing documents, taking notes, creating reminders, and continue conversations whether you started on a Mac, iPhone or iPad."

For users looking to deploy server capabilities, Apple will also be releasing OS X Mountain Lion Server as a $19.99 add-on via the Mac App Store.

Update: Many users are reporting difficulties purchasing and downloading OS X Mountain Lion, undoubtedly due to heavy load on Apple's servers.

Update 2: OS X Server is now available.

Article Link: Apple Launches OS X Mountain Lion via Mac App Store for $19.99

 

[Sylon]

I wish CCC would backup faster so I can start my day-long download!!!

 

[Michaelgtrusa]

All good 

 

[jasonxneo]

Nice!

 

[Caliber26]

Ugh!!! Anyone else getting this?

Edit: It's downloading now. At a snail's pace.

 

[Skika]

My mac is ready!

 

[scottlitch]

Ugh!!! Anyone else getting this?

Yes.

 

[AFPoster]

Ugh!!! Anyone else getting this?

Yup same error: There was an error in the App Store. Please try again later. (100)

 

[anthorumor]

hmm its not up on the Aussie App store yet.

edit: nevermind, it's there. 20.99 is pretty good for Australians.

 

[Eminemdrdre00]

There was an error in the App Store. Please try again later. (100)

 

[netnothing]

Ugh!!! Anyone else getting this?

Same here.

-Kevin

 

[Phazer]

still not showing up here in Italy

 

[impulse462]

Yup same error: There was an error in the App Store. Please try again later. (100)

ditto

 

[jeremiah239]

Ugh!!! Anyone else getting this?

Yep I am... :/

 

[BreuerEditor]

Errors already?? DAMN IT!!!

 

[macingman]

Ugh!!! Anyone else getting this?

Have the same problem. EVERYONE STOP CLICKING AND LET ME DOWNLOAD!!, please.

Edit: Imma try in an hour after the load decreases.

 

[BSben]

Ugh!!! Anyone else getting this?

Same here, not a good start

 

[andrewh93]

Working in the New Zealand store

http://itunes.apple.com/nz/app/os-x-mountain-lion/id537386512?mt=12

 

[wolfshades]

Awesome!! Perfect day to get "sick" and stay home. Gotta take care of this sudden onset of nerd flu. : )

 

[Sammyc64]

What build?

Can anyone confirm if the release build is the same as the GM build (12A269)?

 

[vabello]

Ugh!!! Anyone else getting this?

Yup. Same error message here.

 

[tekboi]

There was an error in the App Store. Please try again later. (100)





guess i'm gonna have to keep hitting that refresh & buy button

 

[clukas]

getting the same error here.

 

[jgallant1990]

Not in the UK yet

Direct link works, but not showing up in featured.

Get error message when try to download http://cl.ly/image/3B1n1408051T

 

[Gsoz]

uh uh uh uh uh exciting - the beach is calling me though, may you all enjoy!