I highly doubt it unless Apple sets up a way to do delta updates through MAS. Furthermore, unlike Software Update, MAS doesn't check for updates and notify you on a regular basis.
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Delta updates are a coming soon feature
The mac app store is for updating apps whereas Software Update is capable of applying patches to the system, giving the app store those kind of system changing permissions is scary if the approval team ever missed something it could be a catastrophe
As of this posting 60% of the copies were pirated.
That certainly reveals the character of many users here.
Its sad that on one hand they claim to be Apple supporters, then end up stealing the software.
Hypocrisy reins supreme.
That certainly reveals the character of many users here.
Its sad that on one hand they claim to be Apple supporters, then end up stealing the software.
Hypocrisy reins supreme.
As of this posting 60% of the copies were pirated.
That certainly reveals the character of many users here.
Its sad that on one hand they claim to be Apple supporters, then end up stealing the software.
Hypocrisy reins supreme.
Nobody is saying those people won't buy it when it gets out...
...from a guy in a trench coat in a dark alley
Yeah, me too. And that makes us hypocrites and bad character people.
AH...also thieves.
As of this posting 60% of the copies were pirated.
That certainly reveals the character of many users here.
Its sad that on one hand they claim to be Apple supporters, then end up stealing the software.
Hypocrisy reins supreme.
Or maybe people are really keen to get their hands on shiny new things, and fully intend to buy it when it's available?
I think the pirated copy Apple did leak it out so even the pirates can contribute by complain when the encounter bugs on forums.
Pirated my copy because I just couldn't wait anymore but definiately purchasing from Mac App store as soon as it becomes available.
Downloaded from the Internet. Dunno whether it is legal or not. Removed it later as is a downgrade comparing to Snow Leopard. 2 years so far that AAPL had lost for creating this... hard to tell 'desktop' OS. It is more of a hybrid version between the good ol' Mac OS X and iOS, which is better for small screen devices. Btw where is the try before buy option of Mac OS X product line? How would they expect me to buy this thing without first testing it on my machine.
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Vote as one who got a copy just for the GM.
ATC said:I'm not a developer but I received an invitation from AppleSeed Software Customer Seeding back in February that said it was a referral. I'm not sure who referred me as I don't know anyone who works for Apple.
Anyhow, no option for me to vote.
Vote as one who got a copy just for the GM.
As of this posting 60% of the copies were pirated.
That certainly reveals the character of many users here.
Its sad that on one hand they claim to be Apple supporters, then end up stealing the software.
Hypocrisy reins supreme.
I got the developer version to try out and get used to some of the new additions because I'm a huge Apple fan and couldn't wait for the release date. I got rid of it after a month though. I'll be clicking "buy" on the app store as soon as Lion appears.
I downloaded a torrent entitled "OS X 10.7 Lion GM", expecting it to be a promotional video. However after burning it to disc and popping it in, I was surprised to see an installer start... I thought it was some kind of installer to update my video codecs to watch the video, but after rebooting I was surprised to find that Lion had installed
PS: Don't worry, I fully intend on buying it on release day.
PS: Don't worry, I fully intend on buying it on release day.
I registered as a developer when Lion DP1 came out. Oh, the bugs, the bugs! Still, though... I have a feeling all this effort will be worth it... even if Apple needs to issue a 10.7.1 shortly after the release.
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