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Leopard Build 9A377a Details Emerging

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

"Still waiting..."
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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 !! :D
 
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!
 
At this rate Vista will be stable enough to run life support systems before Leopard is announced.

:confused: :apple:
 
Scarlet Fever said:
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!
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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
 
skoker said:
At this rate Vista will be stable enough to run life support systems before Leopard is announced.

:confused: :apple:
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haha no it wont, as long as it runs on microsoft's kernal it will never be stable
 
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.
 
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.
 
Cougarcat said:
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.
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get over the name, it does what you want and thats all that matters
 
Scarlet Fever said:
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!
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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.
 
Wow, very surprised they are adding the feature to choose other folders to be shared... Interesting shift in their thinking.
 
Scarlet Fever said:
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!
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Yes, I agree to an extent but there has to be balance, Christmas would be too long to wait. :p

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. :cool:
 
EGT said:
Yes, I agree to an extent but there has to be balance, Christmas would be too long to wait. :p

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. :cool:
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thats what we like to hear, shouts of encouragement! wOOt
 
Cougarcat said:
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.
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I actually like the iTunes-style titles, IMO. The new Spotlight looks nice.
 
gugy said:
humm...
I might think the new octo-core MacPro will be announce at WWDC because of Leopard.
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I think we will be seeing a lot of sweet stuff from apple once leopard is released.
 
SHAREPOINTS! :D 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. :mad:

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