There wasn't a new SL seed Friday. Why? Is there a new schedule? Maybe there are some big changes, like a new UI?
Or maybe they stopped seeding through software update, or maybe there really isn't any schedule?
There wasn't a new SL seed Friday. Why? Is there a new schedule? Maybe there are some big changes, like a new UI?
Maybe the GM seed comes out Wednesday ?
Most likely that's the story. Apple may have entered the RC build stage and usually it is best to seed the RC as a complete image instead of a software update and they might have closed the seeding programs to only certain ADC members as they no longer need the wider beta testing. Also this would meet the leaked key builds schedule of having the final build done by late July and early August.Or maybe they stopped seeding through software update, or maybe there really isn't any schedule?
Oh, I dunno. Maybe make aqua elements match their iPhoto/iTunes counterparts so we can have a more consistent UI?I think we're done in terms of eye candy. I don't see what else that can be changed now.
Oh, I dunno. Maybe make aqua elements match their iPhoto/iTunes counterparts so we can have a more consistent UI?
I really hope they do away with the shiny blue Aqua. It's old. Matte blue/graphite is the new Aqua. What better than Snow Leopard to finally implement it system-wide.
And if they don't, at least there will be a modder out there that will come out with a replacement Extras2.rsrc file within the first day.
Has there been any confirmation if Adobe CS4 will work okay with SL?
How long did it take for Adobe to release an update fix when CS3 clashed with the initial Leopard release?
I'd also heard that it was better not to get first releases of operating systems due to initial glitches etc, if I was purchasing a new mac, would I be better to buy now and update to SL later this year/early next year, or buy as soon as they are shipping with SL?
Will it make any difference if SL is installed on top of Leopard rather than a clean install?
That has always been my philosophy regarding new releases, but SL may be somewhat different in that it is primarily an optimization release. Still, there will probably be things that don't work in the first release so you may still be better off buying now and upgrading at a later date.I'd also heard that it was better not to get first releases of operating systems due to initial glitches etc, if I was purchasing a new mac, would I be better to buy now and update to SL later this year/early next year, or buy as soon as they are shipping with SL?
Being that SL is just a very tweaked enhancement to Leopard, I don't think there will be an issue with CS4.
The whole upgrade vs. clean install is psychological. There really is no difference. What's going to be the deciding factor for me is can the upgrade be installed cleanly without me having to install Leopard first. If SL just needs me to pop in the Leopard disc really quick, then fine. If not, I'll have to get the full version of SL.
@chrisferebee If the UI in #SnowLeopard 10a421 is final, well, those Dock menus must be getting ready for convergence w/SOMETHING
Back with another tip:
[1] Open exposé
[2] Start typing the name of the window you want (e.g. MacRumors... iCal...)
[3] Hit return
I guess it is an obvious enhancement, now it has been implemented
I think a lot of pros will like this as if you know what the window is called it is probably quicker to type the first few characters than go hunting for it (particularly if you have a lot of active windows).
For reference in Leopard typing whilst in exposé view does nothing.
Snow Leopard is not a "very tweaked enhancement" of Leopard. It is a rewrite of Leopard with some new technologies included. Snow Leopard is an optimization release so much of the code is rewritten to some degree. Stuff that looks the same on the surface may be very different at the code level. This could very well cause apps that work fine under Leopard to break under Snow Leopard.Being that SL is just a very tweaked enhancement to Leopard, I don't think there will be an issue with CS4.
i have one question.. if I buy mac now i can upgrade leopard to snow leopard for 30 or 10$?? one official site is for 10$ but i heard somwhere that is more expensive.. and can I upgrade it with iTunes gift card?
What do I get with the Up to date program - can I make a clean new installation with it or do I always have to install 10.5 first an than update to 10.6 ?
Ive been hearing that finder has been rewritten, Im wondering if the multitouch gestures are now implemented in finder?
Its getting annoying getting so used to three finger "back" swipe and then not having it in finder
The three fingers swipe works fine here on SL for Finder.
Ive been hearing that finder has been rewritten, Im wondering if the multitouch gestures are now implemented in finder?
Its getting annoying getting so used to three finger "back" swipe and then not having it in finder
I hope I can just purchase SL alone and not that $169 thing with stuff in there I never use.
So what's your guess that Snow Leopard will be available in (Apple) shops?