First of all, no, there is Tiger for Intel also. Second of all, have you read to what I was replying to? :/ Seems like everyone is taking my reply out of context without reading what the previous commenter has said :/
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First of all, no, there is Tiger for Intel also. Second of all, have you read to what I was replying to? :/ Seems like everyone is taking my reply out of context without reading what the previous commenter has said :/
Snow Leopard: Nature lovers, kids, and graffiti dudes?
Although adding more of the nature / animal theme to mac os x, my personal preference is matching elements to compliment my mac for what it is, a sophisticated, sleek, black / aluminum, shiny, futuristic (in the here and now sense), electronic device.
Of course catering to fit the masses, I'm sure apple has done enough research to know what people want and since many nature lovers; kids; and graffiti dudes etc may be some target buyers it makes sense to please them too by offering customization (albeit seems likely to be the root theme of SL)
As I have mentioned, I like the high tech look within the os and if I wish to see some elements of nature, look at some tigers, leopards, or other animals, I'd just open up iPhoto, google it, or when time permits... just get out there
Although adding more of the nature / animal theme to mac os x, my personal preference is matching elements to compliment my mac for what it is, a sophisticated, sleek, black / aluminum, shiny, futuristic (in the here and now sense), electronic device.
Of course catering to fit the masses, I'm sure apple has done enough research to know what people want and since many nature lovers; kids; and graffiti dudes etc may be some target buyers it makes sense to please them too by offering customization (albeit seems likely to be the root theme of SL)
As I have mentioned, I like the high tech look within the os and if I wish to see some elements of nature, look at some tigers, leopards, or other animals, I'd just open up iPhoto, google it, or when time permits... just get out there
It looks as though the leopard is getting crushed by a rock in one of the images. Interesting choice.
It's nice to see that Apple has finally abandoned the mantra of "form over function"....
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Seriously, though, it's a good sign that the builds are mainly cosmetic changes. It is pretty late in the development cycle to be fixing bugs and adding features.
On the other hand, if I had been managing the project I would have put 64-bit support at a higher priority. The idea that you don't test 64-bit on the full range until late in the testing cycle is a bit worrisome.
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Seriously, though, it's a good sign that the builds are mainly cosmetic changes. It is pretty late in the development cycle to be fixing bugs and adding features.
On the other hand, if I had been managing the project I would have put 64-bit support at a higher priority. The idea that you don't test 64-bit on the full range until late in the testing cycle is a bit worrisome.
Walla-Pappers
I don't think apple cares about wallpapers. They know that the user chooses their own wallpapers especially family pictures. I am little surprised by few of them. Graffiti? Leopard Photographs? They are photographs not wallpapers. Weird act from Apple. Usually they really anal about every detail.
I don't think apple cares about wallpapers. They know that the user chooses their own wallpapers especially family pictures. I am little surprised by few of them. Graffiti? Leopard Photographs? They are photographs not wallpapers. Weird act from Apple. Usually they really anal about every detail.
I liked the purple QuickTime logo, but the blue is much better. Maybe a little lighter purple would work, but the purple was too dark, blurred the lines with the black a little too much. Either is fine with me though. Definitely an upgrade either way. I can't believe people are complaining so much about wallpapers. It's not like the ones included with OS X are the only ones you can use, get over it.
And what will PowerPC Leopard buyers who paid $129 (same price as Intel users) get ???
Apparently nothing.
Nope, none of these Leopard bug fixes.
No Quicktime X.
Nothing.
BOOOOOOOOO APPPPPPPPPPLE!
PS: I smell a class action lawsuit brewing, sleazy lawyers already climbing out from under rocks!
You act like it is a free upgrade for Intel users ... You're not entitled to having Apple ensure your obsolete machine runs the newest software.
That's funny that your avatar matches your attitude! LOL
Since its called SNOW LEOPARD and is basically a $29 update being marketed as a BUG FIX RELEASE, I think I have a valid point.
Sorry Stewey.
PS: Oh, and my Powermac G5s are probably still more powerful than most Mac Minis and some Macbooks, not to mention they cost me significantly MORE!
Apple's gonna take some heat when Snow Leopard is released. Take note now.
All the long time Apple fanatics like me that stuck with Apple through the dark years and the PowerPC switch and kept Apple in business will be seriously pissed. Mark my words now.
Can you please provide an APPLE,INC. link that markets Snow Leopard as being a bug fix release ?
Otherwise get over it.. PPC is dead.
Big cats
I've been an Apple user since 1985. I love their products and their CEO is business hero of mine, which is why I'd like to make a suggestion to Apple - and every other corporation who uses big cats for marketing purposes.
Many of these species are under severe pressure, some are are on the brink of extinction (http://www.wildcatconservation.org/Big-Cats.html). If every corporation who used a big cat logo or likeness to market their product or service would make a donation to their preservation (e.g., the World Wildlife Fund's Project Tiger), then maybe future generations will be lucky enough to see them in the wild instead of stuffed in a museum.
C'mon Apple, you've been making big bucks off the big cats for years, isn't it about time you paid them some royalties?
I've been an Apple user since 1985. I love their products and their CEO is business hero of mine, which is why I'd like to make a suggestion to Apple - and every other corporation who uses big cats for marketing purposes.
Many of these species are under severe pressure, some are are on the brink of extinction (http://www.wildcatconservation.org/Big-Cats.html). If every corporation who used a big cat logo or likeness to market their product or service would make a donation to their preservation (e.g., the World Wildlife Fund's Project Tiger), then maybe future generations will be lucky enough to see them in the wild instead of stuffed in a museum.
C'mon Apple, you've been making big bucks off the big cats for years, isn't it about time you paid them some royalties?
What makes you think Apple doesn't do this sort of thing ?
It's not like everybody knows who Apple donates money to.
Abandoning Macs less than 3 years old that cost $3k will come back to haunt Apple.
Apple didn't do this with the switch to PowerPC.
Apple didn't do this with the switch to PowerPC.
This will leave a bad taste in many long time users' mouths.
Most people on here are Intel users and don't care because they don't have to. Try running a business with a mix of Intel & PowerPC machines and see if you care more huh?
PS: I've been a Mac user since 1987, I've been through multiple processor switches.
Apple is doing it wrong this time.
They did this with the switch to OS X ... remember? Completely dumped OS 9 and before, yeah, there was Classic, but that wasn't really a solution.
yes we're marking your words NOW! ...
and yes we are erasing them NOW, cause sometimes we need to "erase" the past em move on. just as apple is doing with ppc. it's the right thing to do, stopping the support of an absolete arquitecture.
if your G5 is faster than some new macs, good for you. your whinning won't do a thing, so stop complaining.
i'm a ppc user too, and i'm not pissed with anyone, 'cause i'm accepting progress peacefully. you got to live with it.
cheers.
I disagree, and who says snow leopard won't interface nicely with older versions of OSX?