Leopard Build 9A377a Details Emerging
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.Automator
According to the InsanelyMac forum, Automator has seen enhancements, including a feature called "Watch Me Do." The feature can generate Automator scripts based on "everything" the user does, including mouse clicks.
Spotlight
Apple states that Spotlight has seen performance optimizations and can run more powerful search queries in the latest build, however one of the most striking changes is a more iTunes-like interface.
Sharing
Apple has updated the Sharing Preference Pane with additional options for sharepoints and access controls.
Screensaver
While not groundbreaking, Apple has added yet another screensaver, named "Shell", to its growing list of included eye candy for while you're away from your computer.
Other Improvements
Other improvements noted are said to include enhancements to .Mac syncing, including the ability to sync Dashboard widgets, Dock items, Notes, and Preferences. Activity Monitor is also said to include enhanced ability to track Application resources, such as seeing every call that the application is making (especially useful for developers).
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.Automator
According to the InsanelyMac forum, Automator has seen enhancements, including a feature called "Watch Me Do." The feature can generate Automator scripts based on "everything" the user does, including mouse clicks.
Spotlight
Apple states that Spotlight has seen performance optimizations and can run more powerful search queries in the latest build, however one of the most striking changes is a more iTunes-like interface.
Sharing
Apple has updated the Sharing Preference Pane with additional options for sharepoints and access controls.
Screensaver
While not groundbreaking, Apple has added yet another screensaver, named "Shell", to its growing list of included eye candy for while you're away from your computer.
Other Improvements
Other improvements noted are said to include enhancements to .Mac syncing, including the ability to sync Dashboard widgets, Dock items, Notes, and Preferences. Activity Monitor is also said to include enhanced ability to track Application resources, such as seeing every call that the application is making (especially useful for developers).
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65 months ago
It's like the Energizer Bunny, but in reverse...
"Still waiting..."
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
65 months ago
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!
65 months ago
If you cough up the new powermacs steve, all is forgiven.
Leopards release wont be enough?
65 months ago
At this rate Vista will be stable enough to run life support systems before Leopard is announced.
:confused: :apple:
:confused: :apple:
65 months ago
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!
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
65 months ago
At this rate Vista will be stable enough to run life support systems before Leopard is announced.
:confused: :apple:
haha no it wont, as long as it runs on microsoft's kernal it will never be stable
65 months ago
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.
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