Mac OS X 10.5.2: Optional Translucent Menubar, DVD/CD Sharing
Some screenshots of the new features found in the Mac OS X 10.5.2 seed have been detailed by BabyGotMac.com. Amongst the new features:
- Transparency in the menu bar is now optional and can be set in Desktop Preferences:
- DVD/CD sharing preferences, allowing you to share your optical drive with the upcoming MacBook Air (or another Mac).
- List view in Stacks as previously mentioned:
- One screenshot claims that network drives are now enabled with Time Machine. We are looking into this further.
- Meanwhile, we've received word that Apple has included a new Time Machine menubar pulldown that gives you the status of TimeMachine and allows you to initiate a backup, open preferences and see the time of the last backup
MacScoop provides an itemized list of all the fixes and changes in the 10.5.2 seed as described in the seed notes, however, Apple does not detail every change.
- Transparency in the menu bar is now optional and can be set in Desktop Preferences:
- DVD/CD sharing preferences, allowing you to share your optical drive with the upcoming MacBook Air (or another Mac).
- List view in Stacks as previously mentioned:
- One screenshot claims that network drives are now enabled with Time Machine. We are looking into this further.
- Meanwhile, we've received word that Apple has included a new Time Machine menubar pulldown that gives you the status of TimeMachine and allows you to initiate a backup, open preferences and see the time of the last backup
MacScoop provides an itemized list of all the fixes and changes in the 10.5.2 seed as described in the seed notes, however, Apple does not detail every change.
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53 months ago
- One screenshot claims that network drives are now enabled with Time Machine. This is not an accurate statement, however, as Time Machine does have limited network drive capabilities in Mac OS X 10.5.1. Time Machine specifically does not allow Airport Extreme network drives, and as far as is known, this situation has not changed in 10.5.2.
This is ludicrous. They disabled it right before Leopard shipped, yes you can do a hack (heck I posted it here)... but suddenly it'll work with a Time Capsule?
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53 months ago
- Transparency in the menu bar is now optional and can be set in Desktop Preferences
But we can never bring back roundies. :(
53 months ago
A seemingly short time from now all devices and resources will be accessable via wireless and even remote IP methods.
CPU's, drives, printers, discs, refrigerators, light switches, phones, and even cars.
The time is neigh.
Remember which ego-maniac brought it to reality, not Bill, but Steve. RDF indeed.
Rocketman
CPU's, drives, printers, discs, refrigerators, light switches, phones, and even cars.
The time is neigh.
Remember which ego-maniac brought it to reality, not Bill, but Steve. RDF indeed.
Rocketman
53 months ago
"Transparency in the menu bar is now optional and can be set in Desktop Preferences"
Yes!!! Thanks Apple. Can't wait for update
Yes!!! Thanks Apple. Can't wait for update
53 months ago
10.5.2 is looking like the best Mac OS X update in ages. I hope it's better then 10.4.4.
53 months ago
Translucent Menubar is now optional? Thank you! :) It's good to know Apple is listening to user feedback.
53 months ago
Good news for hose who can't stand the transparent menu bar ;)
It's nice to have a choice..... looks like a great update so far...
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