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Apple Releases OS X Mavericks Developer Preview 7

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Apple has seeded the seventh Developer Preview of OS X Mavericks to developers, nearly three weeks after the release of the sixth Developer Preview. Registered developers can receive the update via the Software Update tool in the Mac App Store.

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OS X Mavericks, which is expected to be released this fall, includes multiple new features like a tabbed Finder, full screen dual monitor capabilities, Safari improvements, and a new Maps app.

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richeyty Avatar
richeyty
169 months ago
I'm waiting for this....
Score: 41 Votes (Like | Disagree)
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Phazer
169 months ago
I was yawning.
Then read "Apple Releases OS X Mavericks".
Froze.
Then read "Developer Preview 7".
Went back to my interrupted yawn.
Score: 21 Votes (Like | Disagree)
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xensaenigma
169 months ago
So I'm downloading this bloated update just for new wall papers? :eek:
Yes, that's right. Apple have been spending all its time perfecting its background image catalogue.
Score: 11 Votes (Like | Disagree)
bbeagle Avatar
bbeagle
169 months ago
What a great name for an OS
What about calling an OS 'Kit Kat'?

Score: 11 Votes (Like | Disagree)
seamer Avatar
seamer
169 months ago
You want an OS named for a maximum security federal prison? :confused:

That's the joke...
Score: 7 Votes (Like | Disagree)
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AidenShaw
169 months ago
I think Apple uses automatic tests, which are able to detect certain errors.

And completely unable to detect others, as witnessed by the various "WiFi doesn't work on the new Apple xxx" and "Apple testing patch for yyyy problem on new Apple zzzz" threads.

And, wouldn't you think, that if Apple's automatic testing were so good -- you'd never see a bug in a DP that needed to be fixed for a Release Candidate? Hell, if it's that good then there's no need for DPs and RCs - just ship it raw.... :eek:

Automated testing is an important part of QA - but it's no substitute for letting lots of real users use the software in their real lives.
Score: 5 Votes (Like | Disagree)
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