Mac OS X Leopard
Saturday, 27 October 2007 Posted at 05:05
Yesterday Apple finally released its long awaited Mac OS X Leopard.
What is Leopard?
Leopard is an update to the Mac OS X platform. The official version for Leopard is 10.5 and according to Apple, Leopard contains over 300 changes and enhancements.
New Features
Time Machine
An automated backup up service that allows you to restore deleted files and recover previous versions.
Spaces
A virtual desktop engine that allows up to 16 desktops (or spaces).
Back to My Mac
Remotely access your Mac whilst away from home although you need to be a .mac user.
New UI
The new desktop has transparency effects as with the dock and a new dock feature called stacks that allows you to expand locations into a fan or grid.
Updated & Improved
Preview
Dictionary
Safari 3
Boot Camp (No longer in BETA)
Parental controls
iChat
Spotlight
In The News
Leopard has been criticized for being nothing more than a service pack but with a price tag and many bloggers and news editors believe there are no compelling reasons to upgrade to leopard yet.
If your a die hard Mac fan you will be getting this product no matter what, If your a Windows Vista user who is thinking of switching the advice is your not missing out on much.
Leopard is an Apple product meaning what you do get will be high quality but the lack of new features puts a downer on this product. The question in everyones mind is it time to end the OS X range and give us something new.
