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Leopard day looms
It's here. Apple has released the latest version of OS X. While it's not exactly the sexiest release of the year, Mac users are waiting with baited breath for the new OS. Leopard supposedly contains more than 300 new features and has been more than two and a half years in the making, thanks in part to a four-month delay at the hands of the iPhone.
So, how has Leopard day gone so far?
As is to be expected, there is nowhere near the hype that was seen for the iPhone. Still, Apple plans to make it an occasion. In San Francisco, Apple stores will be handing out free t-shirts to those who show up for the launch.
Personally, I won't be shelling out the $130 for Leopard any time soon. None of those 300 features really make it worth the cash. Time machine? Nope. When I do back up documents, stashing files on the iPod or burning a CD does the trick. Aside from that, Time Machine requires an external disk. Sure, re-installing is a pain in the butt, but $200-plus is a pretty high price to pay for convenience when restoring.
Stacks? Putting a plain old folder in the dock works just fine. Spaces? Likewise, the dock does the job for me just fine. I don't have kids, so that leaves out parental controls, and there Fusion and Parallels are far easier to work with than boot camp.
How about you? Did Apple sell you on Leopard's bells and whistles, or will you be hanging on to your cash?
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