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Snow Leopard. Even the name seems to underpromise -- it's the first "big cat" OS X codename to reference the previous version of the OS, and the list of big-ticket new features is seemingly pretty short for a version-number jump. Maybe that's why Apple's priced the 10.6 upgrade disc at just $29 -- appearances and expectations matter, and there's simply not enough glitz on this kitty to warrant the usual $129.

But underneath the customary OS X fit and finish there's a lot of new plumbing at work here. The entire OS is now 64-bit, meaning apps can address massive amounts of RAM and other tasks go much faster. The Finder has been entirely re-written in Cocoa, which Mac fans have been clamoring for since 10.0. There's a new version of QuickTime, which affects media playback on almost every level of the system. And on top of all that, there's now Exchange support in Mail, iCal, and Address Book, making OS X finally play nice with corporate networks out of the box.

So you won't notice much new when you first restart into 10.6 -- apart from some minor visual tweaks here and there there's just not that much that stands out. But in a way that means the pressure's on even more: Apple took the unusual and somewhat daring step of slowing feature creep in a major OS to focus on speed, reliability, and stability, and if Snow Leopard doesn't deliver on those fronts, it's not worth $30... it's not worth anything. So did Apple pull it off? Read on to find out!
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Note: This is about Snow Leopard. It's not about Microsoft, nor is it about Snow Leopard being a "Service Pack" for Mac OS X. If you feel the need to state anything about Apple, with anything that is off-topic from Snow Leopard, and information that is seen in this source, please do not post it, or else I will report you, and I will get this thread closed quickly. I really am tired of a simple thread giving you guys information turning into to nothing but Apple bashing. Please just do not do it.

Again, please refrain from turning this thread into another bashing of Apple, or going off-topic in your own way. This shows off the many changes and improvements to Snow Leopard, and it is a VERY great read if you have a Mac or are thinking about upgrading to Snow Leopard.

I'm asking extremely nicely to those of you who turn Apple threads into flame wars, to please not do so. This site has a Professionalism Initiative, and every time that happens, it makes us look extremely unprofessional.

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man i cant wait for mine to arrive friday!!!

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man i cant wait for mine to arrive friday!!!
Me either. I'm running 10A432, but I want my pressed copy.

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Overall, installing Snow Leopard is just like installing any other major OS update: it works great, except when it doesn't. The process itself is fine (in fact, Apple has even built in some safeguards to let you pick up an install if your computer dies or is shut off half way through), but it's the little kinks you have to work out afterwards that can be tricky. If you haven't loaded up your system with hacks and tweaks chances are you'll be fine -- and if you're living on the edge, well, you're probably used to doing some extra work around upgrade time.
That is my FAVORITE quote in the entire article. Even Engadget considers it just like any other major OS update.

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So what's the deal with those of us who have 32-bit EFIs? I might just wait till I get a new mac in 3 years or something.
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So what's the deal with those of us who have 32-bit EFIs? I might just wait till I get a new mac in 3 years or something.
I haven't read much about it, but I did read someplace that Apple could have a fix and still enable people with 320bit EFIs to enable the 64-bit kernel and extensions.

Can't remember where I saw that at.

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Can't wait! Been waiting for Snow Leopard for a while now.

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I got mine ordered $10 hopefully it will arrive Friday but I can wait. leopard rocks enough already!
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Looks great, I'll be getting this. I wonder if I can do a clean install off that disc?
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Looks great, I'll be getting this. I wonder if I can do a clean install off that disc?
Yes, you can do a clean install from the disk, but you cannot Archive and Install anymore.

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