I have to say I'm somewhat disappointed. I've found Leopard to be somewhat buggy in my tests, especially with the upgraded apps like iChat and Mail. iChat has caused my CPU to run at 100% capacity more than once, and Mail has hung up on me on several occasions. WMV video support is crap and Quicktime hangs on me when I try to play a file. Quick Look is disappointing, considering I'd much rather hover over an icon to get it to play rather than hit a shortcut. Furthermore, attachments in Mail can be viewed with Quick Look, but both Mail and Quick Look hang up whenever I try. Quicksilver shows up in my dock now, even when I try resetting the settings multiple times (and now that it's open source, the website seems to be down). I think the interface is much more trite than previous iterations, focused more on the eyecandy factor than functionality. The fact that my docked Applications folder shows up as Address Book with additional layers behind it is MADDENING. Stacks are pointless, considering I have way more applications and documents than it actually lets you view, so now instead of one click, I have to click TWICE to view my files. Cover Flow is bulky and unintuitive, as is the sidebar in finder. The designers also darkened the blue that separates each file line in list mode, which I find distracting and hiders my reading ability (noticeably, and I'm only 20) I've also noticed that my battery life drains like crazy, and instead of the screen dimming, it goes completely black after 15 seconds of idle time. Furthermore, I've tried to get help with these issues on the discussion forums to absolutely no avail.
WHEW! I didn't realize I had so many issues with it. Regardless, it's still a lot smoother of an experience than any Windows PC i've had. Possibly its best redeeming quality (and probably the most important for me) is the fact that it connects almost instantly to a wireless network when I wake the computer up, as opposed to having to wait a few seconds for the computer to connect.
If anyone has solutions for any of these issues, let me know please.
@ John - sounds like you should go back to 10.4 Tiger
I have similar complaints about stacks - not sure why users lost the ability to keep traditional folders in the dock. Its almost impossible to explain a stack to a new computer user - this seems like it should have been an OPTION for advanced users.
my only other complaint is the loss of the bluetooth connection from Address Book to cell phones. I use to be able to wirelessly connect my cell to address book and then receive caller ID, send and receive SMS messages, dial out and answer calls right from OSX without having to take my cell out of my pocket. It was a little known feature but now it is totally gone. WTF!!
@ John - "The fact that my docked Applications folder shows up as Address Book with additional layers behind it is MADDENING. "
Stick an empty folder named "AA" in your applications folder and BAM you have a folder icon for your applications stack. better yet, take a picture of a pretty lady and name her AA and stick it in your applications folder.
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This won't end well.
I'd change it to windows.
True... look at how many flames THIS will bring
I'd change Leopard.. with Ubuntu
I'd just make it Windows compatible
I have to say I'm somewhat disappointed. I've found Leopard to be somewhat buggy in my tests, especially with the upgraded apps like iChat and Mail. iChat has caused my CPU to run at 100% capacity more than once, and Mail has hung up on me on several occasions. WMV video support is crap and Quicktime hangs on me when I try to play a file. Quick Look is disappointing, considering I'd much rather hover over an icon to get it to play rather than hit a shortcut. Furthermore, attachments in Mail can be viewed with Quick Look, but both Mail and Quick Look hang up whenever I try. Quicksilver shows up in my dock now, even when I try resetting the settings multiple times (and now that it's open source, the website seems to be down). I think the interface is much more trite than previous iterations, focused more on the eyecandy factor than functionality. The fact that my docked Applications folder shows up as Address Book with additional layers behind it is MADDENING. Stacks are pointless, considering I have way more applications and documents than it actually lets you view, so now instead of one click, I have to click TWICE to view my files. Cover Flow is bulky and unintuitive, as is the sidebar in finder. The designers also darkened the blue that separates each file line in list mode, which I find distracting and hiders my reading ability (noticeably, and I'm only 20) I've also noticed that my battery life drains like crazy, and instead of the screen dimming, it goes completely black after 15 seconds of idle time. Furthermore, I've tried to get help with these issues on the discussion forums to absolutely no avail.
WHEW! I didn't realize I had so many issues with it. Regardless, it's still a lot smoother of an experience than any Windows PC i've had. Possibly its best redeeming quality (and probably the most important for me) is the fact that it connects almost instantly to a wireless network when I wake the computer up, as opposed to having to wait a few seconds for the computer to connect.
If anyone has solutions for any of these issues, let me know please.
@ John - sounds like you should go back to 10.4 Tiger
I have similar complaints about stacks - not sure why users lost the ability to keep traditional folders in the dock. Its almost impossible to explain a stack to a new computer user - this seems like it should have been an OPTION for advanced users.
my only other complaint is the loss of the bluetooth connection from Address Book to cell phones. I use to be able to wirelessly connect my cell to address book and then receive caller ID, send and receive SMS messages, dial out and answer calls right from OSX without having to take my cell out of my pocket. It was a little known feature but now it is totally gone. WTF!!
it is an option, i think you have to hold down command while you drag it.... or something.
@John: Upgrade to at least b52 from http://www.macupdate.com/info.php/id/14831
@Jack O Lantern
How do you do that thing with the phone? Sounds smart!! :P
Im using a sony erricson k810i, will it work with that?
@ John - "The fact that my docked Applications folder shows up as Address Book with additional layers behind it is MADDENING. "
Stick an empty folder named "AA" in your applications folder and BAM you have a folder icon for your applications stack. better yet, take a picture of a pretty lady and name her AA and stick it in your applications folder.
There we go thinking outside the box again ;)