Leopard

Tuesday, October 23, 2007 | comments (2)
The guide of this tour is eerily fashioned in the likeness of Mr. Jobs himself only slightly younger, fitter, and, let's be honest, handsomer. But his smug attitude is really annoying and sort of makes me want to punch him. You know what, though? Sigh. My copy is still in the mail, to arrive on the 26th, hopefully. Oh Apple, my love for you is tainted with angst and self-loathing. And I wouldn't have it any other way.

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I noticed this too.

I also noticed that a few of the first items they speak of have been native to Windows machines for a few iterations. Am I mistaken?

Other than the upgrades to iChat and iPhoto, I am not too interested in this version. Unless I am missing something.

I do want one of those slick flat apple keyboards.

Posted by Laundro on Oct 23, 2007 at 1:49:19 PM
Actually I like some of the functionality changes in the dock and "spaces," which (as you said) is basically "virtual desktops" from Windows. I've always liked that feature, though - the ability to change desktops by task. I'm also curious about "Time Machine," though I'm not sure if I'll wind up using it or not, because I really like SuperDuper! for backups. I don't use Mail, so those changes are lost on me. Mostly, I'm upgrading in order to be bleeding edge and hip because everything else in life is irrelevant.

Posted by rothko on Oct 23, 2007 at 2:31:23 PM
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