Adobe, one of Apple’s largest software developers, on Friday posted an FAQ to its Web site answering any questions user might have about its Creative Suite 4 (CS4) apps and Mac OS X Snow Leopard.
Mac OS X
∞ Realmac prepares RapidWeaver, LittleSnapper for Snow Leopard
Realmac Software on Friday sent a note to its customers confirming that the company was ready for Apple’s upcoming Mac OS X Snow Leopard release.
∞ Windows 7 upgrade a nightmare; glad I'm a Mac user
In the next couple of months, Apple and Microsoft will both release upgrades to their operating systems. While they are both considered to be maintenance releases, the upgrade paths are incredibly different.
∞ Apple releases Mac OS X Leopard 10.5.8
Apple on Wednesday released an update for Mac OS X Leopard, bringing the current version of the operating system to 10.5.8.
∞ Apple offers Snow Leopard for $9.95
Apple is offering customers that recently purchased a new Mac a way to upgrade to the newest version of Mac OS X for $9.95.
∞ Amazon begins taking pre-orders for Snow Leopard
Amazon on Saturday began taking orders for Apple’s new version of Mac OS X, Snow Leopard.
∞ 'Take Control of Passwords in Mac OS X' ebook available
Two of the most influential publishers in the Mac industry, Adam and Tonya Engst, have released a new ebook designed to help users manage their passwords in Mac OS X.
∞ Google's Chrome OS "a textbook example of vaporware"
Google on Wednesday announced Chrome OS, a netbook optimized operating system that will be released sometime next year. However you view the news, Daring Fireball’s John Gruber brings up a good point in his latest article: where is it?
∞ Welcome to the OS wars Google, and good luck
By now you’ve probably read on Ars that Google is entering the operating system market, joining the big three: Windows, Mac OS X and Linux.
∞ "Vista Fixed Edition" 50 percent off the first day
Microsoft released pricing yesterday for “Vista Fixed Edition,” otherwise known as Windows 7.
∞ Apple should thank Microsoft for Windows 7 pricing
I don’t know what they were thinking, but Microsoft on Thursday announced pricing for the upcoming version of “Vista Fixed Edition,” also known as Windows 7.
∞ Judge lifts stay, allows Psystar, Apple case to proceed
Judge Robert A. Mark has lifted an automatic stay of proceedings from Mac clone-maker Psystar’s bankruptcy filing. The move allows Apple to continue its copyright infringement suit against the company.
∞ Apple updates Java for Tiger, Leopard
Apple on Monday released separate Java updates for Mac OS X 10.4 and 10.5.
∞ Apple asks court to proceed with Psystar trial
Apple is asking the court to remove an automatic stay imposed by a bankruptcy filing and let the case against Mac clone-maker Psystar continue to trial. Psystar filed in bankruptcy protect in May, which invoked an automatic stay of proceedings in Apple’s case against the company for copyright infringement.
∞ Developers consider requiring Snow Leopard for apps
Developers are very confident at this year’s Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC). So confident, in fact, some are considering a change in system requirements in the next major version of their applications.
∞ Developers thrilled with Apple's progress
I have never seen a happier group of developers. Over 5,000 of them gathered in San Francisco this week for Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) to work with Apple engineers and see what the company will offer in the next iPhone and Mac OS X releases.
∞ Apple Design Award winners announced
One of the highlights of every Worldwide Developers Conference is the Apple Design Awards. This is a ceremony where Apple gives awards to developers that best use the interface and technologies the company provides to build applications.
∞ Mac OS X vs. Windows 7: Who has the best upgrade?
I wrote a story at CNET earlier today asking the question: Who offers the best upgrade, Apple or Windows? The basis of the argument is this. Both companies are upgrading an existing operating system and both claim better performance with … Continued