Oh my. There's nothing we blog monkeys like more than casting our minds forward to the next greatest thing. Now that Leopard is about here and soon to be common place, what's next? What's Apple's codename for Mac OS X 10.6? You know it's already in development. So what do you TUAW readers think the next great codename will be? Let us know in this unspun poll. Posts with tag panther
POLL: Cheetah, Puma, Jaguar, Panther, Tiger, Leopard, and...
Oh my. There's nothing we blog monkeys like more than casting our minds forward to the next greatest thing. Now that Leopard is about here and soon to be common place, what's next? What's Apple's codename for Mac OS X 10.6? You know it's already in development. So what do you TUAW readers think the next great codename will be? Let us know in this unspun poll. Software Update: Security, Final Cut, Web Objects, Java and More
Apple just posted a new Security Update (2007-002) at its download site. The update addresses security in CoreServices, iChat and the User Notification Center and is available as a PPC download, a Universal download and a Panther download -- see Mike's post for more detail.
Other software updates today include Final Cut Pro 5.1.3, Web Objects 5.3.3, Java for OS X 10.3 update 5, Java for OS X 10.4 update 5, Daylight Savings Time Update for Tiger, and Daylight Savings Time Update for Panther. Most of these updates are to allow these components to recognize the changes in the way the US and Canada will be observing Daylight Savings Time starting in March 2007; however, the core OS X DST logic has been right on with the new rules since 10.4.5, released about a year ago.
Pocketlight brings (some) Spotlight to Panther
If you're still using Panther for one reason or another but drool when you hear the word 'Spotlight,' an app by the name of Pocketlight can bring a little bit of Tiger to your Panther. Pocketlight isn't nearly as all-encompassing as Spotlight, but it can search Mail.app mailboxes, iCal events, Address Book contacts and files in a specified folder. In an odd turn of events, Pocketlight is only available for Mac OS X 10.3; not 10.4.
Pocketlight is free, but the author states that it isn't going to be updated or enhanced from here on out, so grab it while you can.
[via Hawk Wings]
Safari 1.3.2 for Panther is available
The
software updates just keep popping up this week. Today, Apple has released Safari update 1.3.2 for Panther via Software
Update. According to Apple, "Safari version 1.3.2 for Mac OS X Panther improves website compatibility,
application stability and support for 3rd party web applications." Also note that Safari 1.3.1 must be
installed prior to running this update. You can grab it via the web here.
Skype 1.4 for Mac OS X ships
Skype version 1.4 for the Mac has begun
shipping. Despite my own failure to see the
appeal of Skype and its cousins, I know I'm in the minority. This version includes a number of cool changes, like
automatically pausing iTunes when a call is answered. Other changes include:- Drag-and-drop contacts to calls and chats
- Emoticons and iTunes track listing
- Notification of new messages at log in/out
Skype requires Mac OS 10.3 or later and is free.
[Via Macworld UK]
YAMTT - Yet another Mail theme for Thunderbird
Hawk Wings has tracked down another Mail theme for Thunderbird by the name of TigerMail. While I know we've blogged one before, I can't track it down. From what I remember though, TigerMail is a much more accurate reproduction of the Tiger Mail look and feel. But if Panther Mail's look and feel is more your style, CrossOver might just be the Thunderbird theme for you.
