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Snow Leopard Server “a tremendous value”

matrix — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 16:18:39 +0000

In an in-depth review of Mac OS X Snow Leopard Server, Ryan Faas (computerworld.com) cites “performance gains, improvements to several collaboration tools introduced in Leopard Server, enhanced simple administration for non-technical users and new features designed for mobile access and for supporting the iPhone.” Adds Fass: “Snow Leopard Server is a tremendous value.”

Apple releases Brother, Canon, HP, and Lexmark printer drivers for Mac OS X Snow Leopard

matrix — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 05:41:01 +0000

Apple has released the latest drivers for Brother, Canon, HP, and Lexmark printers and/or scanners for Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard.

Updates: QuickTime for Leopard and Tiger Users

matrix — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 02:04:27 +0000

It may not get the attention shown to a new version of iTunes or even an iPhone OS update, but QuickTime also saw a new version rolled out on Wednesday. QuickTime 7.6.4 adds support for the newly released iTunes 9 as well as improved audio device support for Windows Vista users.

According to Apple’s release notes, the 7.6.4 update also tackles some security issues. The update patches flaws where viewing a maliciously crafted H.264 movie could lead to an unexpected application crash or arbitrary code execution. The flaws were caused by memory corruption issues, a buffer overflow, and a heap buffer overflow in the way QuickTime handles h.264 movies, according to Apple, which credits Tom Ferris of the Adobe Secure Software Engineering Team, Alex Selivanov, and an anonymous researcher working with TippingPoint and the Zero Day Initiative for reporting the H.264 issues.

Similarly, the 7.6.4 update fixes a heap buffer overflow that existed in QuickTime’s handling of FlashPix files; Apple credits Damian Put working with TippingPoint and the Zero Day Initiative for reporting the flaw.

QuickTime 7.6.4 is aimed at Mac users running OS X 10.4 and 10.5 as well as Windows Vista users. The 59.4MB update is available through Software Update or Apple’s QuickTime page. It may not get the attention shown to a new version of iTunes or even an iPhone OS update, but QuickTime also saw a new version rolled out on Wednesday. QuickTime 7.6.4 adds support for the newly released iTunes 9 as well as improved audio device support for Windows Vista users.

Full Article: MacWorld

Photos of Apple’s Mac OS X Snow Leopard disc and retail packaging leak?

matrix — Sun, 16 Aug 2009 14:25:25 +0000

Here’s another post regarding humor on Snow Leopard, too excited for its release…

“MacRumors has received a set of images claimed to be the retail packaging and disc for Apple’s forthcoming Mac OS X Snow Leopard,” Eric Slivka reports for MacRumors.

“If the images, which appear to depict the Portuguese version of Snow Leopard, are in fact authentic, it would mean that Snow Leopard discs are already in mass production,” Slivka reports.

Full article, with the images, here.

OS X Snow Leopard May Beat Apple’s Timetable. On The Prowl In Just Two Weeks?

matrix — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 05:43:10 +0000

There’s been talk the past couple of days that the latest developer build of OS X Snow Leopard, 10A432, has been designated the “Golden Master” version, meaning it’s ready for prime time. Multiple sources are now stating it is. So now the question is: When will it be released?

Amazon put Snow Leopard up for pre-order a few weeks ago with the following note: “Please note: Official release date has not been announced by Apple, though they have indicated this product will be released sometime in September.” September is also the timetable that Apple gave at its WWDC event in early June. But with the GM version already out there, there are whispers that Apple may have beaten that goal. Friday, August 28 is the day Daring Fireball’s John Gruber is hearing, and he has a very good track record of being right about such things.

As we noted last week, OS X 10.5.8 was likely to be the last update before OS X 10.6 dropped. But an August ship date would certainly be a welcomed surprise. That would also mean nearly a full 2 month head start over Windows 7, which is scheduled to ship October 22. August 28 is also just two weeks from this Friday, so if Apple is really going to launch it then, expect some kind of press release in the next few days.

Earlier today, AppleInsider gave some details about the Snow Leopard installation process, which apparently has quite a few differences from the OS X Leopard install.

OS X Snow Leopard is going to sell for only $29.99, as Apple is considering it mostly a performance upgrade over OS X Leopard. But the performance improvements are expected to be significant, and the footprint of the install has been significantly reduced (due mostly to the fact that it’s Intel-only).

From: TechCrunch