Snow Leopard update nixes the Atom-based hackintosh
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Sorry, but it's as we heard earlier, 10.6.2 does remove support for your beloved netbook processor.
Snow Leopard update to kill Hackintoshes
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According to OS X Daily the newest update to Snow Leopard, which has been peeked at by developers, will kill support for the Atom processor. The support for the Atom made it easy to modify a netbook, like the HP Mini 1000, to run OS X cheaply. For those out there running Hackintoshes it's probably best not to update when 10.6.2 hits the update servers.
Apple ships unsecure previous version of Flash in Snow Leopard
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Apple's recently released OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard has already come under scrutiny for its underwhelming security features. Now it has been uncovered that the OS ships with a previous version of Adobe Flash that still contains security holes. Even worse is the fact that the OS seems to downgrade newer versions of Flash that users have previously installed. Security experts are recommending that those who move to Snow Leopard upgrade their version of Flash as soon as possible.
The 5 Snow Leopard features you should know
With little fanfare, Apple released an update to its Mac OS X operating system called Snow Leopard. While many Mac users didn't even know they needed an update, the software installs quickly, makes machines run faster overall and adds lots of new features - not all are so apparent. End users get more features in less space for a price that's hard to beat - $29. In this episode of The 5, we're taking a look at some of the gems Apple packed into the new OS.
Snow Leopard: The first weekend
Now that we've all had the weekend to tinker around with Snow Leopard, we bring in Jason Snell from MacWorld and Kevin Tofel from JKOnTheRun to talk about our first weekend impressions of the new OS.
For me, anyway, I noticed a huge hard disk gain... roughly 20GB. Jason and Kevin explain that some of it has to do with the way math is calculated, and explain some of the ins-and-outs.
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Snow Leopard malware protection only blocks two viruses
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Apple’s recently released version of Mac OS X, Snow Leopard, received a lot of press when it was discovered to include malware protection. Upon further investigation by Antivirus provider Integro, it seems the malware protection currently only scans for two of the most common Mac viruses. Integro also points out that the software only works with certain applications including Safari, Firefox, and iChat.
Snow Leopard launches: Should you take the plunge?
It's launch day for Snow Leopard... and like we talked about yesterday, the $30 upgrade seems right. What's really worth noting? We bring in Christina Warren from Mashable, and Dave Altavilla from HotHardware to talk specifics. Who should upgrade, who should wait, and how to get the most from the cheapest OS upgrade we've seen in a while.
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Apple adds malware protection to Mac OS X with Snow Leopard
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Apple has long touted Mac OS X as virus free but it seems even they're beginning to worry about malware as they have quietly added malware protection to Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard. The operating system now scans downloaded items and runs a check of known malware telling the user to delete the file if it comes upon a match.
Apple fans wait in line for Snow Leopard launch
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We're seeing reports come in, specifically this one from Pocket-Lint, which indicate Apple fans are, unsurprisingly, waiting in line for the 10.6 version of Mac OS. Buyers might want to head to an alternate retailer if they're looking to skip the lines.
Snow Leopard expectations: Potentially worth the upgrade?
We've heard lots of people chime in with reviews of Snow Leopard, and for the most part reviewers are encouraging the $29 upgrade... but why? What's the motivator? We talk to Michael Gartenberg from Interpret and Rory Reid from CNET UK about the new OS.
Michael tends to think the upgrade is worth it. He's been using the OS for a few weeks, and says it's noticeably faster and a "no-brainer upgrade," not to mention the business shenanigans that Apple pulled against Microsoft's upcoming Windows 7, beating it to market by nearly two months.
Rory, on the other hand, isn't so convinced. Sure, it might be faster, but is it really worth spending the cash? He's not so sure... especially when there's not a dead ringer reason to do so. Sounds to us, anyway, like Rory's more inclined to take advantage of all the 64-bit advantages once his computer can do the same, which unless users have 4GB of ram or greater, the benefits aren't as stark as they will be.
What's your take? Are you going to take the plunge when the operating system hits the streets tomorrow? Are you going to upgrade to Windows 7? Sound off in the comments.
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