Apple New system
Apple’s newest operating system which was introduced recently was the prolific Mac OS X version 10.5, also referred to as Leopard. It is the sixth version of the premier operating system introduced by Apple, Mac OS X. unlike the previous versions, it has been stated by Apple, that this new system includes about three hundred novel functions and newer innovations to lure buyers.
Some of these features include the ‘Back to my Mac’ option which enables the user to access his personal computer at home while he is away from his residence. There are additional grouping features called ‘Stacks’ and a newer desktop with a newly designed 3D dock. iCal allows to access calendar settings and listing schedules while iChat offers multiple chatting options. Dictionary offers searching facilities in Apple’s own domain as well as from Wikipedia and there is also an updated version of the Finder which includes the Cover Flow visual navigation interface and is similar in functioning to that of the iTunes. There have also been added certain mail enhancements with the inclusion of RSS feeds and Photo Booths allow video recordings. Preview options are also available and Quick Look allows the analysis of documents without having to open an external application. Network File Sharing is also possible with the help of SMB, FTP and AFP. A significant innovation is the introduction of ‘virtual desktops’ referred to as ‘spaces’ by means of which a single user is able to access multiple virtual desktops and can perform several activities simultaneously. Functions like the Time Machine enable automatic saving of files which have been replaced by updated versions of itself. These new innovations require Intel processors for its functioning and the specifications require Intel Processor about 867 MHz or faster, about 9 GB available disk space and DVD drives.
While it cannot be denied that the Mac OS X version 10.5 is an advanced tool, it has been plagued with various shortcomings especially related to inadequate security settings.
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