The most recent pre-release build of Mac OS X 10.5 (“Leopard”) found its way into developers’ hands this weekend. Sporting several interface tweaks as well as a lengthy list of recommended testing suggestions, build 9A527 seems to show a reduced transparency in the Mac OS X menu bar as well as a new startup movie and desktop picture.
According to AppleInsider, the new build sports a galactic motif that coincides with Mac OS X’s anticipated Time Machine feature for 10.5.
Other interface changes include a refined toolbar in the Preview program and new preference pane icons for the Appearance, Desktop & Screen Saver, Sharing and Parenal Controls in the System Preferences window (leaked pictures can be found here and here courtesy of Flickr and ImageShack.
Apple has reportedly informed developers of almost a dozen known issues with Mac OS X 10.5 that they hope to isolate within the next few weeks. The company has said it plans to release the newest version of Mac OS X within the October timeframe.
If you have any thoughts, feedback or suggestions as to what you’d like to see in 10.5, let us know in the comments or forums.
The most recent pre-release build of Mac OS X 10.5 (“Leopard”) found its way into developers’ hands this weekend. Sporting several interface tweaks as well as a lengthy list of recommended testing suggestions, build 9A527 seems to show a reduced transparency in the Mac OS X menu bar as well as a new startup movie and desktop picture.
According to AppleInsider, the new build sports a galactic motif that coincides with Mac OS X’s anticipated Time Machine feature for 10.5.
Other interface changes include a refined toolbar in the Preview program and new preference pane icons for the Appearance, Desktop & Screen Saver, Sharing and Parenal Controls in the System Preferences window (leaked pictures can be found here and here courtesy of Flickr and ImageShack.
Apple has reportedly informed developers of almost a dozen known issues with Mac OS X 10.5 that they hope to isolate within the next few weeks. The company has said it plans to release the newest version of Mac OS X within the October timeframe.
If you have any thoughts, feedback or suggestions as to what you’d like to see in 10.5, let us know in the comments or forums.