os x

Apple's desktop operating system, Mac OS X, is considered the soul of the Macintosh computer. This BSD-based OS is built on technologies developed at NeXT that were acquired by Apple in early 1996. The first consumer-oriented release of OS X was in March, 2001. Since then, Apple has had a very aggressive release schedule with significant updates coming every 12 to 24 months.

All versions of OS X have an associated "big cat" code name - 10.0 was "Cheetah", 10.1 was "Puma" and so on. Over time, Apple began using the code names in marketing materials and even began branding the releases, starting with OS X "Jaguar". A client version and a server version are usually released in parallel.

As with Apple hardware, there is a huge rumor ecosystem based on speculation of what features the next release will hold. There are also many tip sites and troubleshooting sites to help with operating system issues or running software on these operating systems.

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• OpenDS 2.2

  
  The UNIX and Linux Forums — Authority: 170
  About OpenDS An open source LDAP directory server written in Java. It’s a fully compliant LDAPv3 server which also support most of the standard and experimental LDAP extensions and schema. OpenDS also supports a multi-master replication model that guarantees the high availability of the data for all operations, ...
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• Final Cut Studio (2009): FAQ

  
  The UNIX and Linux Forums — Authority: 170
  Learn more about Final Cut Studio (2009) with the following frequently asked questions. More from Apple OS X Support ...
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• Aperture: Aperture 2.1.4 is required for Mac OS X v10.6 Snow Leopard

  
  The UNIX and Linux Forums — Authority: 170
  If you try to open Aperture 2.0 - 2.1.3 on a computer running Mac OS X v10.6, you will see this dialog: More from Apple OS X Support ...
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• Rhino OS X - New Build

  
  Rhino News, etc. — Authority: 126
  There is a new build available, Wenatchee 2009-12-21 , with many new features, enhancements, and bug fixes. Also included are: Additions : The Modeling Aids application preference panel has been implemented. There is a new setting for the middle mouse button in the Mouse application preferences panel. You can ...
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• Cinch Brings Windows 7s Aero Snap to the Mac [Downloads]

  
  Lifehacker — Authority: 801
  Mac only: Accurately named menu bar app Cinch lets you set windows up side by side, à la Windows 7s Aero Snap feature, just by dragging them to the side of your screen. After installing Cinch, you are given the option of having it launch at login, and whether you want to see it in the menu bar. The app itself is ...
  12 hours ago

• HowTo install RockBox on your iPod

  
  Geeky Ninja — Authority: 416
  Apple’s iPod music player is the most popular music player on the planet. The iPod along with the iTunes store has revolutionized not only the music industry but also the complete music distribution business. It is this music business that has brought back Apple, the company, from the brink of bankruptcy and made ...
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• Apple iMac MB418LL/A 24-Inch Desktop

  
  Kill Deal — Authority: 175
  All-in-one Mac desktop with 24-inch glossy screen and sleek anodized aluminum enclosure 2.66 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor, 640 GB hard drive, 4 GB RAM (8 GB max), 8x multi-format/dual-layer SuperDrive Draft-N Wi-Fi (802.11b/g/n); Gigabit Ethernet; Bluetooth 2.1; NVIDIA GeForce 9400M graphics with 256 MB of shared ...
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• iFlicks 1.2 released for Mac OS X – Video Metadata Editor and Conversion

  
  iPhone News at Desinformado.com | The Complete Source for iPhone News — Authority: 150
  Indie developer Jendrik Bertram today announces iFlicks 1.2, an update to his popular video management utility for Mac OS X. Featuring a natural, easy-to-use interface, iFlicks will import video files into iTunes to play in iTunes, Front Row, iPod, iPhone and Apple TV. Easily import video collections into iTunes and ...
  21 hours ago

• nFinity Launches New and Free EZ iPhone Ringtones

  
  iPhone News at Desinformado.com | The Complete Source for iPhone News — Authority: 150
  nFinity today is pleased to announce the launch of its new and free EZ iPhone Ringtones service designed to give iPhone users a quick and easy way to create quality custom iPhone ringtones. With EZ iPhone Ringtones, iPhone owners can now produce quality ringtones simply by recording songs from their own music ...
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• TRENDnet 300Mbps Wireless N USB Adapter

  
  Kill Deal — Authority: 175
  Hardware Interface: USB 2.0, 1.1 Standard Standards: IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g and IEEE 802.11n Supported OS: Windows 2000/XP/Vista and MAC OS X v10.4 and above Power Consumption: Receive Mode: 260mA(max) ; Transmit Mode: 420mA(max) Product Description The 300Mbps Wireless N USB 2.0 Adapter allows you to ...
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• Matrox T2G-D3D-IF Triplehead2Go Dual-Link Digital Input Digital Edition

  
  Kill Deal — Authority: 175
  Upgrade a workstation, desktop computer or notebook to use 3 monitors, (4 including notebook screen) at a time Features a dual-link digital input and digital output for high-end workstations and DVI monitors Brings digital monitor support to systems with an analog (VGA) output Support for a triple-monitor ...
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• Mac Wireless Problems? Guide to Troubleshooting Airport & Wireless Problems on your Mac

  
  OS X Daily — Authority: 131
  Mac’s are amazingly reliable and have few problems, but it’s not incredibly unusual to run into problems connecting to a wireless network. If you’re having problems connecting your Mac wirelessly to an Airport or other WiFi router, check out this guide and try out these troubleshooting tips to fix your wireless ...
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• Logtalk 2.38.1

  
  The UNIX and Linux Forums — Authority: 170
  About Logtalk An object-oriented logic programming language that can use most Prolog implementations as a back-end compiler. As a multi-paradigm language, it includes support for both prototypes and classes, protocols (interfaces), component-based programming through category-based composition, event-driven ...
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• Elago Mobile Nano II Card Reader Black

  
  Kill Deal — Authority: 175
  Compatible with all MicroSD, MicroSDHC cards USB 2.0 compatible, Ultra Portable, World smallest Reader. Compatible with Vista, Mac OS X and XP Easily move photos, video, music and other files between your phone and PC Plug and play into any USB 2.0 or 1.1 port. Product Description Include: Mobile Nano II Card ...
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• Screensaver not working in Mac OS X? Fix ScreenSaverEngine.app launch problems

  
  OS X Daily — Authority: 131
  “You are opening the application ScreenSaverEngine.app for the first time. Are you sure you want to open this application?” My Mac’s screensaver was officially not working. That’s the odd message I got out of the blue today, which is rather peculiar since ScreenSaverEngine.app has been activated many times ...
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• Apple MacBook White- 2.1GHz Intel Core 2 Duo, 2GB DDR2 , 120GB SATA HD, Combo Drive module, Mac OS X v10.5 Leopard

  
  Kill Deal — Authority: 175
  2.1GHz Intel Core 2 Duo, 4GB 667MHz DDR2 SDRAM 120GB Serial ATA Drive @ 5400 rpm, Combo Drive (DVD-ROM/CD-RW) Intel GMA X3100 graphics, 13.3-inch (diagonal) glossy TFT, Built-in 10/100/1000BASE-T (Gigabit) Ethernet Built-in iSight camera; mini-DVI output port with support for DVI, VGA, S-video, and composite video ...
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• How do I install classic on a Mac running OS X?

  
  Ask A Geek — Authority: 145
  Q: I am running a Mac OS 10.3 computer. It says that it has classic but it needs to be installed on a system folder. I know its for apps for 9.1 and I already have a partition for it, but how do I install it?
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• Personality types charted on OS usage

  
  Forever Geek — Authority: 573
  Previously, we discovered that certain tasks are equally productive on all operating systems , and that the only real difference between Mac and Windows is the maximise button , but we thought that there had to be more to it than that. Having been subjected to various personality tests in the past, I was glad to ...
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• DayChaser Is a Refreshingly No-Frills Calendar [Downloads]

  
  Lifehacker — Authority: 801
  Mac only: Google Calendar and iCal are fantastic, full-featured calendaring apps, but sometimes you just want something that gets the job done without bashing you over the head with bells and whistles you never use. DayChaser does just that. Click on the photo for a larger view. Know this right upfront: ...
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• Castle of Heroes enters Closed Beta Today!

  
  Unequalled Magazine | Beta v3.4 — Authority: 130
  Gala Networks Europe, leading free-to-play online games publisher, announces today the launch of the Closed Beta phase of its latest project: the free online strategy game Castle of Heroes. Available in English, French, German and Polish without no download required, the Flash-based game has opened its doors to a ...
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