Leopard 'Spring 2007'..!

[infinite-loop]

Just had a look at "leopard' on the Apple website where it states 'Coming Spring 2007'...can this be right..??

They're giving us a look at how wonderful it's going to be but then tell us we'll have to wait 7 - 8 months for it..!!!

[Mikuro]

Yeah. Bummer. I was expecting January.

So there's a good chance Vista will make it to market before Leopard. Well, maybe that's a good thing; it'll let Apple steal Microsoft's thunder.

[fryke]

Yes, that's right. And be glad this ain't Microsoft. They make you wait years.

[powermac]

I never noticed it said Spring 07. Yeah, I would have liked a earlier release. Maybe, Apple is being cautious of release date?

[eric2006]

They probably want to make sure they have a solid release, and continue to be light-years ahead of Windows.

[sorenmd]

I hope they are just being cautious about the release date. That "timemachine" feature looks AWSOME!

[infinite-loop]

Interesting replies one & all..!! I've been glad I've not relied on Microsoft for 12 years..never owned a PC & NEVER will. I agree that Apple will want a secure reliable OS, but to dangle in front of our noses like a carrot in front of a donkey seems a bit much to take. IF it's going to be spring '07 before we get our hands on it, then they might have chosen an event nearer to that time to release the news. They never tell us about new hardware (for obvious reasons.!) so why tease us about the new OS.?

Seeing as the general release date is SO far ahead, that leaves me in doubt as to whether some of the features they've so-far mentioned will actually make it into the final release..loads of time for Apple to make changes before we get our grubby paws on it.

If I was tempted by the new Mac Pro, I'd definately be waiting till after the release of OS 10.5 so it came with my new Mac..

[cybergoober]

Originally Posted by infinite-loop

Interesting replies one & all..!! I've been glad I've not relied on Microsoft for 12 years..never owned a PC & NEVER will. I agree that Apple will want a secure reliable OS, but to dangle in front of our noses like a carrot in front of a donkey seems a bit much to take. IF it's going to be spring '07 before we get our hands on it, then they might have chosen an event nearer to that time to release the news. They never tell us about new hardware (for obvious reasons.!) so why tease us about the new OS.?

This event wasn't for us, the consumers, so much. It is a Developers Conference. They can't just say to the developers, "Hey guys, this is Leopard. Neat, huh? Have your apps ready in two months for it. Thanks."