Yes, for the G5 (and maybe the new laptops) there will be a 10.2.7. That doesn't mean there will be one over Software Update for the rest of us. I haven't seen a single bulletin from ThinkSecret, RAILhead or anyone else that says otherwise, and usually they're pretty good about giving at least a few weeks notice.
Why would Apple even bother when Panther is nearing completion? Ignorance indeed.
I suppose it all hinges upon how far off Panther is. I say it's about 6 weeks out. Seems silly to expend programmer effort on 10.2.7 for the rest of us if the main reason said version exists is to make Jag compatible with the G5 / any other new hardware.
I suppose it all hinges upon how far off Panther is. I say it's about 6 weeks out. Seems silly to expend programmer effort on 10.2.7 for the rest of us if the main reason said version exists is to make Jag compatible with the G5 / any other new hardware.
It seems even sillier to make 10.2.7 available for developers to test and not release it for the rest of us later
You talking "ADC Developers" or Apple-selected developers? In the former case I guess you have a point, but not the latter. In that case, doesn't it depend on what the purpose of the update is? If they planned it all along for everyone that's one thing, but I was under the immpression this was one of those "hardware compatibility" releases.
Also, we're at the end of Jaguar's life cycle pretty much. Not like it was just released six months ago, and therefore everyone needs to be working from the same release going forward....
Well obviously you're privvy to information I am not, so I'll just stfu and wait to see what happens. Don't want to give the impression that I'm *against* an update...
It seems even sillier to make 10.2.7 available for developers to test and not release it for the rest of us later
Unless the rest of us have a G5
If 10.2.7 is released for the masses then I don't see Apple having Panther ready 4-5 weeks later. It's usually 3 month cycles (more or less) I have only seen 10.2.7 mentioned as THE only OS that the G5 can run.
Put it this way. I'd rather have Panther sooner and no 10.2.7.
I would take no 10.2.7 as an indication of an early Panther. The early Jaguar was a real nice surprise.
Moogs that is SO FUNNY. Rob's daughter. That girls is awesome. I was hoping she'd do more. She could have a career as a motivational speaker, bouncer, actress, or all.
If 10.2.7 is released for the masses then I don't see Apple having Panther ready 4-5 weeks later. It's usually 3 month cycles (more or less) I have only seen 10.2.7 mentioned as THE only OS that the G5 can run.
Apple released 10.1.5 one month before announcing the release date of 10.2.
Has anyone checked the build number of 10.2.7 that ships with the G5s? Something tells me it is a different build to the one that will be released for G3s/G4s. I don't think it can even be installed on regular Macs.
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Originally posted by Moogs
Yes, for the G5 (and maybe the new laptops) there will be a 10.2.7. That doesn't mean there will be one over Software Update for the rest of us. I haven't seen a single bulletin from ThinkSecret, RAILhead or anyone else that says otherwise, and usually they're pretty good about giving at least a few weeks notice.
Why would Apple even bother when Panther is nearing completion? Ignorance indeed.
You wanna bet?
I suppose it all hinges upon how far off Panther is. I say it's about 6 weeks out. Seems silly to expend programmer effort on 10.2.7 for the rest of us if the main reason said version exists is to make Jag compatible with the G5 / any other new hardware.
Originally posted by Moogs
Sure. I'd say the odds are in my favor.
I suppose it all hinges upon how far off Panther is. I say it's about 6 weeks out. Seems silly to expend programmer effort on 10.2.7 for the rest of us if the main reason said version exists is to make Jag compatible with the G5 / any other new hardware.
It seems even sillier to make 10.2.7 available for developers to test and not release it for the rest of us later
Originally posted by Sopphode
It seems even sillier to make 10.2.7 available for developers to test and not release it for the rest of us later
Exactly.
Also, we're at the end of Jaguar's life cycle pretty much. Not like it was just released six months ago, and therefore everyone needs to be working from the same release going forward....
Originally posted by Moogs
You talking "ADC Developers" or Apple-selected developers? In the former case I guess you have a point, but not the latter.
The first.
Originally posted by Moogs
In that case, doesn't it depend on what the purpose of the update is?
To fix bugs. Again, the fixes in 10.2.7:
The 10.2.7 Update delivers enhanced functionality and improved reliability for the following applications, services and technologies:
Audio, Bluetooth, Classic compatibility, Finder, Graphics, LDAP, Power Management, Safari, and FireWire and USB device compatibility.
Originally posted by Sopphode
It seems even sillier to make 10.2.7 available for developers to test and not release it for the rest of us later
Unless the rest of us have a G5
If 10.2.7 is released for the masses then I don't see Apple having Panther ready 4-5 weeks later. It's usually 3 month cycles (more or less) I have only seen 10.2.7 mentioned as THE only OS that the G5 can run.
I would take no 10.2.7 as an indication of an early Panther. The early Jaguar was a real nice surprise.
Moogs that is SO FUNNY. Rob's daughter. That girls is awesome. I was hoping she'd do more. She could have a career as a motivational speaker, bouncer, actress, or all.
Originally posted by KidRed
Unless the rest of us have a G5
If 10.2.7 is released for the masses then I don't see Apple having Panther ready 4-5 weeks later. It's usually 3 month cycles (more or less) I have only seen 10.2.7 mentioned as THE only OS that the G5 can run.
Apple released 10.1.5 one month before announcing the release date of 10.2.