If you are going to post a problem you are having with Panther, then post what system you are running it with and what version of the "broken" software you are using so the rest of us don't get a "broken" report.
Also post if you did an archive/install, a clean install, or an upgrade.
Sometimes an archive/install breaks apps because those apps install things in the /Library folder or other places that an archive install doesn't preserve.
Damn, all this talk is making me nervous. I want the new OS, but I don't wanna have to have a sluggish computer till apple works all the bugs out of it. I am running pretty much the newest versions of all my important apps, but still. Is it really worth it? I'm not even sure what new and/or better stuff panther has.
Damn, all this talk is making me nervous. I want the new OS, but I don't wanna have to have a sluggish computer till apple works all the bugs out of it.
People on forums tend to make out problems to sound worse than they really are. Remember, for every post that there's a problem, there could be a hundred users that *don't* have that problem. You don't hear about those users because they are content and happy that everything is working. They have no need to complain or discuss issues.
Check your drive for errors and repair from the install CD. Choose the "archive and install" option. Repair permissions once you've got all your software installed. Double-check with your software's developers to see if there are any known issues with Panther. That should be *plenty* sufficient to give a smooth transition and make sure problems don't arise.
As for software, **most** apps will work just fine if not better under Panther. It is just the oddball system utilities that will need minor updates to keep up with the major under-the-hood changes in Panther.
That's exactly the procedure I follow when I install an OS. I have NEVER had any major problems between upgrades. Even minor problems are very rare and are typically, not surprisingly, the fault of 3rd party software that needs a small patch or update to run perfectly again on the new OS.
Is it worth it?
If you want a faster computer with cool new features and compatibility with future software, then yes.
Im concerned about any problems M-Audio Revolution owners are experiencing...does the 1.2.7 driver update work fine with Panther? Also a few audio apps:
Hey. Does anybody know about Endnote and Panther? I know that Jaguar broke Endnote for a while. I would be very upset if Panther did too...
Wadam.
I just got my update CDs and tried Endnote 7 with word X on a new 15" PowerBook. So far so good. Endnote opened using the word plugin and inserted and formatted the citation.
Highlighted text in the library still looks awful, but this was the same in 10.2. Endnote is also still slow (as is word), but that's not Apple's fault.
I just got my update CDs and tried Endnote 7 with word X on a new 15" PowerBook. So far so good. Endnote opened using the word plugin and inserted and formatted the citation.
Highlighted text in the library still looks awful, but this was the same in 10.2. Endnote is also still slow (as is word), but that's not Apple's fault.
Hmm Endnote 7 works fine and seems zippier to me but the biggest problem I am having right now is that SPSS 11 appears to be fundamentally broken. It won't even launch. I am crushed, I can't update my laptop until this is fixed. I am going to try a reinstall of the software and pray that does something, but I am feeling sick now, I have a stats exam to do this weekend.... Crap.
Hmm Endnote 7 works fine and seems zippier to me but the biggest problem I am having right now is that SPSS 11 appears to be fundamentally broken. It won't even launch. I am crushed, I can't update my laptop until this is fixed. I am going to try a reinstall of the software and pray that does something, but I am feeling sick now, I have a stats exam to do this weekend.... Crap.
I just happen to have SPSS 11 open as I went to view this thread. I'm new to SPSS so I'm still figureing it out. However, I can say it opens under 10.3 and will open a sample data file and make a bar chart. So I think something happened on your system.
If it helps, I did not do a clean install-I just installed on top of 10.2.8. My version of SPSS 11 is an education version, its not the one with all the bells and whistles.
Does your Endnote also display text with a horrible halo when highlighted-like when selecting a citation in the library?
To those of you that have Panther already, does the new open/save dialogue appear in all programs (Office, Adobe Design, FCP/DVDSP, ect)? Also, how does Office X work?
I just happen to have SPSS 11 open as I went to view this thread. I'm new to SPSS so I'm still figureing it out. However, I can say it opens under 10.3 and will open a sample data file and make a bar chart. So I think something happened on your system.
If it helps, I did not do a clean install-I just installed on top of 10.2.8. My version of SPSS 11 is an education version, its not the one with all the bells and whistles.
Does your Endnote also display text with a horrible halo when highlighted-like when selecting a citation in the library?
Good luck.
Well at least it's just me, lol. My finder is currently busy crashing and my iphoto is beaching balling away. So much for the upgrade install. I will reinstall SPSS on my new archive and installed system this evening - thanks, I am glad to hear it is working. Does anyone know if I need to reinstall all my applications when doing archive and install or will it keep them and just make me a new system folder? I understand the homes and network sets will be kept, but am confused about the rest.
FYI, no halo on the Endnote for me, at least, not yet....
To those of you that have Panther already, does the new open/save dialogue appear in all programs (Office, Adobe Design, FCP/DVDSP, ect)? Also, how does Office X work?
Thanx
The saving dialogue box in all these apps have changed.
As for office. I had to "reinstall" and update it to get it work....
I've just installed Panther. I went the upgrade route. No problems here. Panther feels much much snappier. Some of the snappiness might be due to the Radeon 9000 video card is installed prior to upgrading. But still, I think Panther did have a lot to do with it. SWEET.
To those of you that have Panther already, does the new open/save dialogue appear in all programs (Office, Adobe Design, FCP/DVDSP, ect)? Also, how does Office X work?
Thanx
My office X has new dialog boxes, and it works fine. However I noticed it did break my vpn(cisco 3.7) and also it breaks Juno Dialup(juno works if you use broadband option). the system as a whole runs faster,and it also has more advanced screen calibration options that make it almost like I have a whole new display!(and the screen was good before too, but looks even better now)
Could some more Illustrator users comment on the speed of v. 10 running on Panther? I second the request for people to mention what kind of machine you're running Panther on, that would be a great help!
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If you are going to post a problem you are having with Panther, then post what system you are running it with and what version of the "broken" software you are using so the rest of us don't get a "broken" report.
Sometimes an archive/install breaks apps because those apps install things in the /Library folder or other places that an archive install doesn't preserve.
Wadam.
Originally posted by recce
Damn, all this talk is making me nervous. I want the new OS, but I don't wanna have to have a sluggish computer till apple works all the bugs out of it.
People on forums tend to make out problems to sound worse than they really are. Remember, for every post that there's a problem, there could be a hundred users that *don't* have that problem. You don't hear about those users because they are content and happy that everything is working. They have no need to complain or discuss issues.
Check your drive for errors and repair from the install CD. Choose the "archive and install" option. Repair permissions once you've got all your software installed. Double-check with your software's developers to see if there are any known issues with Panther. That should be *plenty* sufficient to give a smooth transition and make sure problems don't arise.
As for software, **most** apps will work just fine if not better under Panther. It is just the oddball system utilities that will need minor updates to keep up with the major under-the-hood changes in Panther.
That's exactly the procedure I follow when I install an OS. I have NEVER had any major problems between upgrades. Even minor problems are very rare and are typically, not surprisingly, the fault of 3rd party software that needs a small patch or update to run perfectly again on the new OS.
Is it worth it?
If you want a faster computer with cool new features and compatibility with future software, then yes.
Say there is a problem with the TV Out kernel extension.
OpenGL seems OK...
-Cubase SX 2.0
-Reason 2.5
-pHATmatik Pro
-Absynth 2
-FM7
maybe Logic 6 since I may be getting that soon
Also stuff like VLC, BBEdit, Code Warrior ....
Originally posted by wadam
Hey. Does anybody know about Endnote and Panther? I know that Jaguar broke Endnote for a while. I would be very upset if Panther did too...
Wadam.
I just got my update CDs and tried Endnote 7 with word X on a new 15" PowerBook. So far so good. Endnote opened using the word plugin and inserted and formatted the citation.
Highlighted text in the library still looks awful, but this was the same in 10.2. Endnote is also still slow (as is word), but that's not Apple's fault.
Originally posted by Carson O'Genic
I just got my update CDs and tried Endnote 7 with word X on a new 15" PowerBook. So far so good. Endnote opened using the word plugin and inserted and formatted the citation.
Highlighted text in the library still looks awful, but this was the same in 10.2. Endnote is also still slow (as is word), but that's not Apple's fault.
Hmm Endnote 7 works fine and seems zippier to me but the biggest problem I am having right now is that SPSS 11 appears to be fundamentally broken. It won't even launch. I am crushed, I can't update my laptop until this is fixed. I am going to try a reinstall of the software and pray that does something, but I am feeling sick now, I have a stats exam to do this weekend.... Crap.
Originally posted by bondgirl
Hmm Endnote 7 works fine and seems zippier to me but the biggest problem I am having right now is that SPSS 11 appears to be fundamentally broken. It won't even launch. I am crushed, I can't update my laptop until this is fixed. I am going to try a reinstall of the software and pray that does something, but I am feeling sick now, I have a stats exam to do this weekend.... Crap.
I just happen to have SPSS 11 open as I went to view this thread. I'm new to SPSS so I'm still figureing it out. However, I can say it opens under 10.3 and will open a sample data file and make a bar chart. So I think something happened on your system.
If it helps, I did not do a clean install-I just installed on top of 10.2.8. My version of SPSS 11 is an education version, its not the one with all the bells and whistles.
Does your Endnote also display text with a horrible halo when highlighted-like when selecting a citation in the library?
Good luck.
Thanx
Originally posted by Carson O'Genic
I just happen to have SPSS 11 open as I went to view this thread. I'm new to SPSS so I'm still figureing it out. However, I can say it opens under 10.3 and will open a sample data file and make a bar chart. So I think something happened on your system.
If it helps, I did not do a clean install-I just installed on top of 10.2.8. My version of SPSS 11 is an education version, its not the one with all the bells and whistles.
Does your Endnote also display text with a horrible halo when highlighted-like when selecting a citation in the library?
Good luck.
Well at least it's just me, lol. My finder is currently busy crashing and my iphoto is beaching balling away. So much for the upgrade install. I will reinstall SPSS on my new archive and installed system this evening - thanks, I am glad to hear it is working. Does anyone know if I need to reinstall all my applications when doing archive and install or will it keep them and just make me a new system folder? I understand the homes and network sets will be kept, but am confused about the rest.
FYI, no halo on the Endnote for me, at least, not yet....
Originally posted by g4powermac
To those of you that have Panther already, does the new open/save dialogue appear in all programs (Office, Adobe Design, FCP/DVDSP, ect)? Also, how does Office X work?
Thanx
The saving dialogue box in all these apps have changed.
As for office. I had to "reinstall" and update it to get it work....
350 MHz Power Mac G4 AGP with 704 Megs of RAM.
Originally posted by g4powermac
To those of you that have Panther already, does the new open/save dialogue appear in all programs (Office, Adobe Design, FCP/DVDSP, ect)? Also, how does Office X work?
Thanx
My office X has new dialog boxes, and it works fine. However I noticed it did break my vpn(cisco 3.7) and also it breaks Juno Dialup(juno works if you use broadband option). the system as a whole runs faster,and it also has more advanced screen calibration options that make it almost like I have a whole new display!(and the screen was good before too, but looks even better now)