When Apple released Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard on October 26, 2007, “the company immediately had to deal with scattered technical problems,” Robert Lemos reports for CIO.
“What a difference a year makes. Apple has weathered the problems, morphed both its iMac and MacBook systems to aluminum cases with clean lines, and plans to release the sixth revision, code named ‘Snow Leopard,’ to its flagship operating system,” Lemos reports.
“Next year, the company could hit a milestone that it’s missed for a long time and claim at least a 10 percent share of U.S. computer shipments. The company has regularly grown its shipments in the United States, reaching a 9.1-percent share in the most recent quarter, according to data from IDC,” Lemos reports.
Leopard at 1. Five lessons learned:
1. Fix problems fast
2. Style and substance matter
3. One OS to bind user community
4. Don’t Let Your Rival Shape Your Brand
5. Macs Must Mean Business
Full article here.
I’d have to say that Apple has done a good job at #1 for years, #s 2-4 are certainly not new to Leopard and #5 is probably the only “lesson learned” that could reasonably apply in this example.
I guess the author is new to Apple and just doesn’t understand much of the history of Apple.
Here here.
Less bloat.
Faster.
True 64-bit throughout.
#6. Snappier
Next lesson to be learned (not Leopard related)….
Glossy only is not customer friendly.
You can’t say that Apple fix problems fast… (I hate to say this, but it’s the truth.) At least the security holes, compared to MS.
@rdbvideo, a few facts:
There’s no Santa Claus, the Tooth Fairy is bogus, the Great Pumpkin is hogwash, and glossy is so much preferred by Apple’s customer base, it’s not even arguable.
Yes, cries such as yours do rise from the throng of malcontents, but your voices are few, comparatively speaking. And, by the way, the world is actually NOT out to piss you off, so save up a few extra pennies over the next year or so and purchase an MBPro . . . which DOES have the anti-glare screen you so vehemently call for.
Oh, and get over it.
@ Nikke – You don’t know what you’re talking about.
Also, even if it were true, it’s irrelevant to the article at hand which is talking about how fast Apple fixes problems with the OS that are causing real problems for users.
One OS to bind them? What is this, Lord of the Rings?
@rdbvideo
I agree. I really resent glossy only. Matte is where it’s at!
rbdvideo….
This is exactly right. Apple should offer the CHOICE of matte and gloss. Even Apple reports that the matte/glossy split is near 50%.
Their core (and loyal users) need, want and demand matte screens for accurate color work, video, 3D and Photoshop work.
When you sit at your monitor 8 – 10 – 12 hours or more per day… let’s not even THINK about deadlines… Matte is essential. Matte is ergonomically correct.
I was tired of waiting for Apple to upgrade their monitors with better specs, so I voted with my wallet and bought a ViewSonic monitor.
I, too, must agree with Radian. There will always be malcontents that can’t just be happy with the Apple products that are available to them, in comparison with the load of crapware coming out of Redmond. I have the new MBP with a glossy screen and I love it. So for you whiners that want to nit-pick down to the sub-atomic level, Grow UP. Grow a Pair, and be thankful for the superior products we enjoy that come out of Cupertino.
@ Jeremy – I know what I’m talking about.
Do you really think that security holes in the OS aren’t real problems?
And when it comes to other problems, I still can’t say that Apple would be specially fast solving problems. Example: My MB Air’s airport STILL doesn’t work like it should work. So ONE YEAR and no proper solution! If You call that fast, I don’t wan’t to see the slow.
I have a 17″ MacBook Pro with the HD Glossy screen and it is fantastic. Far better than my other normal matte screen on the older PowerBook.
All the BS about reflections etc is crap. Your eyes adjust so quickly and the benefit of the HD screen and all the extra pixels is just a magnificent experience. Apple should be offering the HD for every computer in the lineup instead of having to pay a 100 bucks extra.
Not a complaint, because I was willing to pay the little extra for the screen. Don’t crap on the Glossy till you have used it extensively. You will not go back.
Cheers, dears.
Funny. It does look like it’s the rest of the world that’s changed, and not Apple. Apple’s pretty much been doing the same thing since the beginning of OS X — no real change in strategy or direction. It’s just that now people are noticing.
A positive article about Apple in a magazine written for corporate IT managers. This is a very, very good thing.
“So for you whiners that want to nit-pick down to the sub-atomic level, Grow UP. Grow a Pair, and be thankful for the superior products we enjoy that come out of Cupertino.”
No room for anyone except those who orgasm over glossy screens. You sound like a commie preaching the glorious unity of the party.
@ Nikke
Concerning secuity flaws, you don’t know what you are talking about.
Yes, OS X has vulnerabilities, weaknesses that have the theoretical possibility of being exploited. Since much of the OS X code is open source, they get fixed as the community fixes them.
Windows has vulnerabilities, but more distressingly for users, it has exploits, security flaws that are being, well, exploited, by malware. Since Windows is closed source, they get fixed whenever MS feels like it, or gets shamed into it, whichever comes first.
Big difference. Can you name an OS X exploit, other than those that are social engineering?
Check any of the security flaw tracking lists if you don’t believe me.
And you sound like one of the malcontents that like to bitch and moan because you can’t have your way. Apple is supposed to jump and do exactly what you say, or you’ll take your business else-where. Go ahead. See if anyone misses you. You’re a child.
@Nikke
“My MB Air’s airport STILL doesn’t work like it should work …”
That is soooooo vague, without specific details as to the problem your post means nothing.
CRTs are glossy, and some people chose to hang an anti-glare device in front to reduce reflections (I tried one and did not like it).
Before complaining, see if you can find a solution. Anti-glare films have been mentioned several times in the MDN forum. Have you tried that?
If I continue seeing ‘glossy gripes’ on this forum I am going to relabel some existing spray product as ‘matte display in a can’ and make some real money.
Simplification and standardization of product lines offers significant advantages to Apple as a company, and ends up resulting in more capable products at lower prices for Mac users. The tradeoff is that some consumer or pro niches are not as well served by the standard product configurations. But there may very well be reasonable work-arounds for some of those issues. Try to find one.
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Mr. Reeee claims that matte screens are required for accurate color work, etc. I couldn’t disagree more. I’ve worked extensively with both matte and glossy. Matte screens produce muddy colors. Glossy screens produce bright colors and sharp resolution. I work with my glossy screen in several locations–right now I’m in an office with bright lights and sun streaming in through the windows–and I never experience any glare problems.
While some who prefer matte screens may have given glossy screens a fair chance, I’m guessing that most haven’t. I used to be with you guys, but once I went glossy there was no turning back. As I’ve said before, your mind quickly learns to tune out reflections, and they cease to be a problem.
There are significant design issues that are causing Apple to go solely with glossy screens, and they’re worth it.
Give it a try.
@maczar
“So for you whiners that want to nit-pick down to the sub-atomic level, Grow UP. Grow a Pair, and be thankful for the superior products we enjoy that come out of Cupertino.”
I have a pair not that that is relevant, and it for that reason that I am able to stand up to the man and say I will not go quietly into the abyss of mediocrity that is Apple’s competition. Apple is supposed to be an enabler of “Thinking Different”, yet they are telling use we all have to think the same, it’s Steve’s way or the highway!
the future’s so bright ya gotsta wear shades…
this is one of those immovable object meets irresistable force things,some people will not budge no matter what anyone says.
come on apple…just invent a screen that does both..you know …
thought provoked magnetically orientated quantum reflection shifting high definition aesthetically pleasing screen
or
TPMOQRSHDAPS for short…
LOL