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Mac OS X Leopard. By: Michael Worden, Mark Wysocki, Nikolaj Kapus , Jamie Davin ,. What is an Operating System?. An Operating System: Is a software that manages computer resources Provides users with an interface to access those resources
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Mac OS X Leopard By: Michael Worden, Mark Wysocki, NikolajKapus, Jamie Davin,
What is an Operating System? An Operating System: • Is a software that manages computer resources • Provides users with an interface to access those resources • Processes system data and manages tasks that the system requires
Mac OS X Leopard vs. Previous Versions of Mac OS X • Cheetah-> Puma-> Jaguar-> Panther->Tiger-> Leopard • Implementation of 300+ new feature
See how the Mac OS X Leopard looks • http://youtube.com/watch?v=-DluRlValiE
What are the key New Features? • The Time Machine • Back to My Mac • iCal • Boot Camp
Time Machine • A complete back-up system • Stores an up-to-date copy of all your Mac’s files on an external hard drive • Able to search back into past dates of activity for certain files • The application checks your Mac once per hour and backs up all changed data
Back to My Mac • With access to the internet, you are now able to connect to your primary Mac • Uses screen sharing technology to connect the two systems • The data is secure through encryption technologies
iCal • Virtual Calendar! • Automation of Weekly Events • Email, Dialogue Box, or Sound Alerts • Internet Connection
Boot Camp • Enables compatibility with Windows XP or Windows Vista • System operations are still functioning at the native speed • Able to copy files back and forth between Windows and the Mac OS X
Mac OS X Leopard • Sells for $129 or the family pack (5 users) for $199 • As it is a software, a whole new computer is not necessary • Extremely applicable to use within the business world