OSX Lion

condra · 19-07-2011 03:05PM

About system requirements.

Lion just feels like a tweaked version of Snow Leopard, though it's definitely a tad more RAM intensive.

From what I've seen, I would be cautious about upgrading to Lion with less than 4 gigs of RAM. Either way, RAM is dirt cheap these days so you have no excuse to have any less than 4 gigs.

Personally, I wouldn't be in a hurry to put Lion on anything less than 2.4 C2D, at least not until it has been out a while and other people have "guinea pigged" it.

I'm running Lion on a 2.8ghz C2D iMac with 4 gigs of ram.

Some things are fast, other things are slow. I suspect performance will also improve as bugs are ironed out. (and there are plenty of bugs still, especially when it comes to Full Screen apps, Safari, Mission Control, mouse swiping)

Boot up time is around 26 seconds, not bad. - about the same as S-Lep.
iTunes loads in 1 or 2 dock bounces. grand. - about the same as S-Lep.

Safari is the same. 1 or 2 dock bounces.

However once open, both iTunes and Safari feel just the slightest bit more sluggish than using them on Snow Leopard on the same machine.

I suspect things like Full Screen swiping, mission control, and some UI tweaks ultimately take up more free RAM than has ever been used in OS X.

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Let me add though, that Lion is really growing on me (despite my previous rant), much more than Tiger, Leopard or Snow Leopard ever did.

Full screen Safari is very nice, especially when coupled with Magic Mouse and "Better Touch Tool", which allows me to not only cycle through tabs with my mouse, but even open and close tabs quite easily from mouse gestures.

Sad Professor · 19-07-2011 03:10PM

It's looking very much like tomorrow is the day:

http://www.macrumors.com/2011/07/19/lion-promo-materials-begin-appearing-in-third-party-stores-as-apple-plans-overnights/

waynegalway · 19-07-2011 03:37PM

Just on the specs:

The Apple website isn't exactly bursting with information about what you need to run Lion properly.

I have a late model of the now "old" mac mini, with the 2.26ghz intel chip and the standard 2gb of RAM. I bought it at a small discount literally the day before the newer model came out about a year ago.

Anyone tested Lion on the macmini yet? I'd be interested to hear how its working out for you.

Thanks.

condra · 19-07-2011 04:21PM

Really nice little feature of full screen Safari - You can drag the screen edge in from the side.

This, combined with double-tap focusing, and Apple +/- zooming, allow you to create your ideal reading space for posts and articles, as well as allowing you to effectively cut out all the sidebar crap on most Wordpress sites.

example:

.. becomes ...

lee_baby_simms · 19-07-2011 06:44PM

Sad Professor wrote: »

I assume that's a Core 2 Duo, yeah? It should be okay.

It is. Snow Leopard runs great on it.

Creamy Goodness · 19-07-2011 10:26PM

loin drops tomorrow - http://thisismynext.com/2011/07/19/official-mac-os-lion-launch-tomorrow/

Crackity Jones · 19-07-2011 10:26PM

Out tomorrow alright. CFO just confirmed it on earnings call.

dubmick · 19-07-2011 10:41PM

software update now has a patch for the migration assistant to update it for OS X Lion

stimpson · 19-07-2011 10:52PM

waynegalway wrote: »

Just on the specs:

The Apple website isn't exactly bursting with information about what you need to run Lion properly.

I have a late model of the now "old" mac mini, with the 2.26ghz intel chip and the standard 2gb of RAM. I bought it at a small discount literally the day before the newer model came out about a year ago.

Anyone tested Lion on the macmini yet? I'd be interested to hear how its working out for you.

Thanks.

I installed it on a number of old model minis in work. I think they were 2.2Ghz w/4 GB RAM. Worked fine with a clean install. I'm planning on installing at home on my 2Ghz mini and my 2Ghz MacBook. I'll be doing a time machine backup first though.

ashleey · 19-07-2011 10:59PM

I have the same mac mini as waynegalway and am definitely unsure about the upgrade especially considering that adding ram to that version of the mini is not for amateurs(like me). I'm itching to upgrade but reckon it might be worth waiting a week or two for the user reviews to come out.

bertie4evr · 20-07-2011 04:34AM

People are saying that it's going to be released at 8:30 in the morning California time which is 4:30 pm here.

fifth · 20-07-2011 10:35AM

All the Apple online stores are down..presumably for the macbook etc refresh..

Not at home so can't check the mac appstore..someone post here when it hits!

opinion guy · 20-07-2011 10:40AM

funkyflea wrote: »

All the Apple online stores are down..presumably for the macbook etc refresh..

Not at home so can't check the mac appstore..someone post here when it hits!

I'd swear they take down the stores just for effect. I'm sure they can update the store without having to take it down

Elessar · 20-07-2011 01:37PM

Any major functionality changes in Lion?

From what I've read it's just a few iOS bells and whistles added onto Snow Leopard - not really a major leap for Mac OS?

Paddy@CIRL · 20-07-2011 01:38PM

It's here - http://www.apple.com/ie/macosx/how-to-buy/

opinion guy · 20-07-2011 01:42PM

Paddy@CIRL wrote: »

It's here - http://www.apple.com/ie/macosx/how-to-buy/

huh....its early :P

...I'll get me coat

Willbbz · 20-07-2011 01:43PM

It's up on the store now.

23.99 €

AlanD · 20-07-2011 01:44PM

It's available now: http://itunes.apple.com/ie/app/os-x-lion/id444303913?mt=12

smasherplan9 · 20-07-2011 02:03PM

Downloading...

bertie4evr · 20-07-2011 02:09PM

10 hours 13 minutes remaining

DubDJ · 20-07-2011 02:13PM

A steal at only €23.99. I wouldn't of upgraded only for such a low price.

opinion guy · 20-07-2011 02:20PM

So.....early adopters.....do tell:D

aidan_walsh · 20-07-2011 02:21PM

Downloading now. Considering whether to do a straight upgrade or give my 3 year old iMac its first full format.

Paddy@CIRL · 20-07-2011 02:25PM

I was going to upgrade to Lion on my MBP to see what it's like before updating my iMac later on - does anyone know how many uses the App Store purchase gives you ? I tried reading the T&C but I don't speak legalese.

Sad Professor · 20-07-2011 02:26PM

Paddy@CIRL wrote: »

I was going to upgrade to Lion on my MBP to see what it's like before updating my iMac later on - does anyone know how many uses the App Store purchase gives you ? I tried reading the T&C but I don't speak legalese.

Up to 5 machines.

Sad Professor · 20-07-2011 02:28PM

Apple will be selling Lion on a USB drive for twice the price starting in August.

http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/07/20/mac_os_x_lion_will_be_available_on_usb_thumb_drive_for_69_in_august.html

Sean Quagmire · 20-07-2011 02:47PM

I had fully intended on holding off for a week or two to hear reviews but something tells me i'll be downloading this tonight.

Sean Quagmire · 20-07-2011 02:49PM

I'd say the Apple servers are looking something like this

aidan_walsh · 20-07-2011 02:49PM

Right. Here we go.

opinion guy · 20-07-2011 02:50PM

Sad Professor wrote: »

Up to 5 machines.

Interesting. I have a black macbook I wonder if its worth sticking on there for a play. Though its probably not up to running it

Edit: Stupid question - can I download on my macbookpro - NOT install it on that and instead install it on black macbook ?? How do i transfer it ???

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