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OS X 10.6.2 reacquires Atom support in latest dev build

Thu, 5 Nov 2009 10:01:29 +0000

Having heard earlier this week that Apple had blocked Atom processor support in their latest build of OS X 10.6.2, we’re now being told that the low-power Intel CPU has once again been welcomed back into the Mac fold. A newer 10.6.2 build, 10C535, has restored Atom support, meaning ...

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Latest Mac OS X 10.6.2 beta build brings back Atom support

Thu, 5 Nov 2009 14:00:00 +0000

Well, it looks like reports that Apple might be killing Atom support in the next Snow Leopard update may have been slightly overblown, as the latest developer build of OS X 10.6.2 (10C535) has apparently restored support for the processor and simultaneously brightened the spirits of ...

The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) found this 2 days ago on engadget.com

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Apple's latest 10.6.2 beta packs fixes for VMWare, iMacs, Apple TV

Thu, 5 Nov 2009 11:16:00 +0000

Apple has released a new beta of the Mac OS X 10.6.2 update with fixes for various performance issues dealing with AirPort, graphics drivers, Apple TV, among others.

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Model D200

Wed, 4 Nov 2009 16:15:03 +0000

Capacity 1GB, 2GB, 4GB, 8GB, 16GB* Speed Up to 25MB/s read Up to 17MB/s write Memory Dual-channel MLC Flash Dimensions 75mm X 19mm X 9mm Weight .9 oz (25 grams) Waterproof MIL-STD-810F Temperature 0 C, +70 C Operating Shock 16G RMS Hardware USB 2.0 high speed Operating System ...

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Rumors of Disabled Intel Atom Support in Mac OS X 10.6.2 Unfounded?

Wed, 4 Nov 2009 19:42:00 +0000

Earlier this week, a report surfaced claiming that Apple had apparently disabled support for Intel's Atom processors in the latest developer build of Mac OS X 10.6.2. The revelation set off a firestorm around the Internet, riling many users who have...

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Unable to Open Multiple Files

Wed, 4 Nov 2009 01:18:39 +0000

I am getting the same problem. It appears isolated only to downloaded files (where OS X runssome quarantine rules), and I get erratic numbers of files opened: sometimes one, sometimes a few, but rarely all from a grouped selection. This is the case whether I double-click them or drag them to ...

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Latest Snow Leopard build resurrects Atom compatibility

Thu, 5 Nov 2009 09:06:59 +0000

Development build 10C535 of Snow Leopard update 10.6.2 retains Intel Atom support after previous build had killed compatibility with the processor.

Gizmología found this 2 days ago on appleinsider.com

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OS X 10.6.2 Does Not Ditch Atom Support, Hackintosh Safe [Hackintosh]

Wed, 4 Nov 2009 22:17:03 +0000

It appears that Atom support has resurfaced in the latest developer build (10C535), so users running OS X on Atom netbooks are safe, for now. Although, anything can happen between now and the final build. [ Stell via 9to5Mac via Crunchgear ]

Liliputing found this 3 days ago on gizmodo.com

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OS X Atom Processor Support Revived (For Now) [jkOnTheRun]

Thu, 5 Nov 2009 10:01:29 +0000

The discovery that developer builds of OS X 10.6.2 had removed support for the Atom processor kicked off a storm on the web. On the surface it seemed that the only reason for Apple to remove the hardware support that was already in the OS was to kill off the “Hackintosh” projects. ...

SlashGear found this 2 days ago on jkontherun.com

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OS X Killing Intel Atom Support– No Hackint0sh for You!

Tue, 3 Nov 2009 15:53:49 +0000

What is the most definite way that Apple can convince the netbook crowd that there will never be a Mac netbook? By killing off support for the Intel Atom processor family, that powers virtually all netbooks. It is being reported that Apple is going to do just that, in the next version of Snow ...

Tech Ticker found this 4 days ago on jkontherun.com

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Are your apps ready for Snow Leopard? SnowChecker can tell you

Tue, 3 Nov 2009 01:00:00 +0000

If you aren't sure whether your favorite Mac apps are compatible with OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard, SnowChecker can help. It scans your hard drive for apps, and then checks their compatibility against the info posted at snowleopard.wikidot.com . Not only does SnowChecker show you whether your apps ...

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Magic Mouse update adds OS X Leopard support

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 13:43:24 +0000

Apple have released Magic Mouse drivers for Mac OS X 10.5.8 , which will allow those still running OS X Leopard to use the multitouch functionality of the new peripheral. The update is accompanied by the 10.6.1 Snow Leopard driver ; however, the imminent OS X 10.6.2 release is expected to add ...

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Apple killing Atom support, dreams of netbook hackintoshers in next Snow Leopard release?

Mon, 2 Nov 2009 13:43:25 +0000

Nobody said running a netbook hackintosh would be easy -- but nobody said they'd make it this hard. Apple is currently engaged in a war of compatibility with Palm and, if the developer build of Snow Leopard version 10.6.2 is any indication, the Atom processor is next on the smack down list. ...

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27-inch iMacs having performance issues?

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 09:13:06 +0000

It's not at all clear what the root cause of the problem is, but we've noticed a big uptick in people complaining about performance issues on new 27-inch iMacs on Apple's support boards. The most common symptom seems to be incredibly slow Flash video playback, but people are also claiming ...

T3.com All found this 8 days ago on engadget.com

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Snow Leopard Update Blocks Intel Atom, Kills Hackintoshes

Mon, 2 Nov 2009 16:07:22 +0000

Mac OS X Leopard 10.6.2 will break your hackintosh. The forthcoming OS update will not run on the Intel Atom processor, a rather petty move from Apple which, if true, will break many netbooks which have been hacked to run as more than passable Macs. This news comes from Stellarola, the ...

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Hackintosh Trouble?

Tue, 3 Nov 2009 10:42:51 +0000

Apple may be suing Mac clone merchant Psystar , but its policy towards individuals who install OS X on non-Apple hardware to create “Hackintoshes” seems to have been to ignore them rather than to frustrate them. That may be about to change. According to OS X Daily, Apple’s ...

IT Blogwatch's blog found this 4 days ago on technologizer.com

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Chrome Nears 5% Market Share

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 02:55:00 +0000

Chrome is accreting market share at a quick pace, and will soon pass the 5% mark, according to data collected by Clicky , an internet analytics firm. Chrome, the browser from Google is available on the Windows operating system, and will soon be stable for OS X. The browser is dwarfed by ...

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Magic Mouse software update released

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 11:28:44 +0000

Brian Garner Published: 09:00 PM EST Today, Apple released updates for both Leopard and Snow Leopard enabling the OS to use the multi-touch capabilities of standalone versions of the Magic Mouse. The updates, which weigh in at 64 and 36 megabytes respectively, require Mac OS X 10.5.8 ( Leopard ) ...

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Apple Kills Hackintosh Netbooks with Snow Leopard Update

Tue, 3 Nov 2009 10:42:51 +0000

Apple is reportedly breaking Hackintoshes -- meaning netbooks illegimately installed with Mac O apple osx hackintosh S X -- with its latest update to Leopard. The current developer build of OS X -- 10.6.2 -- will not run on the Intel Atom processor commonly used in netbooks that ship with ...

IT Blogwatch's blog found this 4 days ago on pcworld.com

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Apple Releases Magic Mouse Software Updates

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 20:39:26 +0000

Apple today released a pair of software updates to allow Mac OS X Snow Leopard and Leopard users take advantage of the advanced mouse features of the company's new multi-touch Magic Mouse. - Wireless Mouse Software Update 1.0 for Snow ...

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