Snow Leopard Up-to-Date Program: Buy Now, Upgrade Later
Apple, at the 2009 WWDC announced to the world that the next iteration of its operating system, Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard will be released this September and the upgrade will set Mac OS X 10.5 users back $29 and Mac OS X 10.4 users back $169. In a move that resembles Microsoft’s Windows 7 Upgrade Program , the Cupertino-based company has launched the MAC OS X Snow Leopard Up-to-Date Program.
The MAC OS X Snow Leopard Up-to-Date Program states that if you purchase a new Mac or Xserve on or after the 8th of June, you will be eligible to receive an upgrade DVD for $9.95 (shipping included). Just like Microsoft and its Vista to Windows 7 upgrade program, Apple gives you the change to purchase a Mac and upgrade to the Snow Leopard once the operating system is rolled out.
“Mac OS X Snow Leopard refines the elegant Mac OS X user experience with lots of little touches and performance improvements that will make using your Mac even more enjoyable. It also includes a few big foundation technologies designed to tap the power of today’s computer hardware and provide a strong base for innovation. If you’ve purchased a qualifying computer or Xserve on or after June 8, 2009 that does not include Mac OS X Snow Leopard, you can upgrade to Mac OS X Snow Leopard for $9.95,” explained Apple on the official Mac OS X Snow Leopard Up-to-Date Program web page (visit here).
Here are some Mac OS X 10.6 highlights just to get your mouth watering (or for those of your that are not that familiar with the Snow Leopard):
- Enhanced responsiveness and improved reliability.
- Support for Microsoft Exchange 2007.
- A more responsive Finder, faster Mail load times (85% faster according to Apple) and speedier searches (90% speedier, according to Apple, of course).
- 50% faster initial backup for Time Machine.
- Expose integration in Dock.
- Safari 4, the 64-bit processor version, comes with an estimated 50% Nitro JavaScript performance boost and is reportedly better suited to handle plug-in crashes.
- 64-bit computing for nearly every system app.
- QuickTime X will come bundled with the OS.
- Support for all Intel Macs.
The MAC OS X Snow Leopard Up-to-Date Program states that if you purchase a new Mac or Xserve on or after the 8th of June, you will be eligible to receive an upgrade DVD for $9.95 (shipping included). Just like Microsoft and its Vista to Windows 7 upgrade program, Apple gives you the change to purchase a Mac and upgrade to the Snow Leopard once the operating system is rolled out.
“Mac OS X Snow Leopard refines the elegant Mac OS X user experience with lots of little touches and performance improvements that will make using your Mac even more enjoyable. It also includes a few big foundation technologies designed to tap the power of today’s computer hardware and provide a strong base for innovation. If you’ve purchased a qualifying computer or Xserve on or after June 8, 2009 that does not include Mac OS X Snow Leopard, you can upgrade to Mac OS X Snow Leopard for $9.95,” explained Apple on the official Mac OS X Snow Leopard Up-to-Date Program web page (visit here).
Here are some Mac OS X 10.6 highlights just to get your mouth watering (or for those of your that are not that familiar with the Snow Leopard):
- Enhanced responsiveness and improved reliability.
- Support for Microsoft Exchange 2007.
- A more responsive Finder, faster Mail load times (85% faster according to Apple) and speedier searches (90% speedier, according to Apple, of course).
- 50% faster initial backup for Time Machine.
- Expose integration in Dock.
- Safari 4, the 64-bit processor version, comes with an estimated 50% Nitro JavaScript performance boost and is reportedly better suited to handle plug-in crashes.
- 64-bit computing for nearly every system app.
- QuickTime X will come bundled with the OS.
- Support for all Intel Macs.
