Apple Mac OS X Version 10.5.6 Leopard [5-User Family Pack]

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Add a new Mac to your Mac. Mac OS X v10.5 Leopard is packed with over 300 new features, installs easily, and works with the software and accessories you already have.
Mac OS X v.10.5 Leopard is the newest release of Apple's innovative, stable and compatible operating system for Macintosh computers. This new release includes an elegant new interface and over 300 new innovations designed to help customers accomplish any task. Improvements have been included for all your favorite Mac programs like iChat and Mail, as well as all-new features such as Quick Look, which lets you peruse the contents of a multiple-page document or video without opening the whole file, and Time Machine, which can recover files in seconds. OS X 10.5 has all this, as well as the exceptional search technology, stunning graphics, rapid connectivity and solid stability you've come to expect from the OSX family of operating systems. This edition extends the license for use by up to five different users in the same home network. Time Machine lets you keep an up-to-date copy of all important files and, since it can recall how the system looks every day, it can recover files in seconds. iChat now lets you present movies, presentations and virtually any document during your chtas with iChat Theater. You can even save your audio and video chats for sharing or synching with an iPod to play on the go. Communicate with 30 professionally designed stationary template, keep important notes and track to-do items in Mail You can now group applications into Spaces and move between each Space with keyboard shortcuts to organize your windows and reduce clutter
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  • Feature:
  • The Mac OS X Leopard Family Pack is a single-residence, five-user license
  • Introduces more than 300 new and enhanced features to OS X, including a new desktop and updated finder enabling easy browsing and sharing between multiple Macs
  • Preview files without opening an application using Quick Look
  • Easily and automatically back up and restore lost files or a complete Mac with Time Machine
  • Take advantage of the latest developments in processor hardware with full native 64-bit support, multi-core optimization, and new Core animation
  • Binding: DVD-ROM
  • Brand: Apple
  • Color: 5-user
  • EAN: 0885909314287
  • Edition: 5-User Family Pack
  • Format: DVD-ROM
  • HardwarePlatform: Mac
  • IsAutographed: 0
  • IsMemorabilia: 0
  • Label: Apple Computer
  • Manufacturer: Apple Computer
  • Model: MC095Z/A
  • MPN: MC095Z/A
  • OperatingSystem: Mac OS X Intel
  • PackageQuantity: 1
  • ProductGroup: Software
  • ProductTypeName: SOFTWARE
  • PublicationDate: 2007-10-31
  • Publisher: Apple Computer
  • ReleaseDate: 2007-10-26
  • Studio: Apple Computer
  • UPC: 718908999783

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a networking nightmare2009-06-13
Before I get too critical I want to say that I have always been impressed by Apple. Over the last seven or eight years I have owned an eMac, an iMac, two Mac Minis (two different generations), and a Mac Notebook.

I started the switch to Macs (from PCs) because they had a reputation for reliability: good hardware, (and even more important) good software (very few crashes). Over that time with the exception of one modem failure (which I believe was the result of my friendly phone company--I also had a telephone die at the same time), I have had virtually no problems.

When I installed Leopard, machines which previously had pretty reliable Airport connections started to loose their network connections (for no apparent reason).

I have had nothing but trouble using iTunes and Front Page (with a machine I keep on all the time which is connected to our TV through a DVI to HDMI adapter).

The machine which I leave on all the time hangs, and I have to turn it off and on (reboot it)--not good.
This defeats any value Leopard's file sharing would have provided since this machine is configured with a large (external Firewire 800) disk specifically for file sharing. I have tried everything I could think of (including disabling all energy savings settings, screen savers, etc.) in an effort to get around this. All of the hardware is on a UPS, so power is reliable. I need to reboot around once a day.

If I find that I'm the culprit (because of my own ignorance) there will be an update as soon as I get to the bottom of this mess. If not, I hope Apple patches their operating system and applications before it damages their otherwise impeccable reputation.
Outstanding OS2009-06-06
Amazon gives the best price, everyone else has wrote the greatness of the Leopard OS, I found that I don't use most of the new features. I installed on a older G5 Mac and noticed that I needed to take the Ram up to 2 gigs to run software properly. It took about 2 hours to install, DSL speed was running at 900kbps. I recommend.
Better than previous version2009-06-06
Okay, many people rave about 10.5.6 because of the "time machine" feature. I don't use it. I back up my critical files onto a USB jump drive (lol).

What 10.5.6 is good for, in my opinion, is that it connects much easier to a wireless or ethernet (PPOE) internet service. Probably the first time Mac got it's internet connectivity right.

I use most of the MAC free programs and I do notice a slight differences from previous versions. As much as these improvements are probably helpful, if your used to previous versions you'll probably find these improvements (and changes to the way you use the software) as initially annoying until you get used to them.

I will say, however, that at $129 for the full version, and $199 for the 5-user family pack, this operating system is a screaming good deal. Probably the best operating system out there by far for a reasonable price.

Now if they only sold a MAC OS X version that ran on a PC, then Dell could sell you cheap hardware with an option of either Windows or MAC operating system. I'd be choosing MAC every time.

I'm also a Ubuntu fan, if your into "no frills" open source, free operating systems. But for my main cruising machine, give me Mac OS X, version 10.5.6.

Can't wait until they come out with the next version (Snow Leopard??). I'm sure the upgrade will be annoying for those who are used to 10.5.6, but overall it will be an improvement to a steadily improving masterpiece.
Apple does it again!2009-01-28
I was completely satisfied with Mac OSX Tiger since it came with my computer. However, the new features of Leopard finally attracted my attention and I bought the family pack so my family could enjoy them too. It has worked great so far and I am still enjoying the new features weeks afterward. Once again, Apple has created a great operating system, lets see Microsoft try and catch up in another five years!
Mac OSXv10.5.4 found out the hard way2009-01-24
Nothing to blame except my own cluelessness. I bought this upgrade without realizing that once I installed it I could not run any OS9 applications. I run a printing company and have to call up files dating back 10 years (Pagemaker/Typestyler), plus I have to be able to open any old files my customers bring in. Guess I'll stick with OSX.4.11 for the time being and sell this upgrade on eBay or something.
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