Mac OS X Lion Discussion

[PyX]

can't seem to figure out what the problem is

Makes me wonder why some people are trying to do everything they can to fix a bug on an unfinished OS...

[irunwithknives]

Makes me wonder why some people are trying to do everything they can to fix a bug on an unfinished OS...

never said I'm doing everything i can

i was just asking if anyone else has encountered a similar problem

and if they knew a fix

if not its not a big deal

i just prefer listening to music on external speakers/headphones

and my ipod doesn't power my DJ headphones very well

[CPressland]

WTF is /.MobileBackups?!

Using a lot of Storage!

[instant.human]

WTF is /.MobileBackups?!

Using a lot of Storage!

It's present in SL aswell. It saves every single Backup you have ever done to your iPhone/iPod/iPad. I delete older ones regulary. Can be done safely, if you know what you're doing. ;)

Whoops, mixed things up with /MobileSync/Backups. Sorry!

[CPressland]

Whoops, mixed things up with /MobileSync/Backups. Sorry!

Yeah I was gunna say! This is new, and it's got files from my desktop in in. Maybe a TimeMachine buffer? So that TimeMachine can continue to run without the extHD plugged in then transfer all the data when it's connected?

[.Neo]

Mac OS X Snow Leopard sure has a bland and uninteresting look 'n' feel to it after running Mac OS X Lion for a week.

[Guest]

Mac OS X Snow Leopard sure has a bland and uninteresting look 'n' feel to it after running Mac OS X Lion for a week.

I definitely agree!

[Rudy]

Mac OS X Snow Leopard sure has a bland and uninteresting look 'n' feel to it after running Mac OS X Lion for a week.

+1

very hard to go back :D

[.Neo]

+1

very hard to go back :D

Yup, but I had to. Most of the applications I use aren't working properly. :(

I found a new feature btw: If you press and hold a key on your keyboard, let's say the "E", it will give all additional letter options as well similar to iOS and Android.

[Quillz]

If I recall correctly, Snow Leopard had new builds every two weeks. This build came on February 24, so we might possibly be getting a new build some time next week.

[PyX]

If I recall correctly, Snow Leopard had new builds every two weeks. This build came on February 24, so we might possibly be getting a new build some time next week.

Those available through Software Update?

I recall updating my Snow Leopard preview... twice during the summer, or thrice, are you sure it wasn?t every month or so? I really can?t remember all that well.

[Miuku.]

Those available through Software Update?

Yes and they were usually quite large, even several gigs at a time (might depend a bit on what you had installed at the time)

[Quillz]

Those available through Software Update?

I recall updating my Snow Leopard preview... twice during the summer, or thrice, are you sure it wasn?t every month or so? I really can?t remember all that well.

I'm sure it was Snow Leopard, although it's possible some of the earliest builds weren't sent through Software Update.

Lion will almost assuredly use the App Store, though. There will probably be a way to get a new redemption code and download the new build. Although Software Update has the advantage of downloading everything and rebooting, I think sending builds though App Store is more or less going to be the same, since it will download the installer, that runs and then you reboot.

[Miuku.]

I am however finding it slightly annoying that I cannot find the defaults to write to "flip" the two finger scrolling in my older MBP 2007 which I'm using as a test bed for Lion - oh well, gotta dig deeper.

Apparently the "newer" Touchpad module only works in newer MBPs.

[protocol7]

I had the same problem with my 2006 MacBook. You have to attach a mouse and then go into the Mouse prefpane. The option to undo the inverted scrolling is in there.

[Miuku.]

I had the same problem with my 2006 MacBook. You have to attach a mouse and then go into the Mouse prefpane. The option to undo the inverted scrolling is in there.

Excellent stuff - worked fine. Cheers.

[.Neo]

Lion will almost assuredly use the App Store, though. There will probably be a way to get a new redemption code and download the new build. Although Software Update has the advantage of downloading everything and rebooting, I think sending builds though App Store is more or less going to be the same, since it will download the installer, that runs and then you reboot.

Why go through all the trouble? Software Update makes much more sense and is easier on the servers.

[Quillz]

Why go through all the trouble? Software Update makes much more sense and is easier on the servers.

It makes more sense, but I just think Apple will continue to use the App Store, so they can continue to tie a redemption code to your ADC account.

[.Neo]

It makes more sense, but I just think Apple will continue to use the App Store, so they can continue to tie a redemption code to your ADC account.

What do they gain by that?

[PyX]

IMHO, as I said previously, they should kill Software Update and deliver all updates for free with no account needed through the Mac App Store.

One single and simple way to update OS X.

It?s really breaking my nuts that we have to create an account with a real credit card number just to buy free stuff.

If they put the new builds on the Mac App Store, I say it?s a good sign of the eminent death of Software update, because this is the way they will beta-test this new functionality. If they push them through Software Update, it?s not true that they will make updates available through the App Store at the last minute without testing anything (user satisfaction at least).

[Quillz]

What do they gain by that?

Nothing, but considering the first build of Lion was distributed through the App Store instead of just providing a simple ISO, it seems like future builds will use it, as well.

[what]

It?s really breaking my nuts that we have to create an account with a real credit card number just to buy free stuff.

Does Lion prevent you from downloading through the developer's website then?

[iuerg87yerg879e0rg9erugjer]

Does Lion prevent you from downloading through the developer's website then?

It's only available from the app store, you have to get your redemption code from the developer site

[what]

It's only available from the app store, you have to get your redemption code from the developer site

No I'm talking about free apps. He's complaining that he needs to provide credit card details to get free apps from the Store, when he could download them from the developer's website (like we did for all those years before the App Store) for free without handing over any details.

[iuerg87yerg879e0rg9erugjer]

No I'm talking about free apps. He's complaining that he needs to provide credit card details to get free apps from the Store, when he could download them from the developer's website (like we did for all those years before the App Store) for free without handing over any details.

Oops my bad