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By: ptfigg

ptfigg — Wed, 31 Oct 2007 18:50:36 +0000

Hi Vic,

Thanks for the “C” key tip. I was not aware of this.
-paul.

By: Victor Cajao

Victor Cajao — Tue, 30 Oct 2007 23:01:13 +0000

Paul good to see your feedback. Spaces is nice specially when used with dual monitors as it sees them both as one large apce. Also if you want to collect all your applications into one space just, press the C key and release it. All of your apps will be collected into the first space. Great to see what you think Paul.

By: Michael

Michael — Tue, 30 Oct 2007 18:18:06 +0000

My copy is being delivered today. I’m just wondering if you plan to use spaces on your podcast recording or production workflow and how. I think when I record I’ll keep a browser in the first space, either my cart software or a finder window open with my audio files in the second space, Audio Hijack Pro and Skype in the third and in the fourth uptime and either the ustream or blog talk radio dashboard if I am doing live shows.

By: ptfigg

ptfigg — Mon, 29 Oct 2007 15:57:52 +0000

Interesting that you mention the transparency issues. I’ve been reading a good amount of negative feedback about this.

Interestingly enough, I’m not seeing this as a problem from an aesthetic standpoint. What I find unusual is I don’t see the levels of transparency experienced by the community at large on my system.

The new style is definitely noticeable, however it’s not something that I would classify as pronounced or problematic.

Is it possible the visual representation of this new feature varies from system to system based on internal attributes like screen type, quality, settings, etc?

-ptfigg.

By: Jeff Stuckey

Jeff Stuckey — Mon, 29 Oct 2007 14:49:50 +0000

To be completely honest about Leopard. AS I use it more I would not recommend it to anyone who does not have some tolerance or understanding of Apple’s tradition of using early adopters as final Beta or as I refer to them, “Omega” testers.

I has some real tweekie issues that can cause some frustration and there are elements of the interface and look that take getting used to. I am still not sure where I stand on these semi-transparent windows and drop downs. I am giving them a try for now though.

Jeff

By: ptfigg

ptfigg — Sun, 28 Oct 2007 23:53:50 +0000

Thanks for that feedback Jeff.

-ptfigg.

By: Jeff Stuckey

Jeff Stuckey — Sun, 28 Oct 2007 20:32:25 +0000

Of course i did not bother to mention my experience so far.

It is very nice. My Laptop seems to hang onto battery charge better, or so it seems. It is really beautiful for sure. It is much snappier and Spaces is wonderful. Particularly on a busy laptop.

There are definitely bugs. Safari has trouble hanging onto security tokens, there are some text problems where text well, pulses. It is hard to describe. I particularly notice it in Opera. Leopard renders Opera, Safari and Firefox very differently with a real favor toward Safari in appearance. Firefox is very harsh in appearance and Opera does not render well at all.

On the whole it is startlingly beautiful and snappy. The new finder may actually have me leaving Pathfinder behind if they do not upgrade its interface. However it still does not have the full function of Pathfinder just a much nicer interface.

When installing just leave your system alone. There are times it just seems to be sitting there but it will finish. If not try an alternate install provided on the disc. I am super impressed with the development packages provided with Leopard. WOW!!! Microsoft would charge $3,000.00 for those. It is simply amazing.

I am looking forward to seeing ho it handles Podcasting.

Jeff

By: Cantu

Cantu — Sat, 27 Oct 2007 14:39:10 +0000

I upgraded yesterday afternoon and I’m having a problem with video playback (YouTube) in Leopard. The video looks slow motion and their is no audio whatsoever. Any suggestions? Otherwise everything works great and I’m impressed with Leopard so far….

By: ptfigg

ptfigg — Fri, 26 Oct 2007 20:15:56 +0000

Hi Robb,

I’m not running it. As far as I know they [DigiDesign] have not officially announced support. It’s probably not too far off.

I was a bit worried about Motu. I’m running the latest driver that was updated last month and so far no problems with the interface, I/O, routing application, etc.

-ptfigg.

By: Rob Blatt

Rob Blatt — Fri, 26 Oct 2007 19:34:56 +0000

Paul, have you attempted to run Pro Tools if you have it? I usually purchase the day an OS comes out, but wait to install. Wondering if I’ve gotta do it again this time around.

There are some unofficially saying Pro Tools works.