OS X Mountain Lion Released

LasciviousXXX · 07-25-2012, 10:09 AM

Earlier this morning Apple released its update to OS X. Generally, I try and test out the beta before the general release as I like to work through the kinks and bugs beforehand. However, this time I upgraded with the rest of the world. So far the release seems stable and quite a bit faster than Lion (which had earned its share of derision).

What are everyone's thoughts so far on the new release? Like it? Hate it?

replicant_argent · 07-25-2012, 10:33 AM

Dunno. Considering I am about 3 releases behind on a 7 year old MacBook, I might as well think about buying a new laptop and replacing a perfectly functional unit running Tiger 10.4.11

LasciviousXXX · 07-25-2012, 11:16 AM

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Originally Posted by replicant_argent

Dunno. Considering I am about 3 releases behind on a 7 year old MacBook, I might as well think about buying a new laptop and replacing a perfectly functional unit running Tiger 10.4.11

Well, yeah there's that

So far everything seems good. Its having a weird reaction to some of the scripts I have running on Firefox. Trouble-shooting time!

BHalbrooks · 07-25-2012, 10:43 AM

Is this for iPhone or just Mac's?

Skywalker · 07-25-2012, 11:01 AM

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Originally Posted by BHalbrooks

Is this for iPhone or just Mac's?

This is the new Mac OS not for iPhone... Yet!

07-25-2012, 11:40 AM

As soon as I get a few spare moments I plan to upgrade my various Macs. I just want a clean, fast, OS. Bells and whistles don't interest me.

LasciviousXXX · 07-25-2012, 11:46 AM

I enjoy both bells and whistles

In all honesty though it seems to be a speed boost over Lion, which I appreciate. I fixed the issues it was having with Firefox and decided to try out the new "Safari 6". It looks good so far.

neoflex · 07-25-2012, 11:49 AM

I'm holding off until I get to do some homework on it first as I heard some chatter that there are some bugs in regards to how it reacts to Adobe Creative Suite. Can't afford to be down due to upgrading my OS but I am hoping it was just that "Chatter."

King James · 07-25-2012, 11:52 AM

First impressions are that it is good – probably worth the $20 – but I'm not blown away. The notification center is nice, I also like being able to search in the address bar (although this has been in chrome for awhile now) and see tabs open on other devices from iCloud.

Speed differences hasn't been as noticeable yet for me, but only been using it for about 20 minutes.

3-finger double tap to open up files in preview is nice.

The share button will come in handy I'm sure.

WittyUserName · 07-25-2012, 12:00 PM

I am afraid of it will bog down my machine more than it is. I am running a Macbook Aluminum 2008 with 2gigs of ram. I keep my machine cleaned up and optimized but it is getting old....

Maybe time to upgrade

King James · 07-25-2012, 01:19 PM

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Originally Posted by WittyUserName

I am afraid of it will bog down my machine more than it is. I am running a Macbook Aluminum 2008 with 2gigs of ram. I keep my machine cleaned up and optimized but it is getting old....

Maybe time to upgrade

You could always consider just upgrading RAM and maybe even adding a SSD if you don't want to upgrade right now. I recently threw 8 gigs of RAM into my 2009 macbook pro and it still works great. But they did just upgrade the fleet, so if you are considering an upgrade, now is as good of a time as it gets as far mac products go.

WittyUserName · 07-25-2012, 01:34 PM

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Originally Posted by King James

You could always consider just upgrading RAM and maybe even adding a SSD if you don't want to upgrade right now. I recently threw 8 gigs of RAM into my 2009 macbook pro and it still works great. But they did just upgrade the fleet, so if you are considering an upgrade, now is as good of a time as it gets as far mac products go.

Yeah, I will look into upgrading the ram, even if I can only go up to 4. Thanks for the inspiration

King James · 07-25-2012, 01:43 PM

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Originally Posted by WittyUserName

Yeah, I will look into upgrading the ram, even if I can only go up to 4. Thanks for the inspiration

4 is still good. I probably would have been fine with 4, but crucial had a deal and it was only a $15-20 difference to go from 4 to 8 so I figured what the hell.

WittyUserName · 07-25-2012, 02:41 PM

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Originally Posted by King James

4 is still good. I probably would have been fine with 4, but crucial had a deal and it was only a $15-20 difference to go from 4 to 8 so I figured what the hell.

So to get the thread back on track, I just ordered 4 new gigs of RAM (the max supported) and once installed I will be upgrading to OS X ML!!

Any updates after almost a full day of use?

hammondc · 07-26-2012, 04:11 PM

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Originally Posted by WittyUserName

Yeah, I will look into upgrading the ram, even if I can only go up to 4. Thanks for the inspiration

Sounds like the same model I have Core 2Duo Santa Rosa? You can go to 6gig of ram, but one has to be a 4 gig stick. Thats what I did. My macbook is Macbook Pro 2008. Model A1226.

WittyUserName · 07-26-2012, 08:05 PM

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Originally Posted by hammondc

Sounds like the same model I have Core 2Duo Santa Rosa? You can go to 6gig of ram, but one has to be a 4 gig stick. Thats what I did. My macbook is Macbook Pro 2008. Model A1226.

Unfortunately not, I have a late 2008 MacBook aluminum unibody. Max I can go is 4gigs. So i am going to do that and then upgrade from my 160HDD to a 256SSD. Should be up and running in a month or so. No rush and things take forever to get here.

Anybody having issues with ML yet? Seems there is already an update.

mmblz · 07-25-2012, 12:03 PM

flat package installers are a pain to build

hammondc · 07-25-2012, 12:40 PM

Thought about it, but there is not really anything in it that interests me. I'll upgrade when my applications no longer support Lion.

sikk50 · 07-26-2012, 11:47 PM

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Originally Posted by hammondc

Thought about it, but there is not really anything in it that interests me. I'll upgrade when my applications no longer support Lion.

This.

Now that I'm not in school anymore I really only use my computer for backing up my phone, scrolling the Internet, and occasionally watching movies. I don't see much in the new upgrade I have to have

mithrilG60 · 07-26-2012, 03:34 PM

Waiting to hear back whether my wife's MacBook Air qualifies for free upgrade, I think it will since it was bought from the Apple Refurbished Centre a week after WDC but we'll see. I'll upgrade regardless, just don't want to spent the $20 if I don't have to.

07-25-2012, 10:09 AM	#1
LasciviousXXX Team of 11...Always Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Týr Location: New Orleans Posts: 4,579 Trading: (8)	OS X Mountain Lion Released Earlier this morning Apple released its update to OS X. Generally, I try and test out the beta before the general release as I like to work through the kinks and bugs beforehand. However, this time I upgraded with the rest of the world. So far the release seems stable and quite a bit faster than Lion (which had earned its share of derision). What are everyone's thoughts so far on the new release? Like it? Hate it?

07-25-2012, 10:33 AM	#2
replicant_argent Gravy Boat Winnah. Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Pete Location: my attorney has advised against giving this information to insane people Posts: 5,326 Trading: (22)	Re: OS X Mountain Lion Released Dunno. Considering I am about 3 releases behind on a 7 year old MacBook, I might as well think about buying a new laptop and replacing a perfectly functional unit running Tiger 10.4.11 __________________ www.stogietorch.com Some days call for a stiff Pomade.

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CigarDojo Guest Posts: n/a	Re: OS X Mountain Lion Released As soon as I get a few spare moments I plan to upgrade my various Macs. I just want a clean, fast, OS. Bells and whistles don't interest me.

07-25-2012, 11:46 AM	#7
LasciviousXXX Team of 11...Always Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Týr Location: New Orleans Posts: 4,579 Trading: (8)	Re: OS X Mountain Lion Released I enjoy both bells and whistles In all honesty though it seems to be a speed boost over Lion, which I appreciate. I fixed the issues it was having with Firefox and decided to try out the new "Safari 6". It looks good so far.

07-25-2012, 11:49 AM	#8
neoflex I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Nov 2008 First Name: John Location: Monroe, NC Posts: 2,765 Trading: (32)	Re: OS X Mountain Lion Released I'm holding off until I get to do some homework on it first as I heard some chatter that there are some bugs in regards to how it reacts to Adobe Creative Suite. Can't afford to be down due to upgrading my OS but I am hoping it was just that "Chatter." __________________

07-25-2012, 11:52 AM	#9
King James Regard Me! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Jim Location: Dark Side Of The Moon Posts: 2,565 Trading: (2)	Re: OS X Mountain Lion Released First impressions are that it is good – probably worth the $20 – but I'm not blown away. The notification center is nice, I also like being able to search in the address bar (although this has been in chrome for awhile now) and see tabs open on other devices from iCloud. Speed differences hasn't been as noticeable yet for me, but only been using it for about 20 minutes. 3-finger double tap to open up files in preview is nice. The share button will come in handy I'm sure. __________________ Mob Herfin' Since 2006

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hammondc Moar Padrons! Join Date: Aug 2010 First Name: Chip Location: Senoia, GA Posts: 2,626 Trading: (17)	Re: OS X Mountain Lion Released Thought about it, but there is not really anything in it that interests me. I'll upgrade when my applications no longer support Lion.

07-26-2012, 03:34 PM	#20
mithrilG60 Feeling at Home Join Date: Dec 2008 First Name: Geoff Location: Vancouver, BC, Canada Posts: 733 Trading: (2)	Re: OS X Mountain Lion Released Waiting to hear back whether my wife's MacBook Air qualifies for free upgrade, I think it will since it was bought from the Apple Refurbished Centre a week after WDC but we'll see. I'll upgrade regardless, just don't want to spent the $20 if I don't have to.