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Apple's naughty list: which apps aren't ready for Snow Leopard?
We've all heard - or seen for ourselves - how OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard is basically a smaller, faster version of 10.5 Leopard. That doesn't mean much if your favorite apps still haven't been updated to be compatible with the new OS. I've had a good experience so far, with all of the major apps I run working quite well under Snow Leopard, but Apple's keeping a list of some that don't. Your incompatible software should be moved to the aptly-named Incompatible Software folder on your hard drive when you upgrade, but check out the list to be prepared in advance.Parallels is one notable incompatibility, especially if you're using it to run key Windows apps on your Mac. The infamously troublesome Application Enhancer also doesn't work, which is good to know, considering that it crashed a ton of Macs during the last major OS X update. Some antivirus programs also make the list. Also, be aware that updated printer drivers might not be out for some printers and scanners.
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Demo said 11:40AM on 8-30-2009
I thought it "just worked."
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Matt said 12:23PM on 8-30-2009
I see what you did there. Very clever.
Evenio said 12:31PM on 8-30-2009
Yeah, it's not like Windows or Linux ever had compatibility problems with applications from a previous version of the OS when it FIRST LAUNCHED.
You know where you can shove your baseless, smug little cliché. Nobody has ever, ever claimed that the Mac platform is perfect, except Windows fanbois who hold it to a standard of perfection for the sole purpose of ridiculing its every misstep because it's committed the mortal sin of not being an officially sanctioned Microsoft platform. Damn that pesky free market, eh?
polobunny said 5:46PM on 8-30-2009
I'm pretty sure it was a joke that only an Apple fanboy would take seriously and get all huffy about. You can stop sobbing, we love Leo--Snow Leopard.
Evenio said 6:27PM on 8-30-2009
I wouldn't have been "huffy" if that exact, tired old joke wasn't trotted out every single time something doesn't work absolutely perfectly on OS X. It gets old. It would get old going the other way, too.
hazard said 12:06AM on 8-31-2009
"I wouldn't have been "huffy" if that exact, tired old joke wasn't trotted out every single time .." Evenio, you must really blow a gasket whenever you see a "get a mac" ad ;)
Evenio said 2:12AM on 8-31-2009
I try to ignore those. :) A few of them are cute or witty, but they should've been retired for something that actually advertises Macs instead of slinging mud after the first year or so.
Licotto said 12:16PM on 8-30-2009
It's a nice upgrade, but here's "a few" more than what Apple lists:
Quicksilver
iStat Menus
Menu Meters
WindowShade X
Fantaskstik
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Risto T said 12:56PM on 8-30-2009
Application Enhancer ... 2.0.1 and earlier ... is not compatable
So in reality this affects nobody since the latest version is 2.5
Before you spread FUD, please check the facts.
Imagine if someone held off upgrading because of your misinformation.
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ironbridge said 4:11PM on 8-30-2009
@Evenio
but the difference is every one knows that win upgrades cause problem, apple sells itself on seemless and painfree integration....
....and whats that i see, OSX now has virus protection, i wish i had a dollar for allt eh fanbois who told me that osx didnt need Antivirus software as its soo much better than the wintel platform!?
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Maddles said 4:05AM on 8-31-2009
There's no antivirus. Just a list comprised of two pieces of malware that files downloaded through Safari are checked against.
So there is no running process in the background as there would be if it were an antivirus.
Michael Argast said 11:20AM on 8-31-2009
It's good to see that Apple is considering malware more seriously in this release, although as Maddles says this isn't really 'true AV' in the traditional sense of the word.
Chet Wisniewski at Sophos (where I work) did a great little write-up on the included detection capabilities here if you're interested in more info:
http://www.sophos.com/blogs/chetw/g/2009/08/29/snow-leopards-bundled-antimalware/
Oh, and yes, Sophos Anti-Virus for Mac is Snow Leopard compatible. At a minimum, it's good for preventing you from accidentally sending Windows viruses on to your friends... ;-)
Michael, Security Analyst, Sophos
John Cradock said 2:17PM on 8-30-2009
Calling Parallels a notable incompatibility also falls into the FUD category. Only Parallels 2.5 and earlier is incompatible. Since version 4 has been out since late 2008, and version 5 is most likely in the works, this is a non- issue.
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CharlesJR said 7:44AM on 8-31-2009
Actually, Parallels 3.0 will not open either. Its put in lock down by Snow Leopard. Version 4.0 is "mostly" compatible, but Parallels notes some very specific problems with it and Snow Leopard.
Essentially, they are working on a newer update that make it 100%, but it isn't all there yet.
CharlesJR
b2tharizzo said 12:35AM on 8-31-2009
With all their commercials dissing Windows Vista, why the hell is Apple pulling a "Vista" by introducing an operating system with initial software incompatibilities????!!!!!
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Evenio said 11:07AM on 8-31-2009
I'd like to see anyone accomplish an OS release with no backwards compatibility issues while performing as much of an internal overhaul as Apple did for 10.6.
Actually, I WOULD like to see that. That'd be awesome.
hazard said 12:31AM on 8-31-2009
Apple's ethos is "no prisoners" opps, I mean "no backwards compatibility" which makes it is the quintessential consumer PC. Buy n large it does "just work" as long as you stay on the straight and narrow.
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Chester Wisniewski said 4:40PM on 8-31-2009
Apple did not make this easy on ISV's using their typical "Surprise!!" release of the product. Telling us mid-September and than launching early may be cool when you have a secret product you want to show off at your next conference, but it amplifies problems with both ISV's and IHV's.
At Sophos, our AV was ready and when it was announced Apple was releasing Friday, we were able to push out our update on Thursday and still ensure quality, but many companies were caught off-guard. In our case, we were unable to pre-notify our customer base so they could download the update and be ready themselves for providing it to their Mac users who are updating.
This is just more of Apple showing that you should use Apple's software suites to ensure compatibility, and them not taking corporate Mac users seriously. Surprises don't amuse professional administrators.
For more check out:
http://www.sophos.com/blogs/gc/g/2009/08/28/guest-blog-sophos-antivirus-supports-snow-leopard/
http://www.sophos.com/blogs/chetw/g/2009/08/29/snow-leopards-bundled-antimalware/
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ericafelid said 5:04PM on 9-01-2009
Support Snow Leopard conservation
http://snowleopard.org/
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