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OS X Mountain Lion available on the Mac App Store

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Re: OS X Mountain Lion available on the Mac App Store

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Post by bazzargh »

rapind wrote: post #27
mbateman wrote: post #9

If you bought one of the updated models from June 2012, don't forget you can get the upgrade for free: http://www.apple.com/osx/uptodate/

Interestingly enough I went through their redeem process (which is sort of convoluted, with a password protected PDF), and was then told "This code has already been used. Each code may only be used once." when I tried to redeem the code they gave me... So you might want to wait a bit until they sort out the bugs.

Me too, and I'm seeing a whole lot of other people with the same bug on twitter. Apparently AppleCare are saying codes will be reissued, so report the problem: http://www.macrumors.com/2012/07/25/apple-reissuing-os-x-mou...

edited to add: I've now had a response from apple after mailing support. We're getting new codes. NB they do mention doing this in response to a claim, so it appears you did need to contact Apple if you had a problem!

"Before I proceed I would like to point out that Apple is aware of the issue and are working hard to resolve it ASAP...If your claim is accepted, a valid replacement code will be sent to you by email. There will be no need to submit a new claim....Please let me know if you do not receive a replacement code within 24-48 hours, as I'll be happy to look into things further for you."

Re: OS X Mountain Lion available on the Mac App Store

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Post by tomlu »

fredoliveira wrote: post #61
tedsuo wrote: post #59

Are there any memory management / performance changes after the upgrade?

I've been running the GM since the day it got released (the GM is the same build as the one now for sale), and it's been performing as well as Lion did.

To me Lion seems like it's swapping an awful lot. I take it from your comment that there's been no improvement in this regard?

Re: OS X Mountain Lion available on the Mac App Store

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Post by blackRust »

davej wrote: post #55

I still can't believe the 'skeuomorphic' interfaces for Calendar and Reminders made it into the final version of Mountain Lion. These apps are often in the corner of the screen while working with different applications; they should be minimal and not full of harsh textures and deep bevels. Also, they're just plain ugly. Here's a screenshot for those not familiar: http://f.cl.ly/items/3R0I3X2Y041b091l0j1w/Screen%20Sho…

I prefer bolder features in these applications, they are the ones in the corner and when your eyes look out for them the distinctive features help enormously. As a counter example take Google's redesign: I can't tell by a glance whether I am in Calendar, Email, Groups or Blogger. It is unified but without distinctiveness.

Re: OS X Mountain Lion available on the Mac App Store

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Post by grep2 »

Did one of you check if airplay works in clamshell mode? I.e. when you have a keyboard/touchpad connected and wake up the mac with closed lid, does the screen content show up on the tv wirelessly?

This would be very convenient for a clutterless desk and reduce the number of cables I have to plug/unplug to the power cord when arriving/leaving.

Re: OS X Mountain Lion available on the Mac App Store

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Post by shadesandcolour »

davej wrote: post #55

I still can't believe the 'skeuomorphic' interfaces for Calendar and Reminders made it into the final version of Mountain Lion. These apps are often in the corner of the screen while working with different applications; they should be minimal and not full of harsh textures and deep bevels. Also, they're just plain ugly. Here's a screenshot for those not familiar: http://f.cl.ly/items/3R0I3X2Y041b091l0j1w/Screen%20Sho…

My take on skeuomorphism has always been ambivalent. Unless the interface really takes away from your productivity, and having to click one or two extra buttons doesn't count, then it's alright by me. Anyone complaining about the visual aspect of it is really complaining to complain.

Re: OS X Mountain Lion available on the Mac App Store

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Post by shadesandcolour »

ben1040 wrote: post #41
mshafrir wrote: post #18

Is the upgrade to Mountain Lion free for members of the Mac OS Developer Program?

I let my Mac developer account lapse a few months ago, but at least here's how it worked with Lion: If you went into the developer portal and claimed the App Store redemption code for the beta, then you were automatically licensed in the store for the release version as though you had paid for it. If you didn't claim it for the beta, then you could still claim it after the fact and get a license to the release versio…

Yes, the codes for the GM should automatically be translated into codes for the release version. If you have the GM build installed then you should get the first update to 10.8.1 the same way that the rest of us do.

Re: OS X Mountain Lion available on the Mac App Store

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Post by chucknelson »

shadesandcolour wrote: post #77
davej wrote: post #55

I still can't believe the 'skeuomorphic' interfaces for Calendar and Reminders made it into the final version of Mountain Lion. These apps are often in the corner of the screen while working with different applications; they should be minimal and not full of harsh textures and deep bevels. Also, they're just plain ugly. Here's a screenshot for those not familiar: http://f.cl.ly/items/3R0I3X2Y041b091l0j1w/Screen%20Sho…

My take on skeuomorphism has always been ambivalent. Unless the interface really takes away from your productivity, and having to click one or two extra buttons doesn't count, then it's alright by me. Anyone complaining about the visual aspect of it is really complaining to complain.

I agree - they look fine. Everyone needs to stop over-analyzing.
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