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Mac OS X Snow Leopard is an even more powerful and refined version of the world's most
advanced operating system. In ways big and small, it gets faster, more reliable, and easier to use.
New core technologies unleash the power of today's advanced hardware technology and prepare
Mac OS X for future innovation. And Snow Leopard includes built-in support for the latest version
of Microsoft Exchange Server, so you can use your Mac at home and at work.
Mac OS X is the world's most advanced operating system. Built on a rock-solid UNIX foundation
and designed to be simple and intuitive, it's what makes the Mac innovative, highly secure,
compatible and easy to use.
Better, faster, easier. Mac OS X Snow Leopard includes hundreds of improvements that will
help make your Mac faster, more responsive, and more reliable than ever. Installation is up to 50
percent faster than with Mac OS X Leopard; wake from sleep is as much as two times faster;
shutdown is up to 80 percent faster; and initial Time Machine backups to Time Capsule are up to
80 percent faster than in Leopard.1
Dock. Now Exposé is integrated in the Dock, giving you a quick and easy way to see all the open
windows of an application.
Finder. The Finder has been completely rewritten to take advantage of the new technologies in
Snow Leopard. The familiar Finder interface is unchanged, but you'll discover that the Finder is
faster and more responsive. It also includes an enhanced icon view with live file previews, so you
can thumb through a multipage document or even watch a QuickTime movie.
New core technologies. New core technologies in Snow Leopard unleash the power of today's
advanced hardware and prepare Mac OS X for future innovation.
QuickTime X. The next-generation media technology, QuickTime X powers the audio and video
experience in Snow Leopard. It debuts a completely new QuickTime Player application with a
clean, uncluttered interface as well as an easy way to record, trim and share your media.
Out-of-the-box support for Microsoft Exchange. Snow Leopard includes out-of-the-box
support for Microsoft Exchange Server 2007 in Mail, iCal and Address Book, so it's easier than
ever to take your Mac to work.
Safari 4. The latest version of the blazing-fast web browser delivers up to 50 percent faster
JavaScript performance1 and is more resistant to crashes than ever.
Universal Access. Every Mac comes standard with a wide range of assistive—or Universal
Access—technologies that help people with disabilities experience what the Mac has to offer.
Snow Leopard continues this support with a variety of innovative features that advance
accessibility even further.
Snow Leopard requires an Intel-based Mac. Mac OS X v10.5 Leopard users may purchase this upgrade. Mac OS X v10.4 Tiger users must buy the Mac Box Set.
General requirements
- Mac computer with an Intel processor
- 1GB of memory
- 5GB of free disk space
- DVD drive for installation
- Some features require a compatible Internet service provider; fees may apply.
- Some features require Apple’s MobileMe service; fees and terms apply.
What's in the Box
- Installation DVD
- Printed and electronic documentation
1 Testing conducted by Apple in August 2009 comparing prerelease Mac OS X v10.6 Snow Leopard with shipping Mac OS X v10.5.8 Leopard. Performance will vary based on system configuration, network, file sizes, data sets, and other factors. These tests reflect the approximate performance of Mac OS X.
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