PyX Posted February 28, 2011 Share Posted February 28, 2011 I noticed a lot of you were complaining about the new Dashboard function you can turn it off easily, re-enabling the old style dashboard Ahh this is great to know! I will uncheck this one. I hope they will add a at least minimum of support for OpenGL 4.X as it can be a game-changer for OS X. A lot of people don?t switch because they will miss gaming on their computers. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/947186-mac-os-x-lion-discussion/page/36/#findComment-593744112 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elliott Posted February 28, 2011 Share Posted February 28, 2011 I hope they will add a at least minimum of support for OpenGL 4.X as it can be a game-changer for OS X. A lot of people don?t switch because they will miss gaming on their computers. Doubt it. Their target is OpenGL 3.2, and I highly doubt they'll even completely support it, but I'd be happy to be wrong. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/947186-mac-os-x-lion-discussion/page/36/#findComment-593744176 Share on other sites More sharing options...
.Neo Posted February 28, 2011 Share Posted February 28, 2011 It's great we can have the old Dashboard back. It looks absolutely dreary as a space... As if I accidentally ended up in some wrong side of the tracks back ally of my iMac. Not to mention you don't see the ripple effect! That just kills it for me. :laugh: Is there a checkbox to get Mac OS X Snow Leopard's Expos? back too? :p I honestly wonder how many of these preferences will actually make it into the final release. I really thought Apple would get rid of the "minimize into application icon feature" as well once Mac OS X Snow Leopard would hit GM, or force it into us. Never thought it would remain optional. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/947186-mac-os-x-lion-discussion/page/36/#findComment-593744274 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quillz Posted February 28, 2011 Share Posted February 28, 2011 It's great we can have the old Dashboard back. It looks absolutely dreary as a space... As if I accidentally ended up in some wrong side of the tracks back ally of my iMac. Not to mention you don't see the ripple effect! That just kills it for me. :laugh: Is there a checkbox to get Mac OS X Snow Leopard's Expos? back too? :p I honestly wonder how many of these preferences will actually make it into the final release. I really thought Apple would get rid of the "minimize into application icon feature" as well once Mac OS X Snow Leopard would hit GM, or force it into us. Never thought it would remain optional. I like that feature simply because I don't like minimized windows constantly affecting the width of my Dock. (This is why I try to hide things whenever possible.) However, I do think most of the preferences that can be toggled in this developer preview will remain. I see no reason why they should be removed, especially knowing that many of the "required" features in Leopard became options later on (such as the transparent menu bar.) Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/947186-mac-os-x-lion-discussion/page/36/#findComment-593744298 Share on other sites More sharing options...
.Neo Posted February 28, 2011 Share Posted February 28, 2011 However, I do think most of the preferences that can be toggled in this developer preview will remain. I see no reason why they should be removed, especially knowing that many of the "required" features in Leopard became options later on (such as the transparent menu bar.) Because generally Apple doesn't like options. ;) Not too many at least. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/947186-mac-os-x-lion-discussion/page/36/#findComment-593744392 Share on other sites More sharing options...
irunwithknives Posted March 1, 2011 Share Posted March 1, 2011 It's great we can have the old Dashboard back. It looks absolutely dreary as a space... As if I accidentally ended up in some wrong side of the tracks back ally of my iMac. Not to mention you don't see the ripple effect! That just kills it for me. :laugh: Is there a checkbox to get Mac OS X Snow Leopard's Expos? back too? :p I honestly wonder how many of these preferences will actually make it into the final release. I really thought Apple would get rid of the "minimize into application icon feature" as well once Mac OS X Snow Leopard would hit GM, or force it into us. Never thought it would remain optional. Hey, we are lucky we still get our per-application expose still id be freaking stoked if i could get normal expose back. i think that Mission Control is a good substitute for Spaces, but i don't like it replacing my all applications expose. but I'm surprised nobody else noticed or posted about the Dashboard fix yet. i noticed it the first hour i was using Lion Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/947186-mac-os-x-lion-discussion/page/36/#findComment-593745050 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quillz Posted March 1, 2011 Share Posted March 1, 2011 I'm sure it's been pointed out by now, but it seems Cover Flow's background has changed slightly. It's no longer pure black but rather sort of a glossy black gradient: Also, I think the handle-less scroll bar is new, as well. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/947186-mac-os-x-lion-discussion/page/36/#findComment-593745600 Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeadEndAccount Posted March 1, 2011 Share Posted March 1, 2011 Well you have a few options left :- wait for the WWDC where it will be unveiled with a few more features - wait until you have to buy a new Mac, it'll come for free - never buy it, never use it. you're not forced to and you'll save a few bucks And yeah,Ii read about Gabe Newell. I can understand the guy. It's not like Apple has to help a 12 years old that'll change his mind in two weeks and will scrap everything... I wouldn't be surprised if Lion ships around 4 weeks after WWDC. The big question is whether QTKit will be developed further or has it been replaced with AV Foundation. There are rumours that AV Foundation will be replacing QTKit instead of trying to build up a comprehensive QTKit from the ground up - that the Final Cut rumours of two versions being available, one which uses bridges to the 32bit Carbon QuickTime with the version for Lion being based on AV Foundation. I'm sure there are lots of features that haven't been announced but have been included but not enabled yet - it would be interesting to see how long the developer build has been getting 'tested' before being released; whether one is in store for another big update before the final release :) Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/947186-mac-os-x-lion-discussion/page/36/#findComment-593745792 Share on other sites More sharing options...
sundayx Veteran Posted March 1, 2011 Veteran Share Posted March 1, 2011 It resizes the Quick Look window now, unless image is smaller than the minimum size of the Quick Look window. In that case, it just shows the image at actual pixels in the center of the Quick Look window instead of scaling it up and pixelating it like it used to. Thanks Elliott! Finally they fixed this dreary inconsistency. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/947186-mac-os-x-lion-discussion/page/36/#findComment-593746690 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheLegendOfMart Posted March 1, 2011 Share Posted March 1, 2011 So they're scared to loose customers. You could ask yourself how many people with older 32-bit machines will be upgrading their PCs to Windows 8. My guess is not that many. Of course they are the main bulk of their business is software, if they decided to drop 32bit support only enthusiast and system builders would install 64bit windows everyone else would be out in the cold. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/947186-mac-os-x-lion-discussion/page/36/#findComment-593746704 Share on other sites More sharing options...
AltecXP Posted March 1, 2011 Share Posted March 1, 2011 my biggest issues are random lag spikes, and that the backlight on the keyboard keeps turning off even when I have told it not to. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/947186-mac-os-x-lion-discussion/page/36/#findComment-593746714 Share on other sites More sharing options...
tra Posted March 1, 2011 Share Posted March 1, 2011 And does anybody's knows where to find the Signature capture tool? http://www.examiner....-lion-10-7-beta Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/947186-mac-os-x-lion-discussion/page/36/#findComment-593746916 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elliott Posted March 1, 2011 Share Posted March 1, 2011 And does anybody's knows where to find the Signature capture tool? http://www.examiner....-lion-10-7-beta In Preview's preferences. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/947186-mac-os-x-lion-discussion/page/36/#findComment-593746924 Share on other sites More sharing options...
tra Posted March 1, 2011 Share Posted March 1, 2011 In Preview's preferences. Thankyou.. but where is that? Can't find in "System Preferences" Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/947186-mac-os-x-lion-discussion/page/36/#findComment-593746954 Share on other sites More sharing options...
instant.human Posted March 1, 2011 Share Posted March 1, 2011 Thankyou.. but where is that? Can't find in "System Preferences" Let me guess... Open Preview.app, go to "Preview" in the MenuBar and select "Preferences". :-) Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/947186-mac-os-x-lion-discussion/page/36/#findComment-593747018 Share on other sites More sharing options...
tra Posted March 1, 2011 Share Posted March 1, 2011 Ok.. thank you.. didn't know it was in the preferences of a app. found it... great Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/947186-mac-os-x-lion-discussion/page/36/#findComment-593747072 Share on other sites More sharing options...
.Neo Posted March 1, 2011 Share Posted March 1, 2011 Have you guys tried copying (by drag-'n'-drop) multiple items from one folder to another? Apple has really gone all out on the animations in Mac OS X Lion! Really cool. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/947186-mac-os-x-lion-discussion/page/36/#findComment-593747308 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jan Veteran Posted March 1, 2011 Veteran Share Posted March 1, 2011 Have you guys tried copying (by drag-'n'-drop) multiple items from one folder to another? Apple has really gone all out on the animations in Mac OS X Lion! Really cool. Video? Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/947186-mac-os-x-lion-discussion/page/36/#findComment-593747318 Share on other sites More sharing options...
.Neo Posted March 1, 2011 Share Posted March 1, 2011 I don't have any hosting space atm. Anyway, the OS will swing and stack all icons together underneath the cursor similar to the Mac OS X Leopard grid stack animation. I noticed that collapsing and uncollapsing lists shows an animation now too. I'm really hoping they will go all the way this time around and give everything smooth animations that lack them in Mac OS X Snow Leopard. While Cheetah was way ahead of anything at the time Apple kinda slacked off with future releases. They seem to be correcting that with Mac OS X Lion. (Y) Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/947186-mac-os-x-lion-discussion/page/36/#findComment-593747360 Share on other sites More sharing options...
instant.human Posted March 1, 2011 Share Posted March 1, 2011 Damn, host that video somewhere. :D I really want to see that! Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/947186-mac-os-x-lion-discussion/page/36/#findComment-593747402 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elliott Posted March 1, 2011 Share Posted March 1, 2011 Here's a video of the animation. Kind of neat. http://gallery.me.com/synerage/100219 :) Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/947186-mac-os-x-lion-discussion/page/36/#findComment-593747452 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jan Veteran Posted March 1, 2011 Veteran Share Posted March 1, 2011 Here's a video of the animation. Kind of neat. http://gallery.me.com/synerage/100219 :) Holy ****. That's amazing. No offence to Windows - but it's little details like that which keeps the OS fresh and exciting. ----- Time to save for a 27 inch iMac :) Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/947186-mac-os-x-lion-discussion/page/36/#findComment-593747472 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheLegendOfMart Posted March 1, 2011 Share Posted March 1, 2011 lol? Youd buy a mac just because of some silly folder animation? Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/947186-mac-os-x-lion-discussion/page/36/#findComment-593747484 Share on other sites More sharing options...
CPressland Posted March 1, 2011 Share Posted March 1, 2011 Recorded and uploading now.... Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/947186-mac-os-x-lion-discussion/page/36/#findComment-593747490 Share on other sites More sharing options...
.Neo Posted March 1, 2011 Share Posted March 1, 2011 lol? Youd buy a mac just because of some silly folder animation? And the Most Retarded Comment Of The Day Award goes to... ...Jenson! Congrats! Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/947186-mac-os-x-lion-discussion/page/36/#findComment-593747504 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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