An InsanelyMac forum member has developed a replacement kernel for installation on Atom-equipped hackintosh netbooks, TUAW reports. Going by the screen name of teateam, the guy offers a download and urges fellow forum members to test his patch. Most of those running OS X Snow Leopard on hacked laptops say the patch is a go. However, there are still some risks involved with running it, let alone using Mac OS X on a non-Apple-branded machine. “The bad news began when it was reported that beta builds of 10.6.2 had no support for the Atom Processor; a commonly used processor in netbooks,” one of the latest posts (signed blkhockeypr... [read more >>] In what was an expected move on behalf of the company headquartered in Cupertino, California, the Mac OS X 10.6.2 incremental update for Snow Leopard has been released to the public. Available as a free download via the Mac OS X “built-in” Software Updater, Apple’s Downloads section, as well as Softpedia, the update is 99% percent packed with fixes, including security. Both Client and Server versions are available for download.According to Apple, “the 10.6.2 [Client] Update is recommended for all users running Mac OS X Snow Leopard and includes general operating system fixes that enhance the stability, compatib... [read more >>] Apple developers have received a new build of the second maintenance and security update to Snow Leopard, Mac OS X 10.6.2 Build 10C540. The incremental update is on track to deliver over 150 code corrections, to which build 10C540 adds fixes for AirPort performance issues on the newly released iMacs, as well as for a problem that arose when plugging and unplugging a system to an Apple TV. People familiar with the build also point out to a VMWare fix included with 10.6.2. The fix presumably targets the newly released VMware Fusion version 3.0, according to AppleInsider. Build 10C540 also fixes reported panic issues with USB, Apple Filing Pr... [read more >>] Apple has seeded yet another build of the second incremental update to Snow Leopard, Mac OS X 10.6.2. In bare bones Delta form, AppleInsider reports, Mac OS X 10.6.2 weighs in at close to 500MB, while the public release is expected next month, people familiar with Apple’s plans tell the site. Citing its usually reliable sources, AppleInsider reveals that Mac OS X 10.6.2 Build 10C531 asks developers to continue to focus their attention on graphics drivers, as well as on TrackPad preferences and the ability to create virtual machines. People familiar with the matter say that, “Documentation accompanying build 10C535 reportedly li... [read more >>] Apple has made a rather shady announcement today using the Support section of its web site, confirming that Snow Leopard and Boot Camp will be supporting Microsoft’s just-released Windows 7 later this year. Apple informs customers that a software update will need to be applied, so that Boot Camp will be able to run Windows 7 just like it does older versions of Microsoft’s OS. Posted on October 22, 2009 (today), Support article HT3920 informs customers (or visitors of the Mac maker’s web site) that “Apple will support Microsoft Windows 7 (Home Premium, Professional, and Ultimate) with Boot Camp in Mac OS X Snow Leopa... [read more >>] A Brazilian website has posted what appears to be the seed notes for Apple’s latest Snow Leopard developer build. Mac OS X 10.6.2 Build 10C531 fixes the one outstanding issue related to Image Capture mentioned in the previous build (10C527f), as well as half a dozen other problems related to ColorSync, Dock crashes, GraphicsDrivers, and QuartzCore. Build 10C531 lists no known issues, although this may not be a clue that the development is wrapping up. As noted above, the website in question has posted the seed notes for Mac OS X 10.6.2 Build 10C531. The most important notes for fans of the Mac operating system are reproduced below. ... [read more >>] In addition to posting new Support documentation online, Apple has also posted the user manual for its Magic Mouse in PDF format. Available as a free download from the Mac maker’s website, the “Apple Magic Mouse – User Guide” (PDF) contains a few interesting accounts, one of which suggests Mac OS X 10.6.2 is under a week away from its public release. “Your wireless Apple Magic Mouse comes with two AA batteries installed and uses Bluetooth technology to connect to your Mac,” the user guide for Magic Mouse reads. “Read these instructions to set up your mouse with a new Mac, replace your USB mouse, pa... [read more >>] As Apple’s FY Q4 2009 conference call approaches, talk of new, all-in-one desktop Macintosh models continues to surface. With iMac supplies dwindling in recent weeks, 9to5mac cites more than one source as saying that new iMacs are likely on their way. One of these sources even suggests the launch could occur this week – tomorrow, to be precise. German Mac-focused website Mac Essentials reports that m-Store is offering deals on iMacs, including 0% finance and a free HP printer, 9to5mac points out. The German site seems pretty sure that said deals suggest new models are looming, noting that, “At next week, stay tuned: On Mo... [read more >>] On Friday, October 16, 2009, Apple seeded its vast developer community with a new build of Mac OS X 10.6.2, the forthcoming incremental update to Snow Leopard, the company’s newest Mac OS. Labeled Mac OS X 10.6.2 Build 10C527f, the seed is said to contain only one known issue, as well as two sets of release notes, “an indicative sign of a possible release candidate,” World of Apple notes. As usual, the site was able to provide the seed notes for the 483.5MB build. At first glance, the update seems to provide reliability improvements limited to areas like iWork, iLife, Aperture, Final Cut Studio, MobileMe, iDisk, and Safar... [read more >>] Apple has released a new software update for Mac owners and users of its iLife suite of applications – iMovie 8.0.5. The new version delivers compatibility enhancements with a series of devices, addresses a few bugs, and, most importantly, introduces a new, Apple-designed video format – iFrame. On the Support section of its website, Apple reveals that iMovie 8.0.5 improves compatibility with a number of devices and fixes other minor issues, including: improved compatibility with camcorders using the iFrame video format; improved compatibility with importing video captured on the iPod nano; fixed problems with resizing the iMovi... [read more >>] | 
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