Mac OS X Leopard

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Mac OS X Leopard
Version of Mac OS X
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Version10.5
CodenameChablis (PPC)
Mirartonay (Intel)
Preliminary name
ArchitecturePPC, PPC64, i386, x86_64
Latest build9L30
Release date2007-10-26
Support end2011-06-23
SKUs
Desktop
Server
Replaces
Mac OS X Tiger
Replaced by
Mac OS X Snow Leopard

Mac OS X Leopard, or Mac OS X 10.5, is the sixth major release of Mac OS X that was released on 26 October 2007. Leopard was supposed to be released in 2006, but it was delayed due to the launch of the iPhone. It is the first version of Mac OS X to drop support for G3 systems and introduces a new version of Aqua that Apple would use until Snow Leopard. It is also the last version of Mac OS X to have support for Intel Pentium 4 processors, though this can only be seen with Hackintoshes as no retail Macs shipped with Pentium 4s. The Universal Binary concept was extended in Leopard, as the separate builds for Intel and PowerPC Macs were unified in Leopard and installation media could be used for either system. The first 64-bit Mac applications were designed for Leopard due to a new 64-bit userland (the kernel remained 32-bit until Snow Leopard).

New features and changes[edit | edit source]

  • Major UI overhaul, featuring a 3D reflective Dock, transparent menu bar, and unified iTunes-like window chrome.
  • Time Machine, an automated backup utility which allows users to easily restore modified or deleted files.
  • Stacks, which provide shortcuts to files directly from the Dock.
  • Spaces, a virtual desktop manager.
  • Safari 3, which adds support for Web Clips.
  • Support for RSS feeds, Stationery, Notes, and to-dos in Mail.
  • Boot Camp, a software assistant used for dual booting Windows.
  • Front Row now resembles the interface of the original Apple TV.
  • Updated Finder with a new sidebar, Cover Flow, and multithread support.
  • Quick Look, which allows previewing files in Finder without launching an app.
  • Core Animation, an API allowing for keyframe animation in the OS X UI.
  • Support for 64-bit applications, userland, and system libraries.
  • Removed support for Classic applications.

List of known builds[edit | edit source]

Beta[edit | edit source]

RTM[edit | edit source]

Updates[edit | edit source]

10.5.1[edit | edit source]

10.5.2[edit | edit source]

Confirmed build 9C7

10.5.3[edit | edit source]

10.5.4[edit | edit source]

Leaked build 9E6

10.5.5[edit | edit source]

Confirmed build 9F5
Confirmed build 9F9

10.5.6[edit | edit source]

10.5.7[edit | edit source]

10.5.8[edit | edit source]