Mac OS X Panther build 7B85

7B85
	Build of Mac OS X Panther
Architecture	PPC
Compiled	2003-09-24
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Mac OS X Panther build 7B85 is the official RTM build of Mac OS X Panther. This build features notable changes to Setup, Disk Utility and the OOBE. This build was also shipped on the initial batch of Late 2003 iBook G4's.

New features and changes[edit | edit source]

Setup[edit | edit source]

Setup received a major overhaul. Setup (and Installer) has had the blue "X" on a disc replaced with just a gray "X". This X is also more metal-ish, matching the look of the Metal design of Panther itself.

After selecting the language, the "Welcome to Mac OS X Installer" page has been overhauled. It now includes icons showcasing what features Panther has introduced or improved, with these being iChat, fast user switching, Finder, and Exposé. The message greeting the user has been also reworded, while also adding a message below on how to quit Setup.

Disk Utility[edit | edit source]

Disk Utility received a design overhaul. A new toolbar on the top was added, containing the Burn, New Image, Mount, Eject, Enable Journaling and Info options. Disks & Partitions and Disk Images are also no longer seperated, instead they now appear alongside one another.

Out-of box experience[edit | edit source]

The OOBE received an overhaul. The introduction video has been changed, and the water GIF on the left has been removed. Because of this, everything is now centered.

A new step was also added, prompting the user to add their Apple ID. The user can also login with their .Mac membership if an account is registered.

Login screen[edit | edit source]

The Apple logo has been changed from a gray Apple logo to a white logo. The login screen itself is now more squished.

Finder[edit | edit source]

The text under each of the options have been removed. Alongside this, the Search text was changed from "home" to "local disks". The Finder icon also received a minor change, with the blue shade now being darker, with Finder now using the proper icon in "About Finder".

User interface[edit | edit source]

A new redesigned startup screen was introduced. It replaces the blue Apple logo with a white one, while making the area with the progressbar darker, creating a carved in effect.
About This Mac has also been slightly redesigned, with the "X" being removed in favor of the Apple logo. The "Software Update..." button was also added, alongside the "All Rights Reserved." text on the bottom. The window is now larger and more spaced out, unlike the previous design.
The Garamond typeface was replaced in many areas of the OS with the Lucida Grande typeface. The default wallpaper was also changed.

FileVault[edit | edit source]

FileVault was added. This allows the user to secure their entire Home folder by encrypting its contents.

DVD Player[edit | edit source]

DVD Player was added. This allows users to watch DVD movies.

Fast user switching[edit | edit source]

Fast user switching was added. This allows multiple users to be logged in at the same time.

Application updates[edit | edit source]

Installer was updated to version 1.4.
Address Book was updated to version 3.1 (v290).
Chess has been updated to version 2. This version includes a major UI redesign, removing the table and updating the board to be red and orange instead of black and gray.
iCal was updated to version 1.5.1.
Internet Connect was updated to version 1.3. It also received a new icon.
Internet Explorer was updated to version 5.2.3.
iSync was updated to version 1.3.
iTunes was updated to version 4.1. This version features music store/CD burning improvements, voice notes and on-the-go playlists.
Mail was updated to version 1.3 (v606).
QuickTime Player was updated to version 6.4.
Safari was updated to version 1.1.