OS X Mavericks is the tenth major release of OS X. Apple announced the new operating system at WWDC 2013 and shipped it that October. Mavericks loses the big cat moniker that had preceded each earlier version of OS X, along with a price tag. The software's a free upgrade for all eligible Macs, the first time Apple's done that with OS X since OS X 10.1 was released. There were more. So, I start it up and it takes me to Mac OS X instalation screen (The Snowlepard disk is in it) and I select a language and then agree to the terms and service. It then takes me to a screen that says 'Install Mac OSX' as a title and below it says 'Select the disk where you want to install Mac OS X'. OS X Mavericks was released on October 22, 2013, as a free update through the Mac App Store worldwide. It placed emphasis on battery life, Finder enhancements, other enhancements for power users, and continued iCloud integration, as well as bringing more of Apple's iOS apps to the OS X. OS X Mavericks (version 10.9) is the 11th major release of OS X, Apple's desktop and server operating system for Macintosh computers. OS X Yosemite was announced on June 10, 2013 at WWDC 2013, and was released in October of 2014. (please update below) The update places emphasis on battery life, Finder enhancements, other enhancements for power users, and continued iCloud integration, as well. MacOS Big Sur elevates the most advanced desktop operating system in the world to a new level of power and beauty. Experience Mac to the fullest with a refined new design. Enjoy the biggest Safari update ever. Discover new features for Maps and Messages. And get even more transparency around your privacy. Access google drive without syncing. Current version of linux os.
| OS X v10.9 Mavericks | |
|---|---|
| Part of the OS X family | |
| Developer | |
| Apple Inc. | |
| Website | Official website |
| Releases | |
| Initial release | October 22, 2013 [info] |
| Stable release | 10.9.5 (February 25, 2014)[source?] |
| Source model | Closed source (with open source components) |
| License | APSL, BSD, GPL v2, and Apple EULA and NDA |
| Kernel type | Hybrid |
| Update method | Mac App Store |
| Platform support | x86-64 |
| Preceded by | OS X v10.8 Mountain Lion |
| Succeeded by | OS X v10.10 Yosemite |
| Support status | |
| Unsupported |
Os X Mavericks Update
OS X 10.9 'Mavericks' is an operating system made by Apple Inc. for its Macintosh line of computers. It is a version of OS X, and carries the release number 10.9. It was released on October 22, 2013.[1] According to Apple, 'Mavericks' contains over 200 changes and improvements since OS X Mountain Lion.[2]
Os X Mavericks
OS X Mavericks was the first OS X major release to be a free upgrade since Mac OS X 10.1 'Puma'.[3][4]
Os X Mavericks Temporarily Unavailable
Notable New Features[change | change source]
- iBooks - allows you to buy and read books on your Mac.
- Maps - browse and search places using Apple's Maps service.
- iCloud Keychain - stores your passwords and credit cards in iCloud and fills them in for you when needed on any of your Apple products. 'Keychain' can also suggest passwords for you to use when creating new online accounts.
- Multiple Displays - makes your Mac easier to use if you have more than one computer screen.
- App Nap - stops apps that aren't being used from slowing down your computer.
Updated features[change | change source]
- Calendar - looks more modern and works well with Maps.
- Safari - updated the 'Top Sites' screen and shows you links people have shared with you on Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn.
- Notification Center - now allows you to send messages from Notification Center without opening Messages, and also shows you notifications you may have missed on your lock screen.
- Finder - lets you open tabs in Finder, and tag files with keywords so you can search your files more easily.
References[change | change source]
- ↑Hutchinson, Lee (22 October 2013). 'OS X Mavericks comes out today—and it's free'. Ars Technica.
- ↑'Apple Releases Developer Preview of OS X Mavericks With More Than 200 New Features'.
- ↑'Apple WWDC 2013 Keynote'. Archived from the original on 2014-02-18.
- ↑Apple (June 10, 2013). 'Apple Releases Developer Preview of OS X Mavericks With More Than 200 New Features'. Press release. https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2013/06/10Apple-Releases-Developer-Preview-of-OS-X-Mavericks-With-More-Than-200-New-Features/. Retrieved June 10, 2013.
