Apple recently seeded what’s intended to be the final test version of its OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion to developers with no known issues. This means the next generation operating system is complete and set for its imminent launch. Apple’s Mountain Lion GM signals the final stage of software development for the OS, which is expected to be ready for the public later this month unless developers find any issues with the finalized build.
The news comes just after a near-final build of Mountain Lion was made available to developers at the start of Apple’s WWDC in June 2012. This update included previously unannounced features such as voice dictation and a Power Nap mode. Along with these two features tighter iCloud integration, offline webpage viewing in Safari, and Messages are also in the pipeline for the next-generation OS X.
Alongside Mountain Lion’s 200 new features, a substantial security system that regularly checks-in with Apple’s servers is also to be released. This is being put in place to ensure that the latest patches and updates are installed on a user’s Mac. The automated system can be seen as being a result of the Flashback Trojan that reportedly affected some 600,000 Macs worldwide.
For those of you who are interested you can read the change log below:
OS X Lion 10.7.5 build 11G22 Seed Note
OS X Lion Update 10.7.5 is an update to OS X Lion 10.7.
Installation Instructions
The OS X Lion 10.7.5 Update (Combo) updates
- OS X Lion 10.7, 10.7.1, 10.7.2, 10.7.3 or 10.7.4 GM.
The OS X Lion 10.7.5 Update (Delta) updates
- OS X Lion 10.7.4 GM.
Please be aware that you will not be able to revert back to your previous system after updating. Please install this update on a system you are prepared to erase if necessary.
Known Issues
- None
Focus Areas
- Graphics performance and quality
- Image & Media importing, editing or viewing
- Networking reliability & performance
From the Xcode change log:
Xcode Release Notes
This document contains release notes for Xcode 4.4 GM seed. It discusses new features and issues
present in Xcode 4.4 GM seed and issues resolved from earlier Xcode releases.
About Xcode 4.4 GM Seed Supported Configurations
Xcode 4.4 GM seed requires OS X 10.8 GM seed or OS X 10.7.4. It does not run on earlier versions of OS X. Xcode supports development for iOS 5.1, OS X 10.8, and OS X 10.7.
Installation
This preview release of Xcode 4.4 is distributed as a single application bundle, Xcode44-DP7.app. To install Xcode during the preview period, open the downloaded DMG file and drag Xcode44-DP7.app to your Applications folder.
Within Xcode, you can launch additional developer tools, such as Instruments and FileMerge, via the menu item Xcode > Open Developer Tool. You can then keep the tool in your Dock for access when Xcode is not running.
Technical Support and Learning Resources
Apple offers a number of resources where you can get Xcode development support:
• http://developer.apple.com: The Apple Developer website is the best source for up-to-date technical documentation on iOS and OS X.
• http://developer.apple.com/xcode: The Xcode home page on the Apple Developer website provides information on the developer tools.
• http://devforums.apple.com: The Apple Developer Forums feature a dedicated Developer Forum for Xcode developer previews.
Use http://bugreport.apple.com to communicate issues with Apple. Include detailed information of the issue, including the system and developer tools version information, and any relevant crash logs or console messages.
OS X Lion Update 10.7.5 is an update to OS X Lion 10.7.
Installation Instructions
The OS X Lion 10.7.5 Update (Combo) updates
- OS X Lion 10.7, 10.7.1, 10.7.2, 10.7.3 or 10.7.4 GM.
The OS X Lion 10.7.5 Update (Delta) updates
- OS X Lion 10.7.4 GM.
Please be aware that you will not be able to revert back to your previous system after updating. Please install this update on a system you are prepared to erase if necessary.
Known Issues
- None
Focus Areas
- Graphics performance and quality
- Image & Media importing, editing or viewing
- Networking reliability & performance
From the Xcode change log:
Xcode Release Notes
This document contains release notes for Xcode 4.4 GM seed. It discusses new features and issues
present in Xcode 4.4 GM seed and issues resolved from earlier Xcode releases.
About Xcode 4.4 GM Seed Supported Configurations
Xcode 4.4 GM seed requires OS X 10.8 GM seed or OS X 10.7.4. It does not run on earlier versions of OS X. Xcode supports development for iOS 5.1, OS X 10.8, and OS X 10.7.
Installation
This preview release of Xcode 4.4 is distributed as a single application bundle, Xcode44-DP7.app. To install Xcode during the preview period, open the downloaded DMG file and drag Xcode44-DP7.app to your Applications folder.
Within Xcode, you can launch additional developer tools, such as Instruments and FileMerge, via the menu item Xcode > Open Developer Tool. You can then keep the tool in your Dock for access when Xcode is not running.
Technical Support and Learning Resources
Apple offers a number of resources where you can get Xcode development support:
• http://developer.apple.com: The Apple Developer website is the best source for up-to-date technical documentation on iOS and OS X.
• http://developer.apple.com/xcode: The Xcode home page on the Apple Developer website provides information on the developer tools.
• http://devforums.apple.com: The Apple Developer Forums feature a dedicated Developer Forum for Xcode developer previews.
Use http://bugreport.apple.com to communicate issues with Apple. Include detailed information of the issue, including the system and developer tools version information, and any relevant crash logs or console messages.
Source: Apple
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