Eleven Months

Yesterday, the day that Leopard was released for Macs, was also my white MacBook's eleven month anniversary. What better way to celebrate than to get the upgrade and a free shirt!

So on my way home I stopped by the Apple store near the house at 6:20 and found a short line stretching about 3 storefronts. The line moved fast and I had a good time talking to my neighbors about Macs and iPods.

Inside the store was packed, I saw at least a dozen black MacBooks checking out at once. I got a t-shirt and a copy of Leopard and I was back to my car 25 minutes later.

Back at home I backed up, tested the backup, rebooted, installed, waited about an hour, it rebooted, I logged in, I waited about another 10 minutes — and then, it finally booted.
I really like what I see so far. I have had the System Preferences app crash a few times, but over all I'm happy with all the changes.

I'd like to point out that Michael Tsai, creator of SpamSieve (my spam tool of choice) sent out an excellent email announcing his products compatibility with OS X and providing very simple instructions on how to re-enable the plugin after the update. Thanks, that went just as easily as described.

The surprise feature that I love the most is the updated Bluetooth File Exchange app.

I was able to browse the memory stick on my W810i and have been transferring the files (hundreds) for the last 20 40 60 minutes! In that time I've had two phone calls too. Once I get a folder that is in sync I'll automate the process and have it upload to my flicker stream too.
If you've got a Mac, get the update. If you don't have a Mac get one now — its better than ever.