Mac OS X 10.1, Word v.X Beta Released
Tuesday at the Seybold Seminars Apple Computer announced plans for the release of Mac OS X 10.1, the long awaited upgrade to the company's new operating system. This upgrade is designed to improve performance and add features missing from the original release.
As expected, the update will be available free for current Mac OS X owners starting Saturday. Apple's retail stores and other Apple dealers will offer the free upgrade until October 31. Also, the upgrade is available direct from Apple for $19.99 USD. A full boxed version will also be available Saturday for $129 USD. The Mac OS X Server 10.1 upgrade will be available as well.
In addition to the performance increase, Mac OS X 10.1 includes features missing from Mac OS X 10.0. DVD playback is now supported, as well as the ability to burn data files to CD- or DVD-RW directly from the Finder. Features requested by users were also included, such as the ability to move the Dock to the sides of the screen.
Apple also previewed updated applications designed for Mac OS X. Those demonstrated include Adobe's GoLive Web design program, and Microsoft's Office v.X Office suite. A beta version of Word v.X is available as a free 22 MB download at Microsoft's Mactopia. Microsoft warns that some features have been disabled or modified, including printing, help, and themes.
More information on Mac OS X 10.1 can be found at apple.com/macosx/newversion.