Mac OS X Panther, officially named Mac OS X v10.3, was the fourth major release of Mac OS X (now known as macOS), Apple's desktop and server operating system. Here are some key points about Mac OS X Panther:
- Release Date: Mac OS X Panther was released on October 24, 2003.
- Code Name: The internal code name for this release was "Jaguar" before being officially named "Panther".
- Features:
- Exposé: A new feature that allowed users to quickly view all open windows or just windows from a specific application, making window management much easier.
- FileVault: Introduced full disk encryption to protect user data.
- iChat AV: Enhanced with video conferencing capabilities, allowing for audio and video chats.
- Safari: The default web browser was updated to version 1.1 with improved performance and security features.
- Fonts: A new font management tool was included to better handle the growing number of fonts.
- Finder: The Finder got a significant update with a new sidebar and the ability to search for files directly from the Finder window.
- Rendezvous: Later known as Bonjour, this technology enabled automatic discovery of network services.
- System Requirements: Panther required at least a 350 MHz G3 processor, 128 MB of RAM, 2 GB of available disk space, and a display capable of 800x600 resolution.
- Performance: Panther was praised for its performance improvements over its predecessor, Mac OS X Jaguar, especially in areas like boot time, application launch, and overall responsiveness.
- Legacy: Mac OS X Panther was considered a significant step in the evolution of Mac OS X, setting the stage for future releases with its user interface enhancements and system performance optimizations.
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