Mac OS X version 10.6 Snow Leopard is Now Available for Pre-Order
Snow Leopard, officially called Mac OS X version 10.6 is now available for pre-order via Amazon
Snow Leopard will offer a performance boost, because Apple has moved the platform over to a 64-bit kernel, which offers support for a virtually unlimited amount of system memory. Apple’s own applications will run natively on the 64-bit OS, making them run much faster, according to the computer maker.
Snow Leopard will only run on Intel based Macs, leaving users with the older PowerPC Macs out of luck.
In addition to single-user licenses, Amazon is taking pre-orders for a one-license bundle of Snow Leopard and Apple’s iWork and iLife application suites for $169 and a five-license package for $229.
Amazon is also taking pre-orders for the server edition of Snow Leopard, called Mac OS X Server version 10.6. The 64-bit Unix server OS doubles the speed of its predecessor and includes software called Mobile Access Server, which provides businesses with access to firewall-protected network services for iPhones and Macs.
The upgrade is less expensive than its predecessor. The OS will sell for $499 for an unlimited license. Leopard Server sold for $499 for up to 10 users, and $999 unlimited.
