Apple provides developers with Mac OS X 10.4.2 Build 8C46

Posted on Sunday, July 10 2005 @ 1:10 CEST by Thomas De Maesschalck
Developers recently received the Mac OS X 10.4.2 update from Apple. The new 8C46 build contains new bug fixes related to Dashboard memory management and iChat video conferencing. It also includes a new feature called Widget Manager:
The new widget manager reportedly has the appearance of a widget itself -- but unlike most widgets, it cannot be flipped around to reveal special options or preferences. The widget manager's design is faintly similar to that of the iChat buddy list; it is laid out as an oversized window that lists all of a user's installed Dashboard widgets. Running down the left side of the list are checkboxes which allow the user to quickly enable and disable widgets. Along the right side of third-party widgets are red stop sign-like icons that allow the user to delete widgets -- upon clicking the icon, an overlaying dialog asks for confirmation.
More details and screenshots at Mac Rumors


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Thomas has been messing with computer since early childhood and firmly believes the Internet is the best thing since sliced bread. Enjoys playing with new tech, is fascinated by science, and passionate about financial markets. When not behind a computer, he can be found with running shoes on or lifting heavy weights in the weight room.



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