10.4 (Tiger) build 8A294

[nargalzius]

Anybody actually tried installing this?

I'm reading the seednote and it says, that unlike the previous builds (like the WWDC preview), this can actually UPDATE GM releases of Jaguar and Panther.

Of course far from being a release candidate, but considering the way I use my Powerbook, i'm thinking that I could give it a shot (since all critical stuff are still done via PC)... but would like second opinions regarding this matter (especially if those opinions are based on experience)

[pengski]

Kung di ka na makapaghintay
WHY nOt :evil:

ME? iL wait :P

[Adel]

Originally posted by nargalzius
Anybody actually tried installing this?

I'm reading the seednote and it says, that unlike the previous builds (like the WWDC preview), this can actually UPDATE GM releases of Jaguar and Panther.

Of course far from being a release candidate, but considering the way I use my Powerbook, i'm thinking that I could give it a shot (since all critical stuff are still done via PC)... but would like second opinions regarding this matter (especially if those opinions are based on experience)

Hi, Carlo. I'm assuming you're an ADC member since you have a copy of 8A249. If by chance you're not, please know that seeds are only distributed to ADC members, and authorized testers and 3rd party developers. Apple Computer is kinda anal about who uses their builds, and monitors sites and forums for unauthorized usage.

That said, most of us here do use OS X for all our critical stuff, and are loathe to experiment until the software has received a stamp of approval (we're still cautious even then; some wait a day or two before installing an update or upgrade, waiting for ill tidings, before taking the plunge themselves). With 8A249 there's no turning back and downgrading to your original configuration.

But since you are not as committed to using your Mac as we all are, I guess it wouldn't hurt. Developers install and use the builds expressly to force the errors and induce crashes, so as to correct and improve the OS before releasing a GM, as well as develop apps for it.

If you're just playing around and installing it to see what it can do, then go ahead, but kindly first apply for ADC membership if you're not registered yet so everything is above-board and legal. I think an Apple Developer Connection Premier Membership is $3,500 a year nowadays. You can try the Tiger Early Start Kit that comes with a 1-year ADC Select Membership at $500, to get the builds and other software.

Or you can wait for the Tiger GM release early next year for $129 (at least I think that's the retail pricing they're looking at) and save yourself the trouble.

[nargalzius]

Hmmmm, maybe I should better wait nga. Sana nalang they release on time

I'm not an ADC member, and cguro i'll just refrain from posting about these sensitive "builds" nalang to prevent any issue that may cause this board any trouble. I just thought pede dito open discussion regardless of how you sourced it... but then again meron nga pala mga NDA yung mga gumagamit at nagtetest ng builds na to pala so I apologize

Anyways, not much harm done I hope, and thanx for your input Adel

Kakatuwa din yung "sinasadyang ipa-crash" sila - since pag Windows environment, you don't need any build of anysort to do that... just run the OS and you're BOUND to crash sooner or later. hihihihi