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At today’s WWDC, at last, we managed to get a good grip on all the new and exciting features that the new version of MacOSX, Leopard, will provide.

Without further ado, these include (but are not limited to):

• Time Machine: a new addition to MacOSX, this nifty program can help you never lose a file again. Automagically runs in the background and takes care of your backup needs. Gives you the option to go back to a previous “screenshot” of your system at any time, with a single click. Reduced disk space required due to incremental backups.
• Mail: comes with professionally designed templates and stationery. Drag’n'drop insertion of photos in e-mails. Notes and To-Do complete systems embedded. RSS support, now you can read your blogroll in the safety of your mailer.
• iChat: new tabbed interface for your chats. Shared desktops and screens. Virtual presentation rooms.
• Spaces: virtual desktops, at your service! I’d say, virtual desktop, on steroids. Arrange your workspace as you see fit, adjust the options and have a plethora of concurrent spaces all at once.
• Dashboard: new functionality, create your own web clip within minutes right from Safari. Get a .Mac account and have your widgets panel follow you from Mac to Mac. Dashcode will help you develop your own widget with some clicks.
• Spotlight: find files by searching at multiple computers too. Instant preview of documents, pics or slideshows with Quick Look. Introduces boolean logic at search fields.
• iCal: share calendars with friends & colleagues, security mechanisms involved. Check people’s availability before arranging a meeting. Share documents, contacts, video by drag’n'drop. Added functionality for room & equipment reservation.
• 64-bit: Enhanced 64-bit support for apps. Run 64- and 32-bit apps without emulation. For both Intel and PowerPC based Macs.
• Accessibility: many, MANY accessibility improvements, including new VoiceOver voice (hey Alex!), Braille support, and many more.

Obviously, I didn’t attend the WWDC, but kept being updated thanks to Mark. Mac OS X now looks fairer than ever, with these new additions. More things happened at the conference, go on and check Engadget and other places for photos and comments. I’ll keep just one:

Hasta la vista, Vista.

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P.S. Mac people, your Leopard sneak preview mini-site crashes my Firefox & my Flock (I guess because I don’t have the ActiveX thingy installed, but still). Check, plz.