Download the OS X Lion 10.7.5 build 11G15 [the developers]

Apple has started beta testing upgrade OS X Lion 10.7.5 (11G15) for users of the Mac. This is the first update to the new release of desktop operating systems Apple.

 

The release 10.7.4 took place on May 10 , it is recommended for all users of OS X Lion. Update includes fixes an operating system of a general nature, aimed at improving the stability, compatibility and security of the Mac, as well as bug fixes, which led to the fact that the function "open the window again when re-entering the system," provided always on.

Build 10.7.5 with number 11G15 came last night, and the focus of Apple once again the reliability of the OS. Developers are advised to pay attention to the work and the quality of the video subsystem of graphics rendering, importing, editing and viewing images and other multimedia data, as well as the stability of the network. File size delta update is 937 MB, Combo-version is 1.87 GB.

 

The experience of previous releases, "Leo", version 10.7.5 finishing efforts of engineers and members of the Apple Developer Connection will take less than a month. However, in July, promised to release the next major upgrade of the software platform Mac - Mountain Lion. So there is a strong likelihood that the developers of Cupertino bring to mind after 10.7.5 debut "Mountain Lion" - precedents of this kind existed in the history of Apple.

To download the latest beta version of OS X to enroll in the Mac Developer Program. After this, you will be able to download OS X 10.7.5 beta 11G15  from an official Apple site .

How to install on iBooks Author Mac OS X 10.6.8 Snow Leopard

Author iBooks - this is free software, Apple, which allows professional authors and writers, fans effortlessly make interactive books. All that to do this - a computer running Mac. The program is compatible with files from the office suites of Apple and Microsoft, and supports widgets in JavaScript and HTML5.

By default, iBooks Author only works in OS X Lion, which makes it impossible to create colorful, interactive iPad-books on Apple operating system, the previous generation. Nevertheless, there is a way to force the run iBooks Author in the software environment Sn0w Leopard. Launched in 10.6.8 application can only be used to create books, for publication in the iBooks Store will still use the Lion.

How to install iBooks Author of Snow Leopard (10.6.8)

Step 1 : On the desktop, Mac OS X, press Command + Shift + G and enter / System / Library / CoreServices /.

Step 2 : Locate the file SystemVersion.plist and make a copy on your desktop.

Step 3 : Launch the Terminal and run:

sudo nano / System / Library / CoreServices / SystemVersion.plist

Step 4 : Find the clues ProductUserVisibleVersion and ProductVersion, and change the line from 10.6.8 to 10.7.2.

Step 5 : Press Control + O, to save the file.

Step 6 : Run the Mac App Store and download the iBooks Author.

Step 7 : After the download does not start the program. Find iBooks Author in Programs folder, right click and choose "Show Package Contents."

Step 8 : Go to the folder Contents and find the file Info.plist. Open it with any text editor.

Step 9 : Locate and modify LSMinimumSystemVersion the relevant line from 10.7.2 to 10.6.8 and save the file.

Step 10 : Now go back to SystemVersion.plist, to do this in Terminal:

sudo nano / System / Library / CoreServices / SystemVersion.plist

Step 11 : Find the clues and ProductUserVisibleVersion ProductVersion and return values ​​from 10.7.2 to 10.6.8.

Step 12 : Save SystemVersion.plist.

Step 13 : That's all. Start iBooks Author. To synchronize with iPad books you might want to iTunes 10.5.3 .

How to Installing OS X Lion on a PC with UniBeast

If you tried  to install OS X Lion on the PC , claiming the title Macintosh , you've probably encountered some problems. The process requires sufficient preparation by the user and often ends in failure.


In order to install  OS X Lion on a PC and enjoy all the benefits of Apple-desktop systems, initially put Snow Leopard, and then used a third-party TOOLS xMove and MultiBeast. Project tonymacx86, dedicated Macintosh, found a new easier way to install OS X Lion on a PC using the USB-stick and programs UniBeast.

The utility allows you to create a bootable USB flash drive with the "Lion", without having to use iBoot. In other words, unlike all previous methods for creating Macintosh you do not need an optical drive.

With our walkthrough, you will be able to install OS X Lion on the PC in the simplest way possible.

First you need a copy of the original system OS X Lion (downloaded from the Mac App Store or from the official  flash disk ) and a separate flash drive to 8 gigabytes or more. UniBeast program is available for download here. www.tonymacx86.com/downloads

Installing OS X Lion on a PC with UniBeast

Step 1 : First create a  bootable flash drive using UniBeast. Open Applications / Utilities / Disk Utility and click on the stick in the sidebar.

Step 2 : Click the tab disk partition, then select and Current Category: 1. Please click on the Options button to switch the item master boot record and then click OK.

Step 3 : Change the name of the USB and select the format of Mac OS X Extended (Journaled). Confirm the Apply button.

Note: If you are using a setup application OS X Lion, check that it is in the Programs folder. In case if you flash drive with the "Lion", insert it into the USB-drive of your poppy.

Step 4 : Download and run the program UniBeast. Click Continue, Continue, Continue, and I agree.

Step 5 : Step Placement as a place of installation, select the USB-stick, and then click Continue.

Step 6 : Place a check in front of the desired item at step Installation Type: «Install Mac OS X Lion» in the case of the Mac App Store or «OS X Lion USB Thumb Drive» to stick with the "Lion." Laptop users extra point mark «Laptop Support». Now to continue.

Step 7 : Enter the password and click Install. Depending on the speed of your system and stick can take up to 15 minutes.

Step 8 : Now you can insert the USB-stick with OS X Lion in the PC and run the installation Macintosh.

Mac OS X Lion 10.7: How to Fix connection problems with a wireless network

There are many Mac OS X Lion users continue to encounter problems with re-connecting to a wireless network. In most cases, this problem occurs when a Mac from sleep is achieved.

In many cases this problem is relatively easy to solve. The problem is caused by the list of known networks to which the Mac is logged in the past. Because this list will be empty in most cases the problem is solved. 100% guarantee this, we can unfortunately not give.

To remove the list of recent preferred networks as follows:

• Check to  ▸ ▸ System Preferences Network

• Select the Airport / Wi-Fi adapter

• Click on Advanced

• Remove all preferred networks in the list

• Click OK

• Reconnect to the wireless network.

Downgrade OS X Lion in Snow Leopard. Instruction

Operating System OS X Lion , publicly available since June this year, contains  more than 250 innovations . Among the new features that were available to users"Lion":  Mission Control ,  full-screen mode ,  Launchpad ,  AirDrop and many others. If you are not willing to take such drastic changes to your Mac or Snow Leopard seems to be more stable system, the instructions to downgrade Lion Snow Leopard - for you.

Note that this guide is not suitable for makovodov whose computers are left after the release of OS X Lion. At the time of writing, Mac Mini and MacBook Air in 2011 do not support the Snow Leopard.

If you're ready to go with Lion in Snow Leopard, it is highly recommended to make a backup copy of all information. Save files to an external drive can be alone or with built-in Time Machine and Disk Utility.

Method 1: System Restore from Time Machine

If you've been doing Time Machine backups to go to the Lion, then downgrade to Snow Leopard, you can for a few minutes.

Step 1 : Restart your Mac, hold down the keyboard Alt. On the screen with a choice of sections, specify Restore HD and start the computer in recovery mode.

Step 2 : Select the option Restore from backup Time Machine. Connect the backup drive and follow the instructions on the screen.

After the computer restarts you will again be Snow Leopard.

Method 2: System Restore in Disk Utility

If you clone your boot drive to an external hard drive using Disk Utility, then restore your system you can be as simple as in the first paragraph.

Step 1 : Restart your Mac, hold down the keyboard Alt. On the screen with a choice of sections, specify Restore HD and start the computer in recovery mode.

Step 2 : Connect the drive with a backup copy of Snow Leopard.

Step 3 : Select Disk Utility. When the screen appears, click the system drive on the left and right - Restore tab. Specify the source disk backup, and for the appointment line - the system disk. Click Restore.

After rebooting the computer will run Snow Leopard.

Method 3: Install "from scratch"

If this happens, you have no backup Snow Leopard, the only way doused - install "on the net." To do this you have to get out of the closet dusty installation DVD.

 Insert the CD in the drive, restart the computer while holding down Alt, and click on the screen of Mac OS X Install DVD. Perform the installation of the operating system, follow the instructions on the screen.

After a downgrade to "Barca" recommend that you check the available updates ​​with Software Update.