#561428 - 07/20/1107:48 AMRe: When do you think Lion will be released?
[Re: Jim_]
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Originally Posted By: Reboot
I'm wondering how this download only will play out. At 4G there will be quite a few people that will not be able do it, or it will just seem too cumbersome. Apple seems to think everybody should have a big pipe I guess.
For example people with low end DSL connections that are typically around 256-512kbp/s, it will take 20-40 hours at full speed.
Here's a handy site to help calculate how long.
Got mine via 10mbs cable. It took a while (~45 minutes to an hour) - about 1 1/2 - 2 hours total for everything to complete and boot up. I like this delivery method - near instant gratification.
Not sure if I like the new, gray, 2D scroll bars though.
I'm wondering how this download only will play out. At 4G there will be quite a few people that will not be able do it, or it will just seem too cumbersome. Apple seems to think everybody should have a big pipe I guess.
For example people with low end DSL connections that are typically around 256-512kbp/s, it will take 20-40 hours at full speed.
Here's a handy site to help calculate how long.
Well, then it's a good thing they are going to offer it via Thumb drive!
Quote:
the company announced today that the new operating system will also be made available on a USB thumb drive beginning next month. The thumb drive option will be priced at $69, compared to $29.99 for Mac App Store distribution.
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