Leopard Server to launch Oct. 26
updated 09:25 am EDT, Tue October 16, 2007
Server Leopard on Oct. 26
Accompanying the launch of the desktop version of Mac OS X Leopard, set for October 26th, will be Mac OS X Server Leopard, an upgrade to Apple's Unix server operating system. Server 10.5 brings with it several important additions, such as the ability to manage users, groups and services more quickly through Server Preferences. There is now also a shared, server-based version of iCal, and an expansion of Spotlight to the network level to more quickly locate hosted documents.
Two main versions are currently available for pre-order: a 10-client license is $499, while the Unlimited license is $999. Users who want to move from the 10-client version to Unlimited can pay $499 for a special upgrade edition. According to Apple however, client restrictions only apply to simultaneous file-sharing services for Mac and PC clients. Pre-ordering now eliminates any shipping fees.
