latest OS X Yosemite It is the 11th in a row version of desktop OSes from Apple. OS X 10.0 came out back in 2001 and over the years a lot of things in it changed, Added and improved. I suggest you view the illustrated history of OS X, and remember all the milestones in its development.
OS X 10.0 Cheetah (03/2001)
Oddly enough, but OS X began with the bear, but not with cats: In September 2000, Apple showed Kodiak - the first public version of Mac OS 10. She was paid, it could try paying $ 30.
Release version of OS X 10.0 came out six months later. It was presented to the new Aqua-interface and the first versions of applications such as TextEdit, Preview, Mail and QuickTime. The new version of OS X was unprecedented at the time the claim (!) 128 MB RAM and 800 MB of disk space.
OS X 10.1 Puma (09/2001)
After only 6 months out Puma. Instead, the introduction of Apple's new features focus on improving operating performance. After the release of Mac OS 10.1.2 all new computers are shipped with OS X on board, replacing OS 9.
OS X 10.2 Jaguar (08/2002)
The Jaguar appeared applications such as iChat, and Contacts. Also with her was presented to universal access, which facilitates computer use for people with impaired hearing and eyesight. In addition, the 10.2 has been replaced by the logo, which is displayed at startup instead of a smiling Mack appeared familiar to us apple.
OS X 10.3 Panther (10/2003)
The Panther was replaced by browser: Microsoft Internet Explorer for Mac Safari yielded place. Also in this version improves work with multiple applications Exposé feature.
OS X 10.4 Tiger (04/2005)
C Tiger Mac OS acquired indispensable search Spotlight and Dashboard, comprising various widgets. Also, the output 10.4 was marked by the transition to Intel processors.
OS X 10.5 Leopard (10/2007)
Leopard came out after a very long break, this time Apple has been engaged in the development and release of the iPhone and iOS. But 10.5 was the sign, there appeared system backup and Time Machine support for 64-bit applications. In addition, users can now install other operating systems, using Boot Camp.
OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard (08/2009)
As expected, Snow Leopard was the successor of its predecessor, but it Apple has added a very important function - Mac App Store. Also, 10.6 was the end of the PowerPC era - now only supported by Intel processors.
OS X 10.7 Lion (07/2011)
The biggest cat, and the king of all beasts Lion, was the first version of Mac OS, which is not supplied on a CD or DVD. Downloadable from the Mac App Store, this OS has brought many features with iOS: gestures, Launchpad, and others. The new service iCloud also made its debut on the Mac with OS X 10.7.
OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion (07/2012)
In Mountain Lion symbiosis of the two operating systems Apple has become even stronger: Mac appeared on the Messages app which replaces iChat, Reminders and Notifications Center.
OS X 10.9 Mavericks (10/2013)
With the Mavericks Apple has introduced a new system of names for OS X, having passed from cats to the beautiful state of California locations. 10.9 was free for all owners of Mac and Apple has promised to maintain this approach in the future. Of new applications in OS X Mavericks appeared Maps and iBooks.
OS X 10.10 Yosemite (10/2014)
In Yosemite Apple completely redrew the design, making it flat and transparent, more like the iOS. Of the new features can be identified in 10.10 Handoff, which allows users to conveniently switch between devices, while continuing to work with the point at which they stopped.
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