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From: Brian Arnold <barnold@mathworks.com>
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Subject: Re: 2007a and Mac 10.5 Leopard
Date: Fri, 23 Mar 2007 11:52:44 -0400
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Hi Jeff,

R2007a already runs natively on all Intel Macs with Mac OS X 10.4, so 
why is this decision based on whether MATLAB works on Leopard?

The MathWorks works closely with Apple to ensure that our current 
releases work with significant future Mac OS updates, such as Leopard.

However, Leopard pre-release "seeds" require non-disclosure agreements, 
so an individual could be violating their NDA if they share information 
regarding pre-release seeds.

If you'd like to know whether we test or "pre-qualify" our products on 
Apple seeds internally, we have a process for doing this, but it is not 
the same as formal qualification, which requires the final Leopard release.

So, the best guidance I can offer is, things are looking good with the 
current Leopard seed.  However, if you read the Mac rumor web sites, 
many of these web sites are indicating that Apple isn't finished yet 
with Leopard development and has more surprises for developers and 
users; if they're right, our situation with regard to compatibility 
could change, and any information you might get now would become invalid 
by the time it ships.

So, your best bet is to not condition MATLAB or Intel Mac purchases on 
Leopard, or information regarding MATLAB compatibility, until after 
Leopard has shipped.

- Brian

Mac Developer
The MathWorks, Inc.

Jeff wrote:
> I searched the newsgroup and google for any information on the
> compatibility of MatLab 2007a and the upcoming MacOSX 10.5 (Leopard).
> 
> 
> Has anyone run 2007a on a developer build of 10.5? My office is
> looking to upgrade hardware (intel macs) and this compatibility is a
> factor in the purchasing schedule (buy now or buy after 10.5 comes
> out).
> 
> Thanks!