

Apple has moved hard disk search functions out of Sherlock, OS X's search tool, and into the Finder. Jaguar's most compelling interface changes lie in its revamped Find commands. Still longing for the handy spring-loaded folders feature from OS 8 and 9? Jaguar makes a concession just for you: folder after folder will open automatically as you drag a file over them, and all but the last one will close when you release the mouse button. But if you're a business user or have a cross-platform home network, take a serious look at Jaguar. If you bought OS X 10.1 recently and aren't looking for networking support, $129 is too much to pay. But its slightly improved interface, powerful new networking tools, three new applications, and better performance and stability finally bring to fruition Mac OS X's potential. Part of the punch is the price: Jaguar costs $129 (no upgrade discount if you bought before July 17) for one user or $199 for a five-user license. Jaguar, Apple's new version of Mac OS X, packs a much bigger upgrade wallop than its 10.2 version number suggests.

