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Once the installation is complete, your Mac will automatically restart and you'll be ready to start exploring. All of your photos, documents, applications, and other saved files will be there when you're finished with the upgrade.

#Mac os x update 10.8 4 download mac os x#

Mac OS X Mountain Lion installs in place, so you won't need to create a separate disk or run the installation off an external drive. By keeping the mobile and desktop operating systems separate, Apple can still deliver the best experience on each of its devices. Where Windows 8 dives head first into the touch-screen tablet market with a completely revamped user interface, Apple has improved upon what was already available, and - in my opinion, based on using both Mountain Lion and early versions of Windows 8 - Apple has made the wiser decision.

But don't let the modest feature or name upgrades deter you from seriously considering Mountain Lion: Apple doesn't change the game with the update, but improves everything from Safari to Messaging and adds new iCloud and sharing capabilities that make moving between devices easier. The Mountain Lion release marks the second time Apple has offered an incremental upgrade, rather than releasing a new cat entirely (previously Leopard upgraded to Snow Leopard, for example). Ultimately, what you get is the familiar layout of Apple's operating system and much less of a learning curve than with what we've seen so far of Windows 8's completely new touch-screen-focused interface. Some of the new features come directly from iOS, and many are welcome, but some seem unnecessary. Rather than completely rewriting the book as Microsoft is attempting with Windows 8, Apple's latest operating system simply cleans house, clearing clutter, while bringing more cloud and sharing features into the fold - specifically to make the desktop play nice with iOS devices. In the tale of two operating systems, Apple's Mountain Lion is a less ambitious endeavor.