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More on the Mac fixes from Brad Oliver:
> In article <misterX-907FDB.15325215022002@athena.netset.com>,
> Chris Riker <misterX@ns-design.com> wrote:
>
>> Other than the preferences thing, what other issues will the Mac patch
>> address?
>
> Ah, so you want to be teased about the fixes for a few more days? ;-)
>
> The current version history, subject to change of course:
>
> 1.17f
> Mac-specific changes
> ? Many operations are faster now, including map scrolling - which is
> roughly 40% faster, and Quartz text rendering.
> ? Fixed issue where preferences would not be saved in some cases.
> ? Fixed some issues whereby certain sounds and music would not play
> consistently.
> ? Native support for multiple mouse buttons and mouse wheels under OS X.
> ? In addition to the command key, the option key will now also bring up
> the startup configuration dialog.
> ? Reduced the memory footprint by roughly 3 megs.
> ? Added 1600x1024 as an option for Cinema Displays.
> ? Added 1152x768 as an option for Titanium Powerbooks.
> ? Changed 1152 x 864 to 1152 x 870, a more common Mac resolution.
> ? Fixed some visual glitches under OS X.
> ? Uses up much less CPU time when paused or hidden.
> ? Some UI actions respond more quickly.
> ? Apple menu no longer appends items twice under the classic MacOS.
> ? Fixed issue where pressing F7. F8 or F9 could require you to click the
> "X" multiple times to dismiss an advisor window.
> ? Screenshot code works more reliably with more than one screenshot.
> ? Fixed PC core bug whereby it could crash sometime after converting
> citizens to specialists.
> ? Fixed PC core bug whereby it could crash during diplomacy.
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Thanks to Chris Riker for the news tip and Brad for sharing the patch info.
> In article <misterX-907FDB.15325215022002@athena.netset.com>,
> Chris Riker <misterX@ns-design.com> wrote:
>
>> Other than the preferences thing, what other issues will the Mac patch
>> address?
>
> Ah, so you want to be teased about the fixes for a few more days? ;-)
>
> The current version history, subject to change of course:
>
> 1.17f
> Mac-specific changes
> ? Many operations are faster now, including map scrolling - which is
> roughly 40% faster, and Quartz text rendering.
> ? Fixed issue where preferences would not be saved in some cases.
> ? Fixed some issues whereby certain sounds and music would not play
> consistently.
> ? Native support for multiple mouse buttons and mouse wheels under OS X.
> ? In addition to the command key, the option key will now also bring up
> the startup configuration dialog.
> ? Reduced the memory footprint by roughly 3 megs.
> ? Added 1600x1024 as an option for Cinema Displays.
> ? Added 1152x768 as an option for Titanium Powerbooks.
> ? Changed 1152 x 864 to 1152 x 870, a more common Mac resolution.
> ? Fixed some visual glitches under OS X.
> ? Uses up much less CPU time when paused or hidden.
> ? Some UI actions respond more quickly.
> ? Apple menu no longer appends items twice under the classic MacOS.
> ? Fixed issue where pressing F7. F8 or F9 could require you to click the
> "X" multiple times to dismiss an advisor window.
> ? Screenshot code works more reliably with more than one screenshot.
> ? Fixed PC core bug whereby it could crash sometime after converting
> citizens to specialists.
> ? Fixed PC core bug whereby it could crash during diplomacy.
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Thanks to Chris Riker for the news tip and Brad for sharing the patch info.
