In a traditional pattern for Apple, copies of the current build of Mac OS X 10.5 “Leopard” have begun to leak onto the Internet.Right now, a build of the OS is circulating on file-sharing networks, including BitTorrent.The software—which claims to be a copy of the beta software distributed to developers at last week’s WWDC event—began to emerge over the weekend.Apple offered a 10-point public peek at its new OS at last week’s developers conference, and copies of the software were given to attendees at the show so they could begin tweaking their software offerings for the new OS. The company is likely to take a very dim view at the leaks. A similar incident last year saw Mac OS X 10.4 released without authority online. Apple tracked down and litigated against the developers responsible for the leak.Developers attending WWDC have signed strict and enforceable legal agreements not to distribute Leopard through file-sharing networks. Early reports from people claiming to use the software say that certain parts of it “feel” incomplete. Apple last week told the public that it intended to keep some features secret as Mac OS X heads for its showdown with Microsoft’s new Vista OS early next year.Meanwhile, a Windows-focused website last week described some additional features that will debut with the new OS.-Macworld staff, Macworld.co.ukCheck out our CIO News Alerts and Tech Informer pages for more updated news coverage. Related content brandpost Sponsored by Freshworks When your AI chatbots mess up AI ‘hallucinations’ present significant business risks, but new types of guardrails can keep them from doing serious damage By Paul Gillin Dec 08, 2023 4 mins Generative AI brandpost Sponsored by Dell New research: How IT leaders drive business benefits by accelerating device refresh strategies Security leaders have particular concerns that older devices are more vulnerable to increasingly sophisticated cyber attacks. By Laura McEwan Dec 08, 2023 3 mins Infrastructure Management case study Toyota transforms IT service desk with gen AI To help promote insourcing and quality control, Toyota Motor North America is leveraging generative AI for HR and IT service desk requests. By Thor Olavsrud Dec 08, 2023 7 mins Employee Experience Generative AI ICT Partners feature CSM certification: Costs, requirements, and all you need to know The Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) certification sets the standard for establishing Scrum theory, developing practical applications and rules, and leading teams and stakeholders through the development process. By Moira Alexander Dec 08, 2023 8 mins Certifications IT Skills Project Management Podcasts Videos Resources Events SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER From our editors straight to your inbox Get started by entering your email address below. Please enter a valid email address Subscribe