It does not include the ability to burn CDs or record and play DVDs. These features are coming soon, Jobs promised. CD recording will come in an update next month, and DVD playback will be available sometime in the spring, he said. Apple's OS X version of iDVD, software that lets people burn DVDs, will come out later this spring or early summer. Putting an operating system together takes time, Jobs said.
Companies can wait until everything is perfect or get out early versions and obtain feedback.
Apple came to a crossroads on CD recording a few months ago, Jobs said. Apple chose to add universal recording capabilities to Mac OS 9.1. In addition, DVDs can be played or recorded using Mac OS 9.1. The company expects to release this summer an OS X version of Final Cut Pro, a professional video-editing program. However, service packs generally concentrate on bug fixes or add secondary features.