Apple releases Mac OS X v10.4.9

Macworld ^ | 03/13/2007 | Peter Cohen

[JohnSheppard]

Apple on Tuesday released Mac OS X v10.4.9, available in both client and server versions for PowerPC and Intel-based Macs. The updates are available for download through the Software Update system preference pane, and can also be had from the Apple Downloads Web page.

Specific changes in the 10.4.9 release include improvements to raw camera file support; handling of large or malformed images that could cause crashes; image capture performance; mouse scrolling and keyboard shortcuts; font handling; playback quality and bookmarks in DVD player; USB video conferencing cameras for use with iChat; Bluetooth devices; browsing AFP servers; Apple USB model; Windows-created digital certificates; Open and Print dialogs in Rosetta-based applications on Intel-based Macs; time zone and Daylight Savings Time changes for 2006 and 2007, and security updates.

Apple’s Web site has further details about what’s specifically changed in Mac OS X v10.4.9, as well. Highlights include improvements to .Mac sync performance and sync issues; fixes for wake from sleep issues with Bluetooth peripherals; changes to iCal; support for USV Video Class webcams in iChat; iSync support for more devices; WPA2 encryption support in Network Diagnostics; performance issues related to Intel iMacs working on high-speed network switches; improvements to OpenGL graphics reliability in World of Warcraft and more.

[JohnSheppard]

OS X 10.4.9 finally available in Software Update

[31M20RedDevil]

I just spent 20 mins running software update trying to see how
large a download 10.4.9 is,gave up

Gonna have to bite the bullet and get off dial up.

[Vermonter]

The Intel installer is 160MB, definitely not a dial up candidate

[Swordmaker]

OS X 10.4.9 - PING!

Use "Software Update" under the Blue Apple Menu...

If you want on or off the Mac Ping List, Freepmail me.

[CheneyChick]

This has to be the slowest download.... Is the server getting bombarded??

(I'm on a very fast connection.)

[CheneyChick]

PowerPC is 52.7 MB.

[Richard Kimball]

It's downloading quickly for me. I'm listening to the Rush show on my podcast, so not looking forward to having to reboot, but I'll survive.

[tubebender]

And I'm still patching the tubes in the old Model 10.3.9...

[CheneyChick]

LOL - you springing for Leopard when it comes out?

I'm gonna be tempted to get a new MacBook to replace the iBook... I have all my justifications ready to go.

[TheStickman]

Worked fine/fast for me. I had the whole download in less than 7 minutes. The install took longer than the download did.

As word spreads, I would not be surprised if the servers do get hammered.

[SlowBoat407]

Guess that explains my crash when I tried to open a RAW file last night.

[tubebender]

I may buy a new 20" iMac to replace my little gooseneck machine. My grand daughter has a late PowerPC iBook and my daughter has the last of the PowerPC iMac. Got that one at Costco late last year

[zarf]

2 minutes + download. Slow rebuild during restart; had half a menu bar for a couple of minutes while the computer was thinking.

[tubebender]

I want to buy a external had drive for my grand daughter. There are some no/name 250 gig firewire drives on eBay for $100. Staples is about the only choice in Eureka and I have a eBay/PayPal account...

[1234]

...fixes for wake from sleep issues

have had these w/new MacBook-intel based, since first wk. of use; spoke w/tech support once, didn't heal-no time since to call'em-mayhaps update for bluetooth stuff will help my generalized wake issue....

[bwteim]

"I'm gonna be tempted to get a new MacBook to replace the iBook... I have all my justifications ready to go."

Rationalization is a fine tool;)

[George W. Bush]

I just spent 20 mins running software update trying to see how large a download 10.4.9 is,gave up

You can download directly. I recommend it. Use the direct download page.

http://www.apple.com/support/downloads/

Mac OS X 10.4.9 Combo Update (PPC) 163MB (13 hours)
Mac OS X 10.4.9 Combo Update (Intel) 310MB (about 23 hours)
Mac OS X 10.4.9 Update (Intel) 160MB (13 hours)
Mac OS X 10.4.9 Update (PPC) 72MB (less than 6 hours)

I gave the times for 48Kbps dialup in parentheses. You could always start the download at bedtime. Easily doable if you already have 10.4.8 PPC for the last download I listed.

For those who may not get Leopard, I recommend getting the larger Combo updates. That way if you reinstall Tiger sometime, you can just update it from 10.4 to 10.4.9 in a single install.

[George W. Bush]

And I'm still patching the tubes in the old Model 10.3.9...

http://www.apple.com/support/downloads/

10.3.9 has a new Security Patch 2007-003 available today too. 36MB.

Good to see Apple keeping security up for Panther folk.

[Sunnyflorida]

"I'm gonna be tempted to get a new MacBook to replace the iBook"

I have two now and love 'em. I would do one thing first. I would get to an Apple Store with a list of my favorite websites - especially those with media - and test them all completely.

My only frustration with Intel Macs is that there are a few websites that are broken. I had to go back to the boneyard to get a conference call to play today.