Posted on 03/13/2007 1:50:32 PM PDT by 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.
Apples Web site has further details about whats 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.
OS X 10.4.9 finally available in Software Update
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.
The Intel installer is 160MB, definitely not a dial up candidate
Use "Software Update" under the Blue Apple Menu...
If you want on or off the Mac Ping List, Freepmail me.
This has to be the slowest download.... Is the server getting bombarded??
(I'm on a very fast connection.)
PowerPC is 52.7 MB.
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.
And I'm still patching the tubes in the old Model 10.3.9...
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.
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.
Guess that explains my crash when I tried to open a RAW file last night.
2 minutes + download. Slow rebuild during restart; had half a menu bar for a couple of minutes while the computer was thinking.
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....
"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;)
"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.
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