Apple releases Mac OS X 10.4.9 Update

[Ireland]

Mac OS X 10.4.9 (intel) weighs in at 99.4 MB.

Here's some info:
"The 10.4.9 Update is recommended for PowerPC and Intel-based Mac computers currently running Mac OS X Tiger version 10.4.8 and includes general operating system fixes, as well as specific fixes or compatibility updates for the following applications and technologies:

- RAW camera 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 Modem
- Windows-created digital certificates
- Open and Print dialogs in applications that use Rosetta on Intel-based Macs
- Time zone and daylight saving for 2006 and 2007
- Security updates

For detailed information on this Update, please visit this website: http://www.info.apple.com/kbnum/n304821.
For detailed information on Security Updates, please visit this website: http://www.info.apple.com/kbnum/n61798."

If I had to call it now, I'd say we're looking at mid April Leopard release.

Also iPhoto 6 update too, it's 6.0.6 and 7.3 MB.
"This update to iPhoto addresses issues associated with EXIF data compatibility and Photocasting."

[sCreeD]

Wow, quick on the draw there!

Downloading, but waiting for others to take the leap.

('though at this point of 10.4.x, deadly updates are unlikely).

[sCreeD]

Combo updaters: PPC and Intel

[AppleInsider]

Apple on Tuesday released Mac OS X 10.4.9, a recommended update for all PowerPC and Intel-based Mac computers currently running versions of Mac OS X 10.4 Tiger.

Mac OS X 10.4.9 Client

The company said Mac OS X 10.4.9 includes general operating system fixes, as well as specific fixes or compatibility updates for the following applications and technologies:

RAW camera supportHandling of large or malformed images that could cause crashesImage capture performanceMouse scrolling and keyboard shortcutsFont handlingPlayback quality, and bookmarks in DVD PlayerUSB video conferencing cameras for use with iChatBluetooth devicesBrowsing AFP serversApple USB ModemWindows-created digital certificatesOpen and Print dialogs in applications that use Rosetta on Intel-based MacsTime zone and daylight saving for 2006 and 2007 Security updates

The update is available for download through the Software Update mechanism located under the Apple menu on computers running Mac OS X. It's also available direct from Apple's website in the form of a 72MB download for PowerPC-based Macs running Mac OS X 10.4.8 and a 160MB download for Intel-based Macs running Mac OS X 10.4.8.

Mac systems running older versions of Mac OS X 10.4 Tiger can grab heftier combo updaters for both PowerPC (163MB) and Intel Macs (310MB).

Mac OS X 10.4.9 Server

Along with the Mac OS X 10.4.9 Client release, Apple on Tuesday also released Mac OS X 10.4.9 Server. The update is recommended for all Apple servers running versions Mac OS X 10.4 Tiger and includes fixes for the operating system and various applications, services and technologies, including:

avoiding AFP connection errors when authenticating Active Directory users who are members of lots of groupspreventing SMB/CIFS server deadlocks and service interruptionsauthenticating Windows clients when bound to Active Directorycopying read-only files to AFP shares on Xsan and UFS volumescopying files with extended attributes from an AFP share of an Xsan volumepreventing NFS server hangs at shutdownprinting too many copies of a document when using the print serverusing Open Directory authentication when using Ethernet Link Aggregationbetter TCP performance with Windows clients and serversusing rsync to copy files with extended attributescreating and managing VLANs from the command-linetime zone and daylight saving time changes for 2007compatibility with third party applications and devicesprevious standalone security updates

The server update is available as a 127MB download for PowerPC-based Mac servers running Mac OS X Server 10.4.8 and as a 249MB Universal download for both PowerPC and Intel Mac servers running Mac OS X Server 10.4.8.

Again, Apple also provides larger combo updaters for Mac servers running an earlier version of Mac OS X 10.4 Server. The PowerPC Combo updater weighs in as a 216MB download and the Universal version as a 350MB download.

[ View this article at AppleInsider.com ]

[Ireland]

Back up no probs. iPhoto 6 and the OS are fine. Unmounting iDisk is noticeably faster now.

[fraklinc]

10.4.9 release you know what that means ? it means you will see apple taking orders for leopard within a week, 2 tops http://forums.appleinsider.com/images/smilies/1wink.gif

[Corkurk]

I wonder if this will take care of the problem of some MacBook Pros not going to sleep properly as discussed in this thread:

http://forums.macnn.com/69/powerbook...g-sleep-needs/

Seems like there are quite a few people with this happening. Starting a couple of weeks ago, when I close the lid the computer doesn't actually go to sleep. I would open it up to find the palmrests really hot and the battery drained. I've been using the apple menu to put it to sleep before I close it and that works, but I'd really like an official fix for this. Anyone else on AI with a MBP having these problems?

Maybe 10.4.9 will take care of it.

Crosses fingers, crosses self and hits "download"...

here we go!

[willrob]

The stock Nividia graphics card in the Mac Pro will now rotate for those with Dell or other rotating monitors. Check the new System Prefs>Display button.

[nagromme]

I'm on Intel, and my updater is 99 MB. (I was fully up-to-date previously.)

[SpamSandwich]

I'll wait until any initial problems have been identified... then I'll wait another week after that...

[illutionz]

i can smell leopard brewing

[mehdi]

Updated the Mac Pro and have been using it for a while... no issues so far!

[bdkennedy1]

"Software Update mechanism"? LOL, a cotton gin has a mechanism. Not software.

[JeffDM]

Originally Posted by sCreeD

Downloading, but waiting for others to take the leap.

('though at this point of 10.4.x, deadly updates are unlikely).

It makes sense to have a backup anyway. With good software and regular backups, It only takes a few minutes to update a backup.

[jonparadise]

MacUpdate are advertising the end of March.

Pre-order Mac OS X 10.5 "Leopard" from Amazon.com. It's shipping at the end of this month (March). Amazon usually ships it to arrive faster than if you buy from the Apple Store. Get it faster!

[Trans9B]

But does it break one's hacked copy of front row?

[Feynman]

Originally Posted by jonparadise

MacUpdate are advertising the end of March.

Pre-order Mac OS X 10.5 "Leopard" from Amazon.com. It's shipping at the end of this month (March). Amazon usually ships it to arrive faster than if you buy from the Apple Store. Get it faster!

I don't know where you see that MacUpdate are advertising the end of March but no where on Amazons site do they mention they are taking pre-orders: http://www.amazon.com/Mac-OS-Version...3823306&sr=8-1

[jonparadise]

Originally Posted by Feynman

I don't know where you see that MacUpdate are advertising the end of March but no where on Amazons site do they mention they are taking pre-orders: http://www.amazon.com/Mac-OS-Version...3823306&sr=8-1

If you go to the 10.3.9 Macupdate page, at the top there is a little paragraph that leads you to Amazon.

Haven't a clue if it's true, or just them trying to get commission.

[Kali]

I just installed the update, from the combo installer, on my dual 2 GHz G5 with 10.4.8. The computer rebooted itself (two startups) and the restart was **very** long. Very annoying, but apparently there's isn't any problem yet.

[SirROM]

To any of you intrepid upgraders out there:

If you have upgraded the Airport card in a MacBook (Core Duo) with the MacPro "n" card AND installed this 10.4.9 OS update, do you still retain the "n" functionality? There was a single report by an ADC member on another site a couple of weeks ago that installed the BETA 10.4.9 and said that he lost the "n" functionality.

Before I upgrade, I want to make sure this was either an anomoly or something related to it still being in BETA.

Anyone with this specific situation taken the plunge yet? Please provide feedback when you have it.

[Louzer]

Originally Posted by Kali

I just installed the update, from the combo installer, on my dual 2 GHz G5 with 10.4.8. The computer rebooted itself (two startups) and the restart was **very** long. Very annoying, but apparently there's isn't any problem yet.

What is it with people complaining about slow bootups after an update (it seems like I see this all the time)? A good hunk of the update is being installed during the reboot process, replacing files that otherwise can't be updated. Therefore, the reboot takes a while.

The only real problem would be if the reboot slowness hangs around after the first time. But, then, who reboots that often to care?

[wuf810]

Sirrom,

MacBook Original with MacPro Airport card...Yes, the 802.11n is still enabled and all working well....

[the cool gut]

Does anyone think that 10.4.9 might lead the way to some new hardware?

[admactanium]

working well for me on my quad g5. it actually fixed a problem that was introduced in the recent security updates so i'm happy with that.

[newman71]

i'm in the process of updating our macs (ppc g5 towers) with 10.4.9 and have noticed that the on the computers i've updated, the eject key on the keyboard doesn't work. the only way to eject is to manually pull the door down and hit the eject button on the drive. this isn't isolated to one computer. every computer i've updated exhibits this.

has anyone else had this problem?

[SirROM]

Originally Posted by wuf810

Sirrom,

MacBook Original with MacPro Airport card...Yes, the 802.11n is still enabled and all working well....

Thanks! I was hoping for good news. I guess I'll go ahead and install now.....

[Morris]

Originally Posted by newman71

i'm in the process of updating our macs (ppc g5 towers) with 10.4.9 and have noticed that the on the computers i've updated, the eject key on the keyboard doesn't work. the only way to eject is to manually pull the door down and hit the eject button on the drive. this isn't isolated to one computer. every computer i've updated exhibits this.

has anyone else had this problem?

I believe they increased the time you have to hold the key down. To prevent accidental ejects...

[solipsism]

Originally Posted by Ireland

If I had to call it now, I'd say we're looking at mid April Leopard release.

I'm guessing 2 months at the earliest, and the WWDC is probably the most likely date.

[newman71]

Originally Posted by Morris

I believe they increased the time you have to hold the key down. To prevent accidental ejects...

you're right, you do have to hold down the eject key. is that the way it's supposed to be? i find it kind of annoying since i'm used to tapping the key but i'm sure i'll get used to it.

thanks

[Morris]

Originally Posted by solipsism

I'm guessing 2 months at the earliest, and the WWDC is probably the most likely date.

Agreed. Given the fact:

* everyone with a Leopard seed who breaks the NDA talks about instability and 'general immaturity'
* my sources at Apple say 'not to expect anything very soon'
* Actual releases are usually a month after the announcement, this announcement hasn't even come yet
* Spring isn't over until the 21st of June

I don't expect Leopard anywhere before June.

[olemarc]

This update does not break hacked front row. It seems to work just fine after updating to 10.4.9

[seamuskrat]

Originally Posted by Trans9B

But does it break one's hacked copy of front row?

Yes, I get a blue screen on my back up partition with hacked front row on this update. Good thing I learned after the last update.

Why cannot Apple just give us a machine with consumer feature sets and pro expandability? Some of us work as a pro from home and want 1 machine for it all. I need hard drive space and the speed of a Pro and dual monitors, yet want Front row as much as the next guy....

But my Front Row enabler seems toasted after this update.

[Ireland]

Originally Posted by solipsism

I'm guessing 2 months at the earliest, and the WWDC is probably the most likely date.

I just think that's what you're led to believe. I myself have a strong suspicion there's a super secret build inside Cuper and all developers are being had. A lot of the bugs that were in the build before the current one are still there, it just strikes me as a bit suspicious the huge amount of bugs Apple left unfixed. Internal builds are always ahead of what developers get, sometimes over a month ahead. We're coming up on two years in development, there's a suspicious amount of bug for that much work IMO, and mistakes they made with Tiger will be reduced for Leopard.

[JavaCowboy]

Good! Better they take the time to lock down the issues and stabilize the build than risk shipping an nw operating system release as broken as that.... other.... OS

Originally Posted by Morris

Agreed. Given the fact:

* everyone with a Leopard seed who breaks the NDA talks about instability and 'general immaturity'
* my sources at Apple say 'not to expect anything very soon'
* Actual releases are usually a month after the announcement, this announcement hasn't even come yet
* Spring isn't over until the 21st of June

I don't expect Leopard anywhere before June.

[Feynman]

As one person pointed out, a launch for Leopard at WWDC is unlikely is if they do not give it to developers till after the keynote, everyone would be rushing to get it installed on their laptops and that would not leave them anytime to play with the system before going to the developer sessions.

Sounds logical to me. I think we will see Leopard sooner than June.

[Morris]

Originally Posted by Feynman

As one person pointed out, a launch for Leopard at WWDC is unlikely is if they do not give it to developers till after the keynote, everyone would be rushing to get it installed on their laptops and that would not leave them anytime to play with the system before going to the developer sessions.

Sounds logical to me. I think we will see Leopard sooner than June.

Well, the procedure would be for Apple to announce the release a month before WWDC. Then they send the Gold Master to the DVD-pressing facilities who will have three weeks to press an enormous amount of DVD's, both for retail/upgrade as for new machines and send them to stores. At the release, a month later, there will be enough in stock for Steve to say "for sale now".

This would give developers enough time to play with the final (or near final) version before the general public has it.

[Democaster.]

Originally Posted by Ireland

I just think that's what you're led to believe. I myself have a strong suspicion there's a super secret build inside Cuper and all developers are being had. A lot of the bugs that were in the build before the current one are still there, it just strikes me as a bit suspicious the huge amount of bugs Apple left unfixed. Internal builds are always ahead of what developers get, sometimes over a month ahead. We're coming up on two years in development, there's a suspicious amount of bug for that much work IMO, and mistakes they made with Tiger will be reduced for Leopard.

I definitely think there's something to this. We know that Apple has stuff intended for Leopard that devs aren't even getting a look at - so why wouldn't they leave a few bugs in to throw people off the scent? They know that NDAs aren't going to patch leaks, so it's better to just throw a red herring out there.

Seeing as one of the Apple Design Awards at WWDC is for best Leopard app, I'd be extremely surprised if Leopard isn't out at least a month prior to that. People are going to want to get familiar with it prior to the workshops and stuff. And isn't Steve's keynote on the last day of WWDC?

The more and more I think about Leopard at WWDC, the less sense it makes.

I think we'll see a ship date announced at NAB, and it'll be the same day as a totally Leopard exclusive Final Cut 6.

[TednDi]

best leopard app at wwdc will be photoshop.

Adobe probably has close to the master copy.

[tmoney468]

This is great...tried to install the OS X update through the software update, says couldn't install, try running it manually. Well I tried running it manually, it wouldn't run, so I restarted and now I can't boot my Macbook Pro

[socokid]

Originally Posted by nagromme

I'm on Intel, and my updater is 99 MB. (I was fully up-to-date previously.)

My PPC download is only 52.7. In fact, it's never been what they say it is... silliness.