No problems so far... everything seems ok. Repaired permisionss before update (it fixed a bunch of stuff) and after update (only fixed 1 thing). Here's hoping it cures my random freezes.
dual 1.25 g4 and a pismo powerbook 500 mhz g3. no problems on either. used both the software update system pref and the standalone combo updater (now available from apple.com). mind you, i had JUST done a clean nuke & pave of both systems earlier in the week, which may have helped matters.
I think it came with 10.2.4 back in March, I have been to 10.2.6, and now to 10.2.8 without any problems.
Infact, the only real problem I have had is my bluetooth stopped workinging... but a quick PRAM/VRAM (or whatever is called) reset cleared all that up.
very happy with this iccle machine... all I need now is for someone on eBay to buy it so I can buy a 15" PB.
I don't remember one update that didn't lead to something broken on someone's computer. This is no exception. Of course things will go wrong. The number of possible (hardware- & software-) configurations is, for all intents and purposes, infinite. However, this update, as other updates, should work fine for the biggest majority of Mac OS users (at least 99.99%). So: if you're paranoid: don't install, but if not, do.
Ok here's my experience. Install went fine. First restart seem to take longer than usual. After that my Kensington wireless mouse refused to work. Upon shutting down and resetting my mouse and receiver, restarting twice it worked fine. Everything has been fine since. Seems to be a little ( and I do mean a little ) faster. Otherwise not much difference.
The install was fine, optimizing and restart took some time. After repairing permissions, which found really nothing, and other restart everything is perfect. Been working fine for me, iTunes and everything else is still there.
Yikes! Well i've been using it all day on my dual 800 and its been peachy here. I haven't had my typical "random freeze" all day. (knock on wood). Flash MX on the other hand can continue to bite me, its a crashy bitch with big projects grrrrr.
Hope they release a 10.2.9 for all the users having issues.
I just went to download .8 on my eMac, it's already on my iBook without issue, it's been pulled from the apple site. I guess it was serious enough to withdraw it.
Apple claims that the update was pulled because there was a network issue with some G4s. Here's a statement from Apple that was published in a MacCentral artical:
"We have temporarily removed the Mac OS X v10.2.8 software update while we resolve an issue affecting Ethernet networking on small number of Power Mac G4 desktop systems. We anticipate that the issue will be resolved soon."
Everyone else complaining that their computer locked up during restarting after applying the updater needs to remove any haxies and try again with the stand alone updater, which has since been pulled. I have a copy if anyone wants it.
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G4 dual 450 gigabit Ethernet
1 gig ram
80 gig hd
Partitioned into 2 volumes, hfs+ format
Os x 10.2.6
Os 9.2.2 for classic mode
Running fine, no major apps installed yet on this machine.
Installed 10.2.8 upgrade via apple's software update, install went fine, no errors.
Upon restart: grey apple screen, never moves beyond that point. No startup counter, nothing.
Can still boot from cd or hd into 9.
iBook 600Mhz 14inch 10.2.6 Client --> 10.2.8, no probs
Originally posted by ZO
G4 733MHz 10.2.6 Server --> 10.2.8 Server no probs
iBook 600Mhz 14inch 10.2.6 Client --> 10.2.8, no probs
iMac 333 10.2.6--->10.2.8 no problems
30 gig drive, 384megs of ram
Today is my iMac's last day of work as my powerbook will arrive tomorrow. Should i buy a cheap gold watch as a retirement gift?
No problems so far... everything seems ok. Repaired permisionss before update (it fixed a bunch of stuff) and after update (only fixed 1 thing). Here's hoping it cures my random freezes.
I think it came with 10.2.4 back in March, I have been to 10.2.6, and now to 10.2.8 without any problems.
Infact, the only real problem I have had is my bluetooth stopped workinging... but a quick PRAM/VRAM (or whatever is called) reset cleared all that up.
very happy with this iccle machine... all I need now is for someone on eBay to buy it so I can buy a 15" PB.
1.5GB of RAM. Four external FW HD totalling over 400GB. Two internal Drives as well. Not a problem yet.
bob
But then, I repair my permissions and run DiskWarrior once a week.
G4 450 tower, One gig of RAM, Radeon 8500.
Hope they release a 10.2.9 for all the users having issues.
"We have temporarily removed the Mac OS X v10.2.8 software update while we resolve an issue affecting Ethernet networking on small number of Power Mac G4 desktop systems. We anticipate that the issue will be resolved soon."
Everyone else complaining that their computer locked up during restarting after applying the updater needs to remove any haxies and try again with the stand alone updater, which has since been pulled. I have a copy if anyone wants it.