Latest Mac OS X 10.4.9 seed patches Bluetooth, DVD burning bugs
A maintenance and security update for Apple's Mac OS X 10.4 Tiger operating system inched closer to a release this week, with the latest pre-release builds reflecting no known issues with the software.
Following a two-week hiatus that saw no seeds of the impending update, the Cupertino based Mac maker has reportedly released to its developers Mac OS X 10.4.9 builds 8P2130 and 8P130.
The two builds, for Intel- and PowerPC-based Macs, respectively, were said to weigh in at 166.8 MB and 72.4 MB in bare bones "Delta" form. Slightly heftier "Combo" updates, which pack previous standalone security and other updates, came in at 309.6 MB and 166.8 MB.
In a set of release notes accompanying the latest builds, Apple reportedly informed its developers of the implementation of three new bug fixes since builds 8P125 and 8P2125, bringing the total number of code corrections in Mac OS X 10.4.9 to over 100.
Specifically, Apple said it fixed issues with deleting Bluetooth headsets from the Mac OS X Bluetooth preferences. It also took care of some problems with DiscRecording and the burning of DVDs, as well as others with CoreAudio and AudioConverter.
Again, Apple asked that developers focus their testing efforts around key system components such as Audio, Bluetooth, bonjour, Disk Images, FireWire, Fonts, Graphics, iCal, iChat Video Conferencing, iSync, Rosetta, USB and .Mac Connectivity.
A precise release date for Mac OS X 10.4.9 remains imminent but unknown.
Following a two-week hiatus that saw no seeds of the impending update, the Cupertino based Mac maker has reportedly released to its developers Mac OS X 10.4.9 builds 8P2130 and 8P130.
The two builds, for Intel- and PowerPC-based Macs, respectively, were said to weigh in at 166.8 MB and 72.4 MB in bare bones "Delta" form. Slightly heftier "Combo" updates, which pack previous standalone security and other updates, came in at 309.6 MB and 166.8 MB.
In a set of release notes accompanying the latest builds, Apple reportedly informed its developers of the implementation of three new bug fixes since builds 8P125 and 8P2125, bringing the total number of code corrections in Mac OS X 10.4.9 to over 100.
Specifically, Apple said it fixed issues with deleting Bluetooth headsets from the Mac OS X Bluetooth preferences. It also took care of some problems with DiscRecording and the burning of DVDs, as well as others with CoreAudio and AudioConverter.
Again, Apple asked that developers focus their testing efforts around key system components such as Audio, Bluetooth, bonjour, Disk Images, FireWire, Fonts, Graphics, iCal, iChat Video Conferencing, iSync, Rosetta, USB and .Mac Connectivity.
A precise release date for Mac OS X 10.4.9 remains imminent but unknown.
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The two builds, for Intel- and PowerPC-based Macs, respectively, were said to weigh in at 166.8 MB and 72.4 MB in bare bones "Delta" form. Slightly heftier "Combo" updates, which pack previous standalone security and other updates, came in at 309.6 MB and 166.8 MB.
If these are "slightly heftier" combo updates, then I am a feather.
It's been 5 months since 10.4.8 was released. I don't see Apple taking 5 months from now to release Leopard.
I hope they fix the issue where you put a blank CD in the drive and try to burn a Burn Folder, and it won't recognise the CD until you reinsert it whilst the burning dialog is open.
I agree. What a stupid bug!
It definitely looks like a software glitch to me. It works until the application I'm using it with closes. Then I have to remove it and reinstall it. H300.
I hope it's fixed cause this bug has rendered iDVD useless to me.
While the wait is annoying, I'm glad they're taking the time to fix so many bugs.
Definitely. I'd rather it be fixed right the first time than be rushed out the door.
actually there is a bug I'd like fixed. When I'm listening to iTunes if a song has 0:00 time left and I hit the back button to play it again it wont play it. I have to hit pause and then hit play again for the song to start back up. thats just one small bug that gets to me. I havent noticed any others like the encoding mostly cause i dont do really any encoding at all. Im not too much of a power user.
Yeah, I've noticed the same, but usually with podcasts. If I'm finished with a podcast, its alway used to be easiest for me to just drag the slider all the way to the right, and it would be done and played. Well, the slider goes to 0:00, the pause button is visible (like its playing) but its not marked as played. You have to hit pause, then play, then it will register it as played.
Another issue I have (just more out of my analness, I'm sure) is that if you're playing a song to near the end, pause it, then play another song, it marks the previous one as played (as in "Well, you got 95% through it, so we're going to say 'close enough' and mark it). A real PITA when all I'm trying to do is check for some dead-air at the end, and not actually listening to the song per se (and its a pain because it screws up my smart playlists - not to mention the fact that it shows it played more then I've actually listened to it! How dare it!)
Not that it matters, since iTunes isn't something that's updated with the OS.
While the wait is annoying, I'm glad they're taking the time to fix so many bugs.
As for me, I'd rather they issued smaller bug fixes as they were done, rather than just conglom them into one big release which is more likely to cause all sorts of issues on install. There's no reason why walshbj should have to wait for his headset fix just because there's a problem with some other areas. Or why should those like Shookster wait for a fix on his CD recording bug (if it were to be fixed, that is) because some guy at Apple can't figure out why bluetooth handsets keep disconnecting.
OS X has integrated into it all these disparate pieces which, in a well-designed system, would be independent of each other. That, then, should allow them to be released piece-meal.
But this is just Apple being Apple, releasing things en masse because it thinks its simpler for users (apparently they think very little of their user base).
On another update point, I'd love it if OS X could actually tell me when an update was available when I'm logged into a non-admin account. When I logged in as an admin over the weekend to install some apps, only then did AutoUpdate tell me there was a slew of files to install (actually some dating to January - gee, hope they weren't important security fixes in there).
(apparently they think very little of their user base)
Nah, it's the user base that thinks very much of themselves.
As for me, I'd rather they issued smaller bug fixes as they were done, rather than just conglom them into one big release which is more likely to cause all sorts of issues on install.
I've never had "all sorts of issues on install" and I have 10 Macs of various ages/processors/OS.
There's no reason why walshbj should have to wait for his headset fix just because there's a problem with some other areas. Or why should those like Shookster wait for a fix on his CD recording bug (if it were to be fixed, that is) because some guy at Apple can't figure out why bluetooth handsets keep disconnecting.
OS X has integrated into it all these disparate pieces which, in a well-designed system, would be independent of each other. That, then, should allow them to be released piece-meal.
But this is just Apple being Apple, releasing things en masse because it thinks its simpler for users (apparently they think very little of their user base).
Am I the only one who gets individual AirPort, Bluetooth, etc updates? Heck, just yesterday they released a WWAN Update. If you're not getting them let me know. I'd be happy to put them on my server so you can grab 'em.
On another update point, I'd love it if OS X could actually tell me when an update was available when I'm logged into a non-admin account. When I logged in as an admin over the weekend to install some apps, only then did AutoUpdate tell me there was a slew of files to install (actually some dating to January - gee, hope they weren't important security fixes in there).
This used to bother me also, but sometimes you have to look past your own nose and think of someone other than yourself (you can do it). I have 10 Macs all used by different people who have unprivledged user accounts. Do I really want software update to be popping up telling someone who doesn't have the proper permissions to install the updates that they are available for installation? Nope. You're not so lazy that you can't run a manual check for updates once a week, are you?
This used to bother me also, but sometimes you have to look past your own nose and think of someone other than yourself (you can do it). I have 10 Macs all used by different people who have unprivledged user accounts. Do I really want software update to be popping up telling someone who doesn't have the proper permissions to install the updates that they are available for installation? Nope.
Well, that's all nice. But then do you have to walk 10 different people into updating their system? Or waste your own time doing it for them? Or just not do it and don't care. Its just a conundrum, because you're told to use non-admin accounts for security purposes, but if you use just those, you never get the security patches apple posts (then again, its not apple who tells you to use non-admin accounts, since they default to it).
Personally I'd rather have the option to know about the update. Hell, I'd like to have the option that windoze has and just let the freakin' thing install on its own. Then you can have your users all up-to-date and secure without having to spend the time to do the update yourself.
Then again, iTunes will tell you there's an update available, even if you don't have permissions to install it.
BTW, on a side note. Does any of the users of your macs you manage have an iPod? And, if so, have they ever needed to just restore the thing because its acting up? Because, oddly enough, you can't restore an iPod unless you have an administrator username/password. Ah, the joys of non-admin accounts.
You're not so lazy that you can't run a manual check for updates once a week, are you?
Ah, I guess that's the difference between you and me (besides the fact that you think someone must be lazy because they don't want to, or can't remember to, run a manual check for updates). I'd rather do work on my computer, or play games, or do something other than wonder whether or not I need to run some maintnenace scripts, or check for an update, or anything along those lines. You know, some people think computers should be easy to use and not force themselves onto your lives (hey, its why you use a mac, right?).
From the care taken with this update (and the sheer number of builds - 130), I suspect there will be no 10.4.10 and 10.4.9 will be the last Tiger update.
It's been 5 months since 10.4.8 was released. I don't see Apple taking 5 months from now to release Leopard.
Yes. Looks like Apple does not like 10.x.10 designations for their builds. I say three weeks to 10.4.9 release, then two weeks after Leopard Gold Mater 10.5.0 is announced.
In the meantime smaller updates can be issued for 10.4.9 without designating a 10.4.10.
End of March - LEOPARD ARRIVES !!! early APRIL - SHIPPING ..!!!! w00000000t !!!!!1!!!!!!!!111!!
Nah, it's the user base that thinks very much of themselves.
Zing! Touche 8)
Am I the only one who gets individual AirPort, Bluetooth, etc updates? Heck, just yesterday they released a WWAN Update. If you're not getting them let me know. I'd be happy to put them on my server so you can grab 'em.
It's all cool bro. 10.3.9 and 10.4.8 on iBook G4 933mhz and MacBook Core[1]Duo 2ghz respectively, no problems. Best and simplest updating system ever. EVER. Like seriously, have you all seen/ tried the garbage that is Windows Updating? The worst ironically, is the continuous nagging - would you like updates? oh, we got updates? why did you turn updates off? I'm sad, feel like an update? oh, this update updates the update that got accidentally updated when you updated.
Vista version:
would you like updates? Are you sure? Really? oh, we got updates... Are you sure? Really? why did you turn updates off? Are you sure? Really? I'm sad, feel like an update? Are you sure? Really? oh, this update updates the update that got accidentally updated when you updated. Are you sure? Really? Really? Really really no takebacks, your final answer?
The best is the "Are you sure? Really? This driver has not been verified" when installing drivers. It basically means:
There are a million devices so you have to depend on a ton of third-party drivers. But we instantly cover our ass by asking you if you want to install it, then if anything breaks the system we just blame the driver, and hell, we checked with you two or three times if that's what you really really, really wanted to do...
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Whatevs, I'll get a new game or two for WinXP2Pro and my nVidia 6600GT today, perhaps 8)
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