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10.4.5 Available via Software Update (for both PPC and Intel-based Macs)
As a Valentine's day present to us all, Apple has released Mac OS X Update version 10.4.5. Run Software Update now to download and install the System Update, but be warned: a restart is required. My Intel-flavored version of the update weighs in at 40.6MBs (Scott reports that his PPC version is only 6.4MBs in size) and "is recommended for all users and includes general operating system fixes, as well as specific fixes for the following applications and technologies: iChat video conferencing, Safari rendering of web pages, usability of Dashboard and widgets, viewing of QuickTime streaming media behind a firewall, printing to some Epson printer models, iDisk and Portable Home Directory syncing, time zone and daylight savings for 2006 and 2007, VPN connections to Cisco servers when using NAT, compatibility with third party applications and devices" and a slew of other "previous standalone security updates."You can find more info about the update via this KBarticle. Lock and load.Thanks to everyone who sent this in!
Backup 3.1 is available
.Mac users: Launch Software Update. Apple has released Backup 3.1, with several changes. According to Apple:"Backup 3.1 delivers added support for some backup destinations and addresses file restoration and other issues. Backup 3.1 is recommended for all users of Backup 3.0. Significant areas addressed are: improved support for iDisk, local hard drives, and some network destinations (Mac OS X Tiger only); new iWeb QuickPick and updated iLife plan; and addresses issues with restoring files."I'm looking forward to checking out the iWeb QuickPick. Grab your copy, and let us know if anything goes wonky.
DVD Studio Pro 4 updated
Apple has released updates to DVD Studio Pro 4, the professional level toolset for creating commercial DVDs. According to Apple, "DVD Studio Pro 4.0.3 updates compliance for the 1.0 HD DVD Video standard content specification to Tiger and Panther based users. Users with DVD Studio Pro 4.0 or later need to install this update to ensure their projects are compliant with the 1.0 HD DVD Video standard content specification." Requirements for this update include: A 733MHz or faster Macintosh computer (G5 processor required for HD authoring and playback) 8MB of video memory (32MB recommended) 512MB of RAM (1GB required for HD) AGP Quartz Extreme graphics card You can download the update here.
Apple Pushing iLife '06 on Customers?
Imagine my dismay after getting a fat little pop-up ad for iLife '06 when launching iPhoto today. I really hate it when companies push non-free software updates on their customers. Yes, I know I can just shut up and click the "don't tell me again" button, but it still irks me.When I uncheck "Check for Software Updates" in my System Preferences -> Software Update, I naively hope that Apple doesn't bother me with software updates. While I'm on this topic, I feel like iTunes bugs me for updates too often as well, even though they are free. Perhaps I need to work in a different operating system today to counter my grouchiness.
Safari 1.3.2 for Panther is available
The software updates just keep popping up this week. Today, Apple has released Safari update 1.3.2 for Panther via Software Update. According to Apple, "Safari version 1.3.2 for Mac OS X Panther improves website compatibility, application stability and support for 3rd party web applications." Also note that Safari 1.3.1 must be installed prior to running this update. You can grab it via the web here.
Mac OS X Server Admin Tools updated to 10.4.4
Don't put that mouse down just yet, it's time to launch Software Update again. Apple has updated their Server Admin Tools to version 10.4.4. According to Apple,"This update provides compatibility for administering Mac OS X Server from Mac OS X computers, and is recommended for all systems. It includes updates to: Server Admin and Workgroup Manager QuickTime Broadcaster and QTSS Publisher Server Assistant, Server Monitor and Xgrid Admin System Image Utility and Gateway Setup Assistant" You can get the full run-down here. Go and grab your copy.
15-inch aluminum PowerBook battery update
Apple has released a Battery Update specific to the 15-inch Aluminum PowerBook. I'm not sure if that includes all of the 15-inch Aluminum books, but it showed up in Software Update, and my book is one of the latest DL SuperDrive models out there. Straight from Sotware Update, this 820 KB update "aids the 15-inch Aluminum PowerBook battery in performing at full capacity."I haven't really heard of any issues, though I always suspected I wasn't getting the most out of my fairly new battery. Since I typically have a lot of apps running that pummel my WiFi and hard drive, I wasn't going to make a stink out of it. Regardless, I hope this update does some good for all you 15-inch aluminum PowerBook owners out there.[thanks meatmcguffin!]
Security Update 2005-007
Apple has released Security Update 2005-007 via Software Update. According to Apple, "Security Update 2005-007 delivers a number of security enhancements and is recommended for all Macintosh users. This update includes the following components: AppKit, BlueTooth, CoreFoundation, cups, Directory Services, HIToolBox, Kerberos, loginwindow, Mail, OpenSSL, QuartzComposerScreenSaver, Security Interface, Safari, X11, and zlib." This update is also available via the web.[Thanks to everyone who sent this in]
