| Mac OS X 10.4.8 Released |
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| Friday, 29 September 2006 | |
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Apple Software Update has released the latest update to OS X Tiger (10.4.8) on 29 September 2006. The 10.4.8 Update is recommended for all users and includes general operating system fixes, as well as specific fixes for the following applications and technologies: - sharing using AFP, SMB/CIFS, NFS and FTP file sharing protocols - reliable access to Open Directory, LDAP and Active Directory services - login and authentication in a variety of network environments - file access and byte range locking with AFP file sharing - network access when using proxy server automatic configuration files - connecting to Cisco VPN servers using IP/Sec and NAT - AirPort including connectivity to EAP-FAST networks - Bluetooth wireless connectivity - RAW camera support, including updated ATI and NVIDIA graphics drivers - usability of Dashboard and widgets - searching iWork ‘06 and Microsoft Office documents with Spotlight - saving Word documents automatically when using a network home directory - viewing of QuickTime streaming media behind a firewall - audio playback in QuickTime, iTunes, Final Cut Pro, and Soundtrack applications - ensuring icons are spaced correctly when viewed on desktop - determining the space required to burn folders - synchronizing contacts, bookmarks, and calendars to .Mac and mobile phones - mounting and unmounting iDisk volumes - time zone and daylight savings for 2006 and 2007 - using OpenType fonts in Microsoft Word - Address Book, AppleScript, Automator, Dictionary, Font Book, iCal, iChat, DVD Player, Keynote, Mail, Preview, Safari, and Stickies - Disk Utility, Keychain Access, Migration Assistant, and Software Update - compatibility with third party applications and devices - previous Mac OS X updates and standalone security updates The update is available for both PowerPC and Intel versions of Mac OS X. We recommend manual downloading and upgrading using the Combo version of the updater for all production machines. Experience with previous updates has shown that this gives better results. See link below. Intel OS X 10.4.8 Combo PPC OS X 10.4.8 Combo |
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