6D50 10.2.1 is out

[voyagerd]

yep 6D51, much better than 6D44.

[P-Worm]

is this available for download or is it a developer thing? Not that I really care, Jaguar makes me happy as it is.:)

However, that .1 could change a :) to a :D

P-Worm

[mac15]

I just got a copy of it, and I heard its the final, but I also heard that there were hints of another smaller seed to be pushed out, which will be 6D52, so who knows, anyways, I'll put up a pic soon

[Beej]

Can you post a list of the changes (ie the description that will appear software update)?

[mac15]

Well ok, here it is, not a big list but a list it is

The 10.2.1 Update delivers enhancements and improvements to the following applications, technologies and components: Mail, Image Capture, Help Viewer, graphics, printing, networking, Rendezvous, Kerberos, USB, FireWire, SCSI device compatibility and includes additional Digital Hub peripheral device support.

For detailed information on this Update, please visit http://www.info.apple.com/kbnum/n107036

[Hemingray]

Originally posted by mac15
Well ok, here it is, not a big list but a list it is

For detailed information on this Update, please visit http://www.info.apple.com/kbnum/n107036

Hm, the document number isn't valid anymore. Looks like they may have taken it down.

All I care about is if my Sonnet Tempo ATA/100 controller will work with this update! I paid $80 for it only to have it sit on my shelf because it crashes 10.2. :mad:

[mcrain]

Why is the X blue and not with the Jaguar fur??

[MacsRgr8]

Dear voyagerd

To be honest, I can't see exactly which build it is. Build 6D42 also showed Mac OS X 10.2.1 in the "About this Mac" window.
Could you please klik on the "Version 10.2.1" to show wich build you have installed?

Tnx.

[Backtothemac]

How is it better than 6D44?

Let us know.

B2TM

[sparkleytone]

does the installer actually have a list of fixes, changes, etc??? the other installer did not.

[kungfu]

Originally posted by mcrain
Why is the X blue and not with the Jaguar fur??

it never was furry in jaguar...

kungfu

[voyagerd]

heh, i never know that you could click on it.

The installer says this:
The 10.2.1 Update delivers enhancements and improvements to the following applications, technologies and components: Mail, Image Capture, Help Viewer, graphics, printing, networking, Rendezvous, Kerberos, USB, FireWire, SCSI device compatibility and includes additional Digital Hub peripheral device support.

For detailed information on this Update, please visit http://www.info.apple.com/kbnum/n107036
Here's a pic:

[voyagerd]

I also noticed the icon on the left atfter installing 6D50, does anyone know what it is? When you pull it down, it says "Request Attention..." but does nothing.:confused:

[mc68k]

Originally posted by voyagerd
I also noticed the icon on the left atfter installing 6D50, does anyone know what it is? When you pull it down, it says "Request Attention..." but does nothing.:confused: I'm not sure what it does, but I've seen it on regular 10.2 and 10.2 Server prior to your discovery.

[mc68k]

What's the word from those of you who have tried the 10.2.1 updates? Is it worth the trouble to go find these things? Do they allow for future updates?

thanks

[voyagerd]

yes, it's worth looking for them on carracho. ;)

[Catfish_Man]

Originally posted by mc68k
I'm not sure what it does, but I've seen it on regular 10.2 and 10.2 Server prior to your discovery. ...I think.

[AmbitiousLemon]

the i request attention thing is a remote desktop feature. and it is very annoying. if you command pull it out of the menubar it will just reappear later. grrr ive been hating that thing since it showed up [10.2.0].

[tim.shepherd]

That icon on the left is part of Remote Desktop.:)

[Pepzhez]

Is Apple going to force us all to pay full price in order to upgrade Jaguar to 10.2.1? (Sorry, couldn't resist! ..................... )

[Pepzhez]

Seriously, though ... does anyone have any idea when this will be offered as an official update d/l from Apple? I am curious about what the improvements are with USB and Firewire.

[daijones]

I heard 10.2.0 didn't take full advantage of quartz extreme, but that this would be fixed in 10.2.1 to deliver better performance. Is there a performance improvement?

[beez7777]

Originally posted by Pepzhez
Is Apple going to force us all to pay full price in order to upgrade Jaguar to 10.2.1? (Sorry, couldn't resist! ..................... )

I highly doubt it. I'm sure it'll just be a free download like the previous 10.1 updates.

[Pepzhez]

Jeez, beez ... I was joking ........ !

[beez7777]

Originally posted by Pepzhez
Seriously, though ... does anyone have any idea when this will be offered as an official update d/l from Apple? I am curious about what the improvements are with USB and Firewire.

Sorry for my previous post, I was unaware you were being facetious until after I posted.:)

There are some people on this board who have said much dumber things and were not joking..."What is the X for?"...:D

[mc68k]

I would have had this up earlier, but my computer decided to tank. It took me a couple hours to get it back up. I got scratched on my case too, to boot. :mad:

Here's pacifists view of 6D51's contenets:

[mc68k]

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[mc68k]

Sorry for the last post, I couldn't add a pic after it was submitted.

Anyways, here are all the kexts updated in 6D51 in case you are interested:

[voyagerd]

I have 6D51 now, i will get a pic after school today

[8thDegreeSavage]

Yeah im rocking 6D51...though i had to use a DOWNGRADER to get rid of 6D46 which i suggest you all do if your using a previous version of 10.2.1 (build 44 or 46).

[lou tsee]

so - does anyone know if 6D51 is the final build?

thanx

[Sepulchre]

Originally posted by 8thDegreeSavage
Yeah im rocking 6D51...though i had to use a DOWNGRADER to get rid of 6D46 which i suggest you all do if your using a previous version of 10.2.1 (build 44 or 46).

How do you mean DOWNGRADER? :confused:

[voyagerd]

Plasma:

[Dr. Distortion]

Got it up and running on my G4/500 DP too... seems to be quite stable...

[AmbitiousLemon]

Think Secret says 'soon' <http://www.thinksecret.com/news/macosx10213.html>

however everyone has been saying soon since before jaguar was even on shelves.

doesnt look like 'soon' will be soon enough for me though.

[8thDegreeSavage]

Originally posted by Sepulchre


How do you mean DOWNGRADER? :confused:


Sorry i should have explained, there is a downgrader out that allows you to essentially erase the previous builds of 10.2.1 6D44 and 6D46 for soem reson there is problems if you try to go up to 6D51 from those builds of 10.2.1

[Sepulchre]

Thats great, so if 6D51 is not the final I could use it (the downgrader) to downgrade and allow the final of 10.2.1 to install ok?

Can you post a link?

Thanks for the info :D

[mc68k]

Originally posted by Sepulchre
Thats great, so if 6D51 is not the final I could use it (the downgrader) to downgrade and allow the final of 10.2.1 to install ok?

Can you post a link?

Thanks for the info :D This isn't exactly freeware that we're downloading. It's beta software covered under the Apple NDA. People just don't put up html links to it on their websites. That's asking for trouble.

The server communities to look for it on are Carracho and KDX.

[MacBandit]

I feel anyone who suggests that someone run any form of a prerelease operating system is doing that user and the manufacturer a great disservice. There are a great many reasons for this but you all know them.

[AmbitiousLemon]

i am very much in favor of sharing and exploring these sorts of things, however, in this case, as mc68k mentioned this is not freeware. it is software betas meant for distribution to beta testers and is covered under apple's NDA. discussion of how to obtain such material is not allowed in these forums.

and as a less moderatory note, you should never run such software as your main operating system. this is not distributed to the public for a very good reason (besides apple liking its secrets), it is not finished and could screw up your machines. if you feel you are experienced enough to test out betaware you should also be experienced enough to know that you should run this on a spare computer, drive, or partition and be damned careful to prevent loss of data. also if testing betaware is something you enjoy you should contact software developers with your feedback and let them know you would be interested in beta testing their software in the future. it might sound improbably but i think you woudl be surprised how open a company will be with their betas if you provide good feedback.

all that being said, please refrain from discussing the acquisition of materials such as these through anything but the legal routes. a public forum is not the best place for this and is not allowed on this particular public forum.

[MacBandit]

Originally posted by AmbitiousLemon
i am very much in favor of sharing and exploring these sorts of things, however, in this case, as mc68k mentioned this is not freeware. it is software betas meant for distribution to beta testers and is covered under apple's NDA. discussion of how to obtain such material is not allowed in these forums.

and as a less moderatory note, you should never run such software as your main operating system. this is not distributed to the public for a very good reason (besides apple liking its secrets), it is not finished and could screw up your machines. if you feel you are experienced enough to test out betaware you should also be experienced enough to know that you should run this on a spare computer, drive, or partition and be damned careful to prevent loss of data. also if testing betaware is something you enjoy you should contact software developers with your feedback and let them know you would be interested in beta testing their software in the future. it might sound improbably but i think you woudl be surprised how open a company will be with their betas if you provide good feedback.

all that being said, please refrain from discussing the acquisition of materials such as these through anything but the legal routes. a public forum is not the best place for this and is not allowed on this particular public forum.


Thank you.

[Sepulchre]

Originally posted by mc68k
This isn't exactly freeware that we're downloading. It's beta software covered under the Apple NDA. People just don't put up html links to it on their websites. That's asking for trouble.

The server communities to look for it on are Carracho and KDX.

Hey! Steady on! I do happen to have ADC seed access, and was only asking what this 'downgrader' software was to ensure I don’t have to perform a clean install should a newer build come out, I’ve not installed any previous builds so have no experience with updating to newer builds of the same OS version.

Please do not jump to conclusions!

This question was asked with the best intentions I was however under the impression that the 'downgrader' software was legitimate.

And yes I'm aware of the NDA and feel that in no way have I contravened it.

Sorry for asking! jeez! :mad:

[mc68k]

Originally posted by Sepulchre
This question was asked with the best intentions I was however under the impression that the 'downgrader' software was legitimate.

And yes I'm aware of the NDA and feel that in no way have I contravened it.Cool. Didn't know if everyone here knew where all these builds are coming from. I just wanted to take the oppurtunity to educate. No hard feelings. :)

[samdweck]

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[mac15]

of course its till aqua, jaguar is just the code name, and besides, I would rather be soaked in aqua than jaguar, there are some jaguar skins anyways

[moby1]

RE: 6D51 - Nice! Smooth.

There's a definite improvement in QE. I've never seen a computer look so good.

BTW - do not install these updates over another 10.2.1 update.

Does anyone know where the "X" image in the about box lives. I'd like to give it some furr : )


M1

[mac15]

I installed an update over an update and its still smooth, Went from 6D46 to 6D50 to 6D51 with no trouble at all

[Esquare]

6D50 and 6D51 do not work on Wallstreet and Pismo Powerbooks (at least not mine). After restart keyboard isn't functional. Beware!

:rolleyes:

EE