iWork Updates Now Available

MacRumors · Mar 17, 2005, 10:24 PM

Now available via Software Update for current iWork owners:

Keynote 2.0.1
Keynote 2.0.1 addresses isolated issues that may have affected reliability for some customers.

Pages 1.0.1
Pages 1.0.1 addresses isolated issues that may have affected reliability for some customers and resolves an issue related to deleting complete pages.

hob · 10:59 AM

Excellent, I hope this solves the problems I've been hearing about from some users...

GrannySmith_G5 · Mar 17, 2005, 10:33 PM

Anyone have the abridged descriptions of these updates?

Mudbug · Mar 17, 2005, 10:36 PM

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Originally Posted by GrannySmith_G5

Anyone have the abridged descriptions of these updates?

"it fixes stuff."

Macaddicttt · Mar 17, 2005, 10:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Mudbug

"it fixes stuff."

Best description of an update ever.

LimeiBook86 · Mar 17, 2005, 10:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Macaddicttt

Best description of an update ever.

hahaha

I didn't' notice anything wrong in iWork but I guess updates can't hurt. *thinks of iPhoto*

ChrisH3677 · Mar 17, 2005, 10:42 PM

"fixes issue with deleting complete pages"?? Now I'm excited!!

Pismo · Mar 17, 2005, 10:43 PM

Anyone know if these updates will speed up Pages and Keynote 2? They are both very slow on my computer. Of course, I'm using a 400 MHz PowerBook so that might be the problem right there. Other than that, I haven't seen any bugs or "weirdness" from both these apps.

I guess things will be a lot snappier when my new 15" AluBook arrives next week

dashiel · Mar 17, 2005, 10:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Pismo

Anyone know if these updates will speed up Pages and Keynote 2? They are both very slow on my computer. Of course, I'm using a 400 MHz PowerBook so that might be the problem right there. Other than that, I haven't seen any bugs or "weirdness" from both these apps.

I guess things will be a lot snappier when my new 15" AluBook arrives next week

pages starts to drag on my dual 2.0 Ghz w/1.5 GB of RAM if i get too crazy with objects and wrapping text... i can't imagine what a dog it would be on a 400mhz machine.

MontyZ · Mar 17, 2005, 10:53 PM

It's nice to see Apple releases software fixes fairly quickly. If only Adobe did the same.

Now I wish they would release a Spreadsheet program so I can kiss MS Office goodbye forever.

virus1 · Mar 17, 2005, 10:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Pismo

Anyone know if these updates will speed up Pages and Keynote 2? They are both very slow on my computer. Of course, I'm using a 400 MHz PowerBook so that might be the problem right there. Other than that, I haven't seen any bugs or "weirdness" from both these apps.

I guess things will be a lot snappier when my new 15" AluBook arrives next week

They are slow on my 1ghz PB as well. i was just about to comment on that. in fact, it seems that all of apple's ilife and iwork is much slower than some of thier pro apps such as soundtrack or fcp. (witch i am sure will be fixed at nab this year.. never fear)

neilt · Mar 17, 2005, 10:54 PM

if i control click (i use a one button mouse after all

) in the thumbnail drawer and copy a slide using the contextual menu, then try to paste it also using the contextual menu, keynote crashes....

this happens every time.. I have never been able to do this without a crash, hoped this update would fix it, but no go.....

neilt

Pismo · Mar 17, 2005, 11:00 PM

I bought iWork on impulse. I knew I wouldn't be able to use it efficiently. Keynote 2 is a dog on my machine and I can only use a few transitions because my graphics card is not powerful enough.

My new PowerBook is scheduled to ship 3/24 so once I get it, you'll never hear me complain again about speed. Can you say "Huge Upgrade"?

Mike D · Mar 17, 2005, 11:03 PM

Still a bit unwieldy, but at least now you can delete a page by highlighting the text and selecting "delete page" from the edit menu. Solves the biggest problem with the program thus far, in my opinion...

weev · Mar 17, 2005, 11:43 PM

I already use pages for everything I used Word for, except a Thesaurus.

For a new app Pages is very good, it will be a sleeper, in my opinion.

Bring on a thesaurus!

btw, these apps run well on the G5 dual

ChrisH3677 · Mar 18, 2005, 12:06 AM

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Originally Posted by weev

I already use pages for everything I used Word for, except a Thesaurus.

For a new app Pages is very good, it will be a sleeper, in my opinion.

Bring on a thesaurus!

btw, these apps run well on the G5 dual

Heya - Nisus Thesaurus is a good alternative until then - and it's free!It runs as a service and can selected words can be looked up by pressing the shortcut key (command-shift-fullstop)

And it's great to have Delete Pages.

Not sure if it's snappier.

~Shard~ · Mar 18, 2005, 12:12 AM

Nice to see Apple being responsive on this. They should be though, especially with a new product like iWork. They definitely don't want to disappoint new users or else they may forever be turned off the suite.

markie · Mar 18, 2005, 12:23 AM

I too bought iWork on impulse - I use Keynote. I have mixed uses for pages - for real word processing I love it. But MS Word is better for taking notes in classes (Notebook mode) and for formatting an APA research paper easily. For fun stuff, I use Pages though.

bousozoku · Mar 18, 2005, 01:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Mike D

Still a bit unwieldy, but at least now you can delete a page by highlighting the text and selecting "delete page" from the edit menu. Solves the biggest problem with the program thus far, in my opinion...

Barely better but it's a step closer. Now, if they'll re-do it by version 2.0 and create a page sorter to allow a fixed page layout and insertion deletion just like a desktop publishing application, I'd be set.

nightdweller25 · Mar 18, 2005, 01:52 AM

im really flustered, i have iWork and its legal and everything, but i can't get the updates, it says my software is up to date, but i check and they are still 1.0, do i need to register?

sord · Mar 18, 2005, 01:57 AM

Never had any problems with the originals, but what the hell its an update

Hoping for a grammar checker sometime

Fredstar · Mar 18, 2005, 02:18 AM

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Originally Posted by nightdweller25

im really flustered, i have iWork and its legal and everything, but i can't get the updates, it says my software is up to date, but i check and they are still 1.0, do i need to register?

I Can't download it either, i am sure it will be available later in the day for us- always happens with updates.

bousozoku · Mar 18, 2005, 02:28 AM

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Originally Posted by nightdweller25

im really flustered, i have iWork and its legal and everything, but i can't get the updates, it says my software is up to date, but i check and they are still 1.0, do i need to register?

If you have them in the Applications folder, wait a while. If not, you may want to move them there temporarily.

Zaty · Mar 18, 2005, 02:36 AM

Unfortunately, not all bugs have been fixed. The TOC numbering bug still exists. E. g if you use Roman numerals to number your pages TOC will still display Arab numerals. And no, at least Pages is not any faster. We have to hope Apple plans version 1.1 which will really improve things.

ebally · Mar 18, 2005, 04:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nightdweller25

im really flustered, i have iWork and its legal and everything, but i can't get the updates, it says my software is up to date, but i check and they are still 1.0, do i need to register?

It seems Software Update will only see Keynote or Pages if they are located in the original default location folder. eg. Aplications/iWork

Once you update them, you can move the back to where you want.

Mar 17, 2005, 10:24 PM	#1
MacRumors macrumors bot Join Date: Apr 2001	iWork Updates Now Available Now available via Software Update for current iWork owners: Keynote 2.0.1 Keynote 2.0.1 addresses isolated issues that may have affected reliability for some customers. Pages 1.0.1 Pages 1.0.1 addresses isolated issues that may have affected reliability for some customers and resolves an issue related to deleting complete pages.

Mar 17, 2005, 10:27 PM	#2
hob macrumors 68000 Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: London, UK	Excellent, I hope this solves the problems I've been hearing about from some users... __________________ see robmac.net for my work Last edited by Mudbug : Mar 18, 2005 at 10:59 AM.

Mar 17, 2005, 10:33 PM	#3
GrannySmith_G5 macrumors 6502 Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: oith	Anyone have the abridged descriptions of these updates? __________________ "Get down from the cross, we could use the wood" - Tom Waits

Mar 17, 2005, 10:42 PM	#7
ChrisH3677 macrumors 6502a Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Victoria, Australia	"fixes issue with deleting complete pages"?? Now I'm excited!! __________________ Computer:iMac Core Duo 2GHz Windoze switcher: August 2003 Other Macs: Wife's: iBook 366Mhz clamshell; Kid's: eMac 800Mhz

Mar 17, 2005, 10:54 PM	#12
neilt macrumors regular Join Date: May 2002 Location: Phoenix, AZ	a problem i still have if i control click (i use a one button mouse after all ) in the thumbnail drawer and copy a slide using the contextual menu, then try to paste it also using the contextual menu, keynote crashes.... this happens every time.. I have never been able to do this without a crash, hoped this update would fix it, but no go..... neilt __________________ There are 10 kinds of people in the world. Those who understand binary and those that don't.

Mar 17, 2005, 10:43 PM	#8
Pismo macrumors 6502 Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: NH	Anyone know if these updates will speed up Pages and Keynote 2? They are both very slow on my computer. Of course, I'm using a 400 MHz PowerBook so that might be the problem right there. Other than that, I haven't seen any bugs or "weirdness" from both these apps. I guess things will be a lot snappier when my new 15" AluBook arrives next week

Mar 17, 2005, 10:53 PM	#10
MontyZ Banned Join Date: Jan 2005	It's nice to see Apple releases software fixes fairly quickly. If only Adobe did the same. Now I wish they would release a Spreadsheet program so I can kiss MS Office goodbye forever.

Mar 17, 2005, 11:00 PM	#13
Pismo macrumors 6502 Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: NH	I bought iWork on impulse. I knew I wouldn't be able to use it efficiently. Keynote 2 is a dog on my machine and I can only use a few transitions because my graphics card is not powerful enough. My new PowerBook is scheduled to ship 3/24 so once I get it, you'll never hear me complain again about speed. Can you say "Huge Upgrade"?

Mar 17, 2005, 11:03 PM	#14
Mike D macrumors newbie Join Date: Jul 2004	can finally delete a page Still a bit unwieldy, but at least now you can delete a page by highlighting the text and selecting "delete page" from the edit menu. Solves the biggest problem with the program thus far, in my opinion...

Mar 17, 2005, 11:43 PM	#15
weev macrumors regular Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Sydney, Australia	I already use pages for everything I used Word for, except a Thesaurus. For a new app Pages is very good, it will be a sleeper, in my opinion. Bring on a thesaurus! btw, these apps run well on the G5 dual

Mar 18, 2005, 12:12 AM	#17
~Shard~ macrumors Demi-God Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: 1123.6536.5321	Nice to see Apple being responsive on this. They should be though, especially with a new product like iWork. They definitely don't want to disappoint new users or else they may forever be turned off the suite. __________________ My riches consist not in the extent of my possessions, but in the fewness of my wants. - J. Brotherton

Mar 18, 2005, 12:23 AM	#18
markie macrumors regular Join Date: Sep 2003	I too bought iWork on impulse - I use Keynote. I have mixed uses for pages - for real word processing I love it. But MS Word is better for taking notes in classes (Notebook mode) and for formatting an APA research paper easily. For fun stuff, I use Pages though.

Mar 18, 2005, 01:52 AM	#20
nightdweller25 macrumors 6502 Join Date: Mar 2005	fustration im really flustered, i have iWork and its legal and everything, but i can't get the updates, it says my software is up to date, but i check and they are still 1.0, do i need to register?

Mar 18, 2005, 01:57 AM	#21
sord macrumors 6502 Join Date: Jun 2004	Never had any problems with the originals, but what the hell its an update Hoping for a grammar checker sometime __________________ 12" iBook 1GHz 768MB RAM 60GB HD Airport Extreme [sold and missed] 17" iMac G5 1.6GHz 768MB RAM 160GB HD [sold] PowerMac Quad 2.5GHz G5 2.5GB RAM

Mar 18, 2005, 02:36 AM	#24
Zaty macrumors 65816 Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Switzerland	TOC bug not fixed Unfortunately, not all bugs have been fixed. The TOC numbering bug still exists. E. g if you use Roman numerals to number your pages TOC will still display Arab numerals. And no, at least Pages is not any faster. We have to hope Apple plans version 1.1 which will really improve things.

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