OS X 10.3.9 7W82 seeded to developers

MacRumors · Mar 22, 2005, 10:09 PM

Posted by Cafémacs, what appears to be a final build (7W82) of 10.3.9 has been seeded to Apple's developers.

Quote:

Improvements are said to*include:
- network volumes are now available in the Finder sidebar and Desktop for convenient access
- file sharing and directory services reliability for Mac (AFP), UNIX (NFS), PC (SMB/CIFS), PPTP, and wireless networks
- support for NTFS formatted volumes
- reliability of user logins, mounting of home directories in a networked environment, and launch of network applications
- updated PostScript and USB printing
- updated font management
- reliable disc burning and recording functionality
- Bluetooth compatibility for Apple Wireless Keyboard and Mouse and Bluetooth phones.
- iPods connected via USB 2.0 are now recognized by iTunes and iSync
- updated Open GL technology and ATI and NVIDIA graphics drivers
- updated Address Book, Calculator, Disk Utility, DVD Player, Image Capture, Mail, Preview, Safari, Stickies, and QuickTime applications
- compatibility for third party applications and devices
- additional support for FireWire and USB devices
- FileVault, FireWire 800 and WebDAV improvements from Update 10.3.1
- previous standalone security updates and Bluetooth Update 1.5.1

jimsowden · 11:29 PM

This probably means tiger won't come out in July.

narco · Mar 22, 2005, 10:11 PM

So does this mean that Tiger won't come out in a couple weeks?

Fishes,
narco.

AliensAreFuzzy · Mar 22, 2005, 10:12 PM

Yay! NTFS support. That will work wonders for my external HDD.

Nermal · Mar 22, 2005, 10:15 PM

Huh? I can read NTFS fine in 10.3.x (and maybe even in 10.2). Or do they mean write support?

AliensAreFuzzy · Mar 22, 2005, 10:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nermal

Huh? I can read NTFS fine in 10.3.x (and maybe even in 10.2). Or do they mean write support?

I certainly hope so. I can read of the drive fine, but I really wish I could write to it because I've got a 160GB drive that is formatted for my Windows machine that I would love to use for my new Mac Mini too.

Demon Hunter · Mar 22, 2005, 10:17 PM

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spaceballl · Mar 22, 2005, 10:17 PM

Bluetooth compatibility of phones eh? Does this mean that us Moto users are going to finally benefit from the "great relationship" Motorola has with Apple. Ugh... I can't believe bluetooth sync is still not functional.

Improving support of the wireless keyboard and mouse? I have one. When i type, it types. When I move the mouse, the pointer moves. Interested about ths too

mad jew · Mar 22, 2005, 10:17 PM

I don't think this is really related to Tiger all that much, but that might just be me. Anyways, kudos to Apple for NTFS support!

eXan · Mar 22, 2005, 10:17 PM

Updated Open GL?
I hope this will not slow down my slow machine anymore in games... Since 3.5 it began getting slower in games with each OS update

JeDiBoYTJ · Mar 22, 2005, 10:17 PM

my guess is that they are going to release this update right on or before they announce Tiger. can't hurt to keep the previous OS as up-to-date as possible, for the ones who dont have $130 to pay for a new OS right away.

Kenny Pollock · Mar 22, 2005, 10:19 PM

This doesn't mean Tiger won't be released soon, it just means that Apple is finishing up the 10.3.* series- this adds credibility to the "rumor" that 10.4 will be released REALLY soon.

homerjward · Mar 22, 2005, 10:24 PM

w00t! improvements to ntfs capabilities, improvements to disc burning, update to safari(!) although that could just be the recent security update, and updated disk utility (i guess for the better ntfs junk) this seems like an awesome update and i can't wait to get my hands on it lol

keysersoze · Mar 22, 2005, 10:25 PM

So, who else thinks that this:

- iPods connected via USB 2.0 are now recognized by iTunes and iSync

is good news?

Kenny Pollock · Mar 22, 2005, 10:25 PM

Also note that this is the last 10.3.* update-- so of course it's going to be a big/good one.

~loserman~ · Mar 22, 2005, 10:25 PM

This could end up being an outstanding update. Provided everything works.

BWhaler · Mar 22, 2005, 10:33 PM

WOW. That is one hell of an update. I suspect Apple cleared all of the bugs they intend to for 10.3 except for the odd security patch here and there.

Bring on Tiger. I can't wait for the features, and hopefully improved speed, compatibility, fewer bugs, and of course, even better security. It's OK to dream...but I am very hopeful for Tiger.

woxel1 · Mar 22, 2005, 10:35 PM

Hope those new graphics drivers bump things back up for me. It seems like every other time the drivers are upgraded my fps go up in UT2k4, and this last update was a real downer.

LeeTom · Mar 22, 2005, 10:35 PM

With this one I think I'm going to do a fresh install of 10.3, with a direct upgrade to 10.3.9.

And also, I don't think this will be the last upgrade to the 10.3 series. Logically, the next one will be 10.3.10. Which looks pretty good, visually at least.

Lee Tom

jmsait19 · Mar 22, 2005, 10:37 PM

it wouldnt shock me to see apple release this update and tiger in relatively close proximity. you get 10.4 for everyone with $129 on hand, and 10.3.9 for everyone who doesnt.

Kwyjibo · Mar 22, 2005, 10:41 PM

maybe 10.4 will come via software update i mean one can dream haha

If all of these features are true, then i expect they'll need some tweaking and we'll see the unprecendented 10.3.9.1 hehe haha well i'm exicted about tiger.

digitalbiker · Mar 22, 2005, 10:43 PM

This update sounds great if it makes a difference. I just haven't seen the improvements in the last few updates.

Also for you users that use .Mac and the iDisk, are you as annoyed as I am about the way that uploads to the public folder work as clumsy as they do.

If I drag a file to my iDisk it exhibits the following behavior.

1) Displays a blue progress bar which rapidly reports the byte tranfer of the file to the iDisk even though no bytes are actually transfer at this stage. example 200 mb file transfers in 2 seconds even though the file on iDisk is only a few kilobits in size.

2) Displays a constantly turning sideways blue barber pole with the message "finishing up please wait". Depending on the size of the file being transfered the wait can be a few minutes to hours. No progress bar is present to let you know where you are in the file transfer.

This is really annoying and misleading! You never know the status of the actual transfer and if you terminate the process early, you will corrupt the transfered file and have to wait at least 15 minutes before you can delete the file from your iDisk and try all over again.

Mechcozmo · Mar 22, 2005, 10:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LeeTom

With this one I think I'm going to do a fresh install of 10.3, with a direct upgrade to 10.3.9.

And also, I don't think this will be the last upgrade to the 10.3 series. Logically, the next one will be 10.3.10. Which looks pretty good, visually at least.

Just use the combo updater from the website... I think its called a delta updater, not sure, the one that has everything in it. Run that for the same idea. And might as well hold off on the clean install until Tiger. That's what I'm telling myself, at least.

Chaszmyr · Mar 22, 2005, 10:47 PM

I believe 10.3.9 was originally seeded quite a while go. I still believe Tiger will come out in April.

Kenny Pollock · Mar 22, 2005, 10:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mechcozmo

And might as well hold off on the clean install until Tiger. That's what I'm telling myself, at least.

Indeed, I'm telling myself the same thing. I'm a format-whore, so I'm waiting for Tiger impatiently.

I still have HIGH HOPES of 10.4 soon (upcoming WEEKS).

Mar 22, 2005, 10:11 PM	#2
jimsowden macrumors 68000 Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Boston, MA	This probably means tiger won't come out in July. __________________ King Donko of Punchstania Last edited by Rower_CPU : Mar 22, 2005 at 11:29 PM. Reason: no fp talk

Mar 22, 2005, 10:17 PM	#9
mad jew Demi-God (Moderator emeritus) Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Adelaide, Australia	I don't think this is really related to Tiger all that much, but that might just be me. Anyways, kudos to Apple for NTFS support! __________________ Some things are better mad...

Mar 22, 2005, 10:17 PM	#10
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Mar 22, 2005, 10:17 PM	#11
JeDiBoYTJ macrumors 6502a Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Ft. Lauderdale, FL	my guess is that they are going to release this update right on or before they announce Tiger. can't hurt to keep the previous OS as up-to-date as possible, for the ones who dont have $130 to pay for a new OS right away. __________________ Hardware: Rev. C 15in PowerBook G4 1.5ghz - 1GB RAM - 80GB HD - ATi Radeon 9700 64MB VRAM Switcher Since August 28th 2004... and not looking back www.va-films.com

Mar 22, 2005, 10:19 PM	#12
Kenny Pollock macrumors regular Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Hollywood, FL	Tiger's still on track... This doesn't mean Tiger won't be released soon, it just means that Apple is finishing up the 10.3.* series- this adds credibility to the "rumor" that 10.4 will be released REALLY soon. __________________ Kenny Pollock

Mar 22, 2005, 10:11 PM	#3
narco macrumors 65816 Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: California.	So does this mean that Tiger won't come out in a couple weeks? Fishes, narco.

Mar 22, 2005, 10:12 PM	#4
AliensAreFuzzy macrumors Demi-God Join Date: May 2004 Location: Madison, WI	Yay! NTFS support. That will work wonders for my external HDD.

Mar 22, 2005, 10:15 PM	#5
Nermal Demi-God (Moderator) Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Whakatane, New Zealand	Huh? I can read NTFS fine in 10.3.x (and maybe even in 10.2). Or do they mean write support?

Mar 22, 2005, 10:17 PM	#7
Demon Hunter macrumors 68020 Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Minneapolis, MN	UPDATED GFX DRIVERS Apple loves gamers not. UPDATED GFX DRIVERS Apple loves gamers not. UPDATED GFX DRIVERS

Mar 22, 2005, 10:17 PM	#8
spaceballl macrumors 68000 Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Silicon Valley	Bluetooth compatibility of phones eh? Does this mean that us Moto users are going to finally benefit from the "great relationship" Motorola has with Apple. Ugh... I can't believe bluetooth sync is still not functional. Improving support of the wireless keyboard and mouse? I have one. When i type, it types. When I move the mouse, the pointer moves. Interested about ths too

Mar 22, 2005, 10:24 PM	#13
homerjward macrumors 68030 Join Date: May 2004 Location: fig tree	w00t! improvements to ntfs capabilities, improvements to disc burning, update to safari(!) although that could just be the recent security update, and updated disk utility (i guess for the better ntfs junk) this seems like an awesome update and i can't wait to get my hands on it lol __________________ Congress shall make no law...abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press.

Mar 22, 2005, 10:25 PM	#14
keysersoze macrumors 65816 Join Date: Jan 2004	So, who else thinks that this: - iPods connected via USB 2.0 are now recognized by iTunes and iSync is good news? __________________ i love brits

Mar 22, 2005, 10:25 PM	#16
~loserman~ macrumors 6502a Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Land flowing with Milk and Honey	This could end up being an outstanding update. Provided everything works.

Mar 22, 2005, 10:33 PM	#17
BWhaler macrumors 68000 Join Date: Jan 2003	WOW. That is one hell of an update. I suspect Apple cleared all of the bugs they intend to for 10.3 except for the odd security patch here and there. Bring on Tiger. I can't wait for the features, and hopefully improved speed, compatibility, fewer bugs, and of course, even better security. It's OK to dream...but I am very hopeful for Tiger. __________________ "Faster, faster, until the thrill of speed overcomes the fear of death." -- Hunter Thompson

Mar 22, 2005, 10:35 PM	#18
woxel1 macrumors member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Frosty Village	Hope those new graphics drivers bump things back up for me. It seems like every other time the drivers are upgraded my fps go up in UT2k4, and this last update was a real downer.

Mar 22, 2005, 10:35 PM	#19
LeeTom macrumors Demi-God Join Date: May 2004	With this one I think I'm going to do a fresh install of 10.3, with a direct upgrade to 10.3.9. And also, I don't think this will be the last upgrade to the 10.3 series. Logically, the next one will be 10.3.10. Which looks pretty good, visually at least. Lee Tom

Mar 22, 2005, 10:37 PM	#20
jmsait19 macrumors 6502 Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: MO	it wouldnt shock me to see apple release this update and tiger in relatively close proximity. you get 10.4 for everyone with $129 on hand, and 10.3.9 for everyone who doesnt. __________________ We have enough youth... How about a "Fountain of Smart"

Mar 22, 2005, 10:41 PM	#21
Kwyjibo macrumors 68040 Join Date: Nov 2002	maybe 10.4 will come via software update i mean one can dream haha If all of these features are true, then i expect they'll need some tweaking and we'll see the unprecendented 10.3.9.1 hehe haha well i'm exicted about tiger.

Mar 22, 2005, 10:43 PM	#22
digitalbiker macrumors 65816 Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: The Road	Sounds great! This update sounds great if it makes a difference. I just haven't seen the improvements in the last few updates. Also for you users that use .Mac and the iDisk, are you as annoyed as I am about the way that uploads to the public folder work as clumsy as they do. If I drag a file to my iDisk it exhibits the following behavior. 1) Displays a blue progress bar which rapidly reports the byte tranfer of the file to the iDisk even though no bytes are actually transfer at this stage. example 200 mb file transfers in 2 seconds even though the file on iDisk is only a few kilobits in size. 2) Displays a constantly turning sideways blue barber pole with the message "finishing up please wait". Depending on the size of the file being transfered the wait can be a few minutes to hours. No progress bar is present to let you know where you are in the file transfer. This is really annoying and misleading! You never know the status of the actual transfer and if you terminate the process early, you will corrupt the transfered file and have to wait at least 15 minutes before you can delete the file from your iDisk and try all over again.

Mar 22, 2005, 10:47 PM	#24
Chaszmyr macrumors Demi-God Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Boulder, CO	I believe 10.3.9 was originally seeded quite a while go. I still believe Tiger will come out in April.

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