Mac OS 10.4.8 Imminent?

MacRumors · Sep 27, 2006, 09:49 AM

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According to a Digg.com story, Apple has seeded OS 10.4.8 Build 8L2125 to developers. According to the poster (named "appledev"), no significant issues remain which could indicate a release within days.

The Intel Version weighs in at 206 MB, with the PowerPC Version weighing in at a significantly less 30.8 MB. Previous rumors indicated significant work was being done on Rosetta, which could explain the substantial size difference (although Intel versions have typically been larger, as Mac OS 10.4.7, released in June, was 133 MB Intel and 64 MB PPC). Other previous (unconfirmed) rumors have indicated that, among other enhancements and bug fixes, OpenGL may have also seen performance improvements.

spicyapple · Sep 27, 2006, 09:51 AM

I like updates.

My build is currently 8J135. What happened to 8Kxxx?

Kernow · Sep 27, 2006, 09:52 AM

I hope so, 10.4.7 is still the prime suspect for breaking my Firewire audio interface.

tobefirst · Sep 27, 2006, 09:54 AM

Any Rosetta improvements are definitely welcome!

Fiveos22 · Sep 27, 2006, 09:56 AM

I'm hoping to see those OpenGL improvements significantly boost my Quake 1 fps on my MacBook.

Chundles · Sep 27, 2006, 09:57 AM

Yep, sounds good. I likes me some OS updates.

Rack up another one (10.4.9) in December followed by another just before Leopard (10.4.10) and I reckon we'd be done.

cantthinkofone · Sep 27, 2006, 10:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kernow

I hope so, 10.4.7 is still the prime suspect for breaking my Firewire audio interface.

im not to fond of 10.4.7 either. i think 10.3.7 was when my G5 crashed and i had to re-install OS X

when 10.5.7 rolls around, i think ill skip it.

io_burn · Sep 27, 2006, 10:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fiveos22

I'm hoping to see those OpenGL improvements significantly boost my Quake 1 fps on my MacBook.

I doubt a software update can magically change your crappy Intel 950 in to a worthwhile GPU.

I keep waiting for one of these updates to properly clock the MacBook Pro's GPU. Now that is ridiculous.

solvs · 12:37 PM

A developer friend of mine tried to download the previous dev release for my system (iMac G5), but it wouldn't install right for some reason. It would hang on restart. I had to re-install from the CD and re-update everything. Even tried disabling all my hacks and startup items, but it just did it again. I believe it was the combo version (2117 I think). I'm thinking it didn't get download right or something though, because he was able to get it working on his (Intel and PPC), a friend of our's (dual G5 PowerMac), and my Mother's (Intel mini). Hoping the new one works better, but if not, at least I know how to fix it.

When it works though, it's fast. Real fast.

generik · Sep 27, 2006, 10:02 AM

Probably out next Tuesday!

bdj21ya · Sep 27, 2006, 10:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fiveos22

I'm hoping to see those OpenGL improvements significantly boost my Quake 1 fps on my MacBook.

I think you probably should have gotten a machine with a graphics card if you wanted to play 3d games.

dsnort · Sep 27, 2006, 10:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by generik

Probably out next Tuesday!

With the Merom MBP's?!!

crees! · Sep 27, 2006, 10:07 AM

From Digg:

Quote:

10.4.8 Build 8L2125 Seeded to select & prem devs today, and has no know issues. This means Apple plans to release it in the wild witin the next few days. Intel Version 206mb (mostly rosetta) PowerPC Version 30.8mb. NOT LIVE YET, For detailed information on this Update, please visit this website: http://www.info.apple.com/kbnum/n304200

To note, the KB article doesn't exist.

BornAgainMac · Sep 27, 2006, 10:07 AM

I wonder if Rosetta was handicapped during the transition period so people would still purchase the remaining exciting PowerPC products.

p0intblank · Sep 27, 2006, 10:10 AM

Very nice, bring on 10.4.8!

Possible improvements in Rosetta for Intel Mac users is definitely something to look forward to.

treblah · Sep 27, 2006, 10:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by solvs

If he gets me a seed account, do I have to stop posting here? Cuz that would suck. A lot.

You don't have to stop posting in general. Only about stuff you download or read on ADC.

I'm going to predict a Friday release, to coincide with Aperture 1.5.

EricNau · Sep 27, 2006, 10:14 AM

Sounds good!

I've been waiting for this update a long time.

RichyHo · Sep 27, 2006, 10:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by generik

Probably out next Tuesday!

Me too.... probably be back around 6 for The Simpsons though.

twoodcc · Sep 27, 2006, 10:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tobefirst

Any Rosetta improvements are definitely welcome!

yes they are

and i also like updates

robbieduncan · Sep 27, 2006, 10:18 AM

I expect that 10.4.8 will be required for Aperture 1.5 (as OS updates are normally required to add RAW support for new cameras). A post on another forum (arstechnicas iirc) by someone who was at Photokina and had talked to someone from Apple said that Aperture 1.5 was scheduled to be available for download at the end of the show (October 1st)...

solvs · 12:39 PM

Definitely can't wait for Aperture 1.5 though. Runs like a dog on my system. May have to start finally using it.

nw_mike · Sep 27, 2006, 10:26 AM

Apple has periods in which they allow people to apply for AppleSeed accounts. The purpose is to help them test their OS updates and releases in environments they are not able to replicate themselves. To this end I am not sure how your friend can 'get' you a seed account, legitimately. if you go the AppleSeed page you are generally greeted with the message

"We are not seeking new participants. You must have an invitation in order to log in."

That being said, anything relating to the seeds you would download are covered by NDA (non-disclosure agreement) and are legally binding. So your answer would be you cannot, legally, talk about those issues in any other forum then the one they provide.

tmphoto · Sep 27, 2006, 10:27 AM

I hope it fixes the USB connection to Canon cameras. They broke it with 10.4.7. I'm still booting from my portable backup drive when shooting tethered (looks really pro on location).
I dread the going-backwards-sytem-reinstall BS tho, so that's what I have been doing.

gloss · Sep 27, 2006, 10:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by io_burn

I doubt a software update can magically change your crappy Intel 950 in to a worthwhile GPU.

Of course not. But it could allow multi-core support in OpenGL, which would be dandy and, yes, would affect performance even on integrated graphics systems.

robbieduncan · Sep 27, 2006, 10:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tmphoto

I hope it fixes the USB connection to Canon cameras. They broke it with 10.4.7. I'm still booting from my portable backup drive when shooting tethered (looks really pro on location).
I dread the going-backwards-sytem-reinstall BS tho, so that's what I have been doing.

My EOS 400D works fine (in tethered mode as well as just transfering from the memory card)?

Sep 27, 2006, 09:49 AM	#1
MacRumors macrumors bot Join Date: Apr 2001	Mac OS 10.4.8 Imminent? http://www.macrumors.com/images/macrumorsthreadlogo.gif According to a Digg.com story, Apple has seeded OS 10.4.8 Build 8L2125 to developers. According to the poster (named "appledev"), no significant issues remain which could indicate a release within days. The Intel Version weighs in at 206 MB, with the PowerPC Version weighing in at a significantly less 30.8 MB. Previous rumors indicated significant work was being done on Rosetta, which could explain the substantial size difference (although Intel versions have typically been larger, as Mac OS 10.4.7, released in June, was 133 MB Intel and 64 MB PPC). Other previous (unconfirmed) rumors have indicated that, among other enhancements and bug fixes, OpenGL may have also seen performance improvements.

Sep 27, 2006, 09:52 AM	#3
Kernow macrumors 65816 Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Kingston-Upon-Thames	I hope so, 10.4.7 is still the prime suspect for breaking my Firewire audio interface. __________________ Bring on the trumpets!

Sep 27, 2006, 09:56 AM	#5
Fiveos22 macrumors 65816 Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Chicago, IL	I'm hoping to see those OpenGL improvements significantly boost my Quake 1 fps on my MacBook. __________________ Favre T's Steep and Cheap Alerts! I'm not sure I like what's happened to Last.FM

Sep 27, 2006, 09:57 AM	#6
Chundles macrumors Demi-God Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: The Gong, Australia	Yep, sounds good. I likes me some OS updates. Rack up another one (10.4.9) in December followed by another just before Leopard (10.4.10) and I reckon we'd be done. __________________ This is going straight to the Pool Room

Sep 27, 2006, 10:01 AM	#9
solvs macrumors 601 Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: LaLaLand, CA	A developer friend of mine tried to download the previous dev release for my system (iMac G5), but it wouldn't install right for some reason. It would hang on restart. I had to re-install from the CD and re-update everything. Even tried disabling all my hacks and startup items, but it just did it again. I believe it was the combo version (2117 I think). I'm thinking it didn't get download right or something though, because he was able to get it working on his (Intel and PPC), a friend of our's (dual G5 PowerMac), and my Mother's (Intel mini). Hoping the new one works better, but if not, at least I know how to fix it. When it works though, it's fast. Real fast. __________________ True love never dies The only thing more dangerous than a woman scorned, is a man with nothing left to lose... Last edited by solvs : Sep 27, 2006 at 12:37 PM.

Sep 27, 2006, 09:51 AM	#2
spicyapple macrumors 68000 Join Date: Jul 2006	I like updates. My build is currently 8J135. What happened to 8Kxxx?

Sep 27, 2006, 09:54 AM	#4
tobefirst macrumors 68030 Join Date: Jan 2005	Any Rosetta improvements are definitely welcome!

Sep 27, 2006, 10:02 AM	#10
generik Banned Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Minitrue	Probably out next Tuesday!

Sep 27, 2006, 10:07 AM	#14
BornAgainMac macrumors 68030 Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Florida Resident	I wonder if Rosetta was handicapped during the transition period so people would still purchase the remaining exciting PowerPC products.

Sep 27, 2006, 10:10 AM	#15
p0intblank macrumors 68020 Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: New Jersey, USA	Very nice, bring on 10.4.8! Possible improvements in Rosetta for Intel Mac users is definitely something to look forward to.

Sep 27, 2006, 10:14 AM	#17
EricNau macrumors Demi-God Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Sacramento, CA	Sounds good! I've been waiting for this update a long time.

Sep 27, 2006, 10:18 AM	#20
robbieduncan macrumors Demi-God Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: London	I expect that 10.4.8 will be required for Aperture 1.5 (as OS updates are normally required to add RAW support for new cameras). A post on another forum (arstechnicas iirc) by someone who was at Photokina and had talked to someone from Apple said that Aperture 1.5 was scheduled to be available for download at the end of the show (October 1st)... __________________ My App Store Apps: DLR Times

Sep 27, 2006, 10:19 AM	#21
solvs macrumors 601 Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: LaLaLand, CA	Definitely can't wait for Aperture 1.5 though. Runs like a dog on my system. May have to start finally using it. __________________ True love never dies The only thing more dangerous than a woman scorned, is a man with nothing left to lose... Last edited by solvs : Sep 27, 2006 at 12:39 PM.

Sep 27, 2006, 10:26 AM	#22
nw_mike macrumors member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Northwest, USA	Re: If he gets me a seed account, do I have to stop posting here? Apple has periods in which they allow people to apply for AppleSeed accounts. The purpose is to help them test their OS updates and releases in environments they are not able to replicate themselves. To this end I am not sure how your friend can 'get' you a seed account, legitimately. if you go the AppleSeed page you are generally greeted with the message "We are not seeking new participants. You must have an invitation in order to log in." That being said, anything relating to the seeds you would download are covered by NDA (non-disclosure agreement) and are legally binding. So your answer would be you cannot, legally, talk about those issues in any other forum then the one they provide. __________________

Sep 27, 2006, 10:27 AM	#23
tmphoto macrumors newbie Join Date: Aug 2006	I hope it fixes the USB connection to Canon cameras. They broke it with 10.4.7. I'm still booting from my portable backup drive when shooting tethered (looks really pro on location). I dread the going-backwards-sytem-reinstall BS tho, so that's what I have been doing.

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