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10.2.6
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AppleMatt
macrumors 68000
Same here, I was abused for my prediction 🙁.
Anyway the amount of bugs 10.2.5 introduced meant that 10.2.6 was definately going to come, whether Apple intended it or not I don't know.
I saw benchmarks somewhere on the 10.2.x updates, and 10.2.5 slowed down everything except the UI. Maybe Apple will address that aswell as the specific problems.
AppleMatt
(If anyone can point me back to those benchmarks...I'd be very grateful)
The USB hub issue has meant I've told all my clients to hold off on getting 10.2.5. Thank goodness there will be a 10.2.6 update.
At least now if 10.3 isn't worth it, people can get Jaguar and enjoy it.
10.2.0 - 10.2.2 AIO HP problems, some 56k modem issues
10.2.3 - some 56k modem issues
10.2.4 - batteries in some iBooks and Powerbooks going dead quicker
10.2.5 - kernal panics in USB hubs.
Let's hope I can get my clients with 56k connections on iBooks and Powerbooks onto a version of Jaguar that works.
At least now if 10.3 isn't worth it, people can get Jaguar and enjoy it.
10.2.0 - 10.2.2 AIO HP problems, some 56k modem issues
10.2.3 - some 56k modem issues
10.2.4 - batteries in some iBooks and Powerbooks going dead quicker
10.2.5 - kernal panics in USB hubs.
Let's hope I can get my clients with 56k connections on iBooks and Powerbooks onto a version of Jaguar that works.
update/performance ratio
I dunno, I noticed things getting snappier in 10.2.2, 10.2.3, and 10.2.4, particularly with the iApps, Mail and iPhoto being the ones that stand out. But 10.2.5 REALLY slowed things down for me. I'm running it on a G3 500 iMac, 640MB RAM. I'm just hoping Panther doesn't leave me behind... wait, no, I'll be getting a G4 iMac before then. Uh-oh, now I that actually wrote it out, I'm sure to jinx myself and lose my job or something...
As far as .Mac goes, those who remember the glacial pace of iTools, well, I wasn't sure it was gonna be worth paying for, but all the apps, and especially iDisk, SCREAM ever since Jaguar.
I dunno, I noticed things getting snappier in 10.2.2, 10.2.3, and 10.2.4, particularly with the iApps, Mail and iPhoto being the ones that stand out. But 10.2.5 REALLY slowed things down for me. I'm running it on a G3 500 iMac, 640MB RAM. I'm just hoping Panther doesn't leave me behind... wait, no, I'll be getting a G4 iMac before then. Uh-oh, now I that actually wrote it out, I'm sure to jinx myself and lose my job or something...
As far as .Mac goes, those who remember the glacial pace of iTools, well, I wasn't sure it was gonna be worth paying for, but all the apps, and especially iDisk, SCREAM ever since Jaguar.
MacsRgr8
macrumors G3
Well spotted!
Ehh. by the way (don't kill me if I'm wrong...) but I thought that usually the letter in the build number also moved one up. Like 10.2.5 is 6L29, so 10.2.6 would be 6Mxx...? I'm not sure, and too bad I'm not running 10.2.4 or earlier somewhere anymore to check it. I know it's the first seed, but still...
Apple's build structure looks stupid and confusing, but makes sense after a while.
The first number corresponds to the major version of Darwin, currently version 6 (tidbit: the Public Beta used version 1, and OS 10.0 used version 4).
The letter corresponds to "major minor" changes, to the kernel, included programs, etc.
The second numberset is for minor tweaks and small bug fixes.
So...you can think of OS 10.2.5 as version 6.12.29
It's entirely possible that an update like 10.2.6 could be trivial enough to be considered a bugfix and part of the 6L family.
If I'm wrong or incorrect, please correct me.
...and kill MacsRgr8 while you're at it.
kernel panics
10.2.5 really does have a major problem with the USB issue... it killed my gf's 800mhz ibook, we had to do an archive reinstall...
ie; load up the 10.2.3 install CDs that came with it and reinstall while keeping her user account and app folder intact, luckily all went well but she can't update to 10.2.5 until the USB thing is fixed so she's gonna skip it and wait until this .6 comes out.
10.2.5 really does have a major problem with the USB issue... it killed my gf's 800mhz ibook, we had to do an archive reinstall...
ie; load up the 10.2.3 install CDs that came with it and reinstall while keeping her user account and app folder intact, luckily all went well but she can't update to 10.2.5 until the USB thing is fixed so she's gonna skip it and wait until this .6 comes out.
Re: 10.2.6
Who wouldn't have is a better question, given the enormous problems with USB hubs that seem to be affecting many. They should have fixed that within a week and just released a 10.2.6 update to fix it, and throw in this other stuff later. Ending kernal panics is critical and the fix is overdue.
Who wouldn't have is a better question, given the enormous problems with USB hubs that seem to be affecting many. They should have fixed that within a week and just released a 10.2.6 update to fix it, and throw in this other stuff later. Ending kernal panics is critical and the fix is overdue.
Re: update/performance ratio
http://www.macmaps.com/Macosxspeed.html
Speed has never been problem for me. Just read my FAQ, and keep your system optimized:
http://www.macmaps.com/Macosxspeed.html
I hope this printing update is true. When I upgraded to 10.2.5, I lost the ability to print to my for-sure functional LW 4/600. It's a real bother, let me tell you. With my luck, every other printer will receive a benefit, but not mine...
More Updates
I don't see why people would have thought 10.2.5 would have been the last update. Apple releases an update about every 1 1/2 months and there's at least 4 months left until 10.3 is released. I wouldn't be surprised to see 10.2.8.
I don't see why people would have thought 10.2.5 would have been the last update. Apple releases an update about every 1 1/2 months and there's at least 4 months left until 10.3 is released. I wouldn't be surprised to see 10.2.8.
MacBandit
macrumors 604
Update slowdowns and problems
To anyone having update slowdowns and problems I fully recommend doing an archive and reinstall of 10.2 and then using the updater to go straight to the latest build.
I have noticed a slowdown after every build unless I did this. I feel it's the only way to have a clean system and be as bug free as possible. It really is painless and if you do it before you upgrade it means you never have to deal with the headaches and you only have to download the update the one time.
I have and use a USB hub with 10.2.5 with absolutely no problems. It's a Belkin 4 port and it works great.
To anyone having update slowdowns and problems I fully recommend doing an archive and reinstall of 10.2 and then using the updater to go straight to the latest build.
I have noticed a slowdown after every build unless I did this. I feel it's the only way to have a clean system and be as bug free as possible. It really is painless and if you do it before you upgrade it means you never have to deal with the headaches and you only have to download the update the one time.
I have and use a USB hub with 10.2.5 with absolutely no problems. It's a Belkin 4 port and it works great.
BaghdadBob
macrumors 6502a
Re: Kernal panic, eh
I just ran across a typo on Apple's official site describing the benefits of their flatscreen monitors...drooool.....some day soon, my pretties....
I just ran across a typo on Apple's official site describing the benefits of their flatscreen monitors...drooool.....some day soon, my pretties....
Re: Kernal panic, eh
Edit: Drat, I guess I should really RTFT (thread) again before responding...
Sorry about that. I misinterpreted what you were saying and didn't bother to check back and make sure that that was what you actually meant.
As for:
Thanks
WM
(old stuff deleted)
Edit: Drat, I guess I should really RTFT (thread) again before responding...
Sorry about that. I misinterpreted what you were saying and didn't bother to check back and make sure that that was what you actually meant.
As for:
Please do provide some examples.
Thanks
WM
wsteineker
macrumors 6502a
Thank god. Now if we can just get something done about all of the drag assing in Photoshop we'll be on the way to making my life a little less painful. 🙂
MacBandit
macrumors 604
Re: Re: Kernal panic, eh
As for examples of typos. The post right before you states they found a typo with on the page describing the benefits of flat screens. Sorry I'm not going to waste an hour to find specific examples. Either trust me on it or go look on your own. The time used looking for examples could be used looking for answers to people problems which is the main reason I am a member of this site.
As for examples of typos. The post right before you states they found a typo with on the page describing the benefits of flat screens. Sorry I'm not going to waste an hour to find specific examples. Either trust me on it or go look on your own. The time used looking for examples could be used looking for answers to people problems which is the main reason I am a member of this site.
BaghdadBob
macrumors 6502a
Hey MacBandit
Since I saved you time looking up stupid typos, maybe you can tell me why iPhoto won't burn onto my Iomega drive 😀
Just a thought 😛
Since I saved you time looking up stupid typos, maybe you can tell me why iPhoto won't burn onto my Iomega drive 😀
Just a thought 😛
mangoduck
macrumors regular
opengl improvements are listed yet again. apple seems to be hitting graphics really hard, which leads me to believe they hear the ui speed complaints and agree. i haven't noticed any real difference from 10.2 to 10.2.5 (and all the ones in between), but my machine can't use qe either (imac 400, rage128) so i'm not likely to see anything anyway.
i'm also impressed at how fast they are cranking out these updates as of late. bravo, os x team!
and glad to hear illustrator is getting better. version 9 in os 9 was tolerable, but 10 in osx is a ferret in quicksand tied to an anvil. photoshop 7 is decent though.
i'm also impressed at how fast they are cranking out these updates as of late. bravo, os x team!
and glad to hear illustrator is getting better. version 9 in os 9 was tolerable, but 10 in osx is a ferret in quicksand tied to an anvil. photoshop 7 is decent though.
Perceptes
macrumors member
I use my Mac for pro audio. There have been a lot of problems in the switch to OS X among the sequencers, audio card drivers, and the OS. I have an M-Audio card, and a rep from their company said they are waiting for the 10.2.6 update which is supposed to solve "all" these problems before they start working on new drivers of their own. So apparently better audio support is coming...