10.4.11 on a PowerBook: any known isues?

[p33]

Given that the vast majority of people here seems to be discussing Intel based Macs (sadly) I thought it would be convinient if extincting PPC owners could share their 10.4.11 related issues separately.

I am in the position to upgrade the OS (with no apparent reason, I should confess, because everything works for me reasonably well with 10.4.10; just a matter of a habit, I guess). Anyway, feedback on 10.4.11@PPC issues/experiences is most welcome, good nd bad.

 

[mad jew]

It's been fine on my personal machine (G5 iMac) and the remaining PowerPC work machines seem fine too (G4 eMacs and iBooks). No issues at this stage.

 

[WhiskeyMassacre]

I'm experiencing issues with the new security release (10.4.11) on my 15" 1.5 Ghz 2GB PowerBook G4. Every 30-60 seconds, I'll see my desktop icons completely disappear, and then whatever program I'm running, immediately switches to Finder. Also, if I'm in a Finder window and this little occurrence happens, it closes out the window. Pretty annoying if I'm trying to re-organize school files and I have to re-open the same window every minute.

Same goes with the other issue. It's not a huge issue, unless I'm in Word or posting in a forum (it's done it twice on me since starting this reply) and I have to switch back to the program.

Ben

 

[motulist]

It sounds like your Finder is probably crashing each time this happens. Are the other programs still running after this happens, or do you have to relaunch them?

 

[ChocolateJesus]

I'm using a Rev. C Powerbook 12", and the latest build of Tiger works very satisfactory. It is my main machine.

Also, I use a 400mHz iMac G3, also with the latest build of Tiger, and it's very functional.. just don't bother with anything flash.

 

[Elbert C]

I haven't had any issues with 10.4.11 on my high rez 15 inch AlPB G4. I have been following these instructions on recommended process for installing software updates since I received my PB with 10.4.6 installed.