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Apple Releases macOS Sonoma 14.4.1 With Fix for USB Hub Bug
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Software updates are distributed through a network of servers, and roll out gradually based on timezone and geographic location.
Patience.
MacRumors described it wrong. This wasn't a "minor" update, but a "patch" update.
14.4.1
MAJOR.MINOR.PATCH
What Id like to see if them distribute core-app updates separately, such as Safari, Mail, etc.
Having to wait for system updates to get fixes for those apps is silly.
They should have been distributing Safari and other non-critical software updates separately for a few years. I saw quite a few times of Safari updates and system didn't need a reboot.
They used to bundle Safari in system updates.
[EDIT] Just saw a Safari update on my trashcan Mac Pro running Monterey. Updated without a reboot.
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Yeah; that soured me, too.
Breathed some life back into the few conservative bones I have
Nevertheless, I bumped 14.4.1 the second I saw it.
Seems fine on the Studio.
Of course, it may be rm -Rf *'ing every server I have connected...
Always the unlucky One, I never seem to have problems with my Macs 🤷♂️
I permanently lose tens of GB of SSD storage every time I update, even if it is a minor update.
Thanks a lot Apple. Thanks a lot.
Thanks a lot Apple. Thanks a lot.
Maybe they go the iOS route and preventing sideloading. First hardware sideloading, software next.
For security of course, not for profit
Obviously, business-oriented users and developers aren't important.
They have become a lifestyle company.
My pre-retirement last job was with a very large US industrial company (several hundred thousand employees, multiple divisions, worldwide footprint). We did MANY tests before going to new OS versions. We entirely skipped several major Windows updates due to programs that would not properly run, including Windows 8 (worst I've ever seen).
About 20 years ago, I read thru all of the patches included in cumulative periodic updates to Windows (usually about 1500 - 3000 corrections listed). This was similar to a readme file. A lot of the problems that reach end-users are due to other corrective measures that are made last minute, but are slammed in, seemingly without a full cycle of tests. I've never seen a good sized update to any OS that didn't result in at least a few problems where many third party and custom applications are in use.
Not every third party software or hardware is going to work with an OS. It is the responsibility of the software provider to meet the specifications of the OS. Similarly, if you modify a car/truck with third party parts and one of those parts damages the vehicle, it can void your warranty (you are responsible for damage to expensive electronic or mechanical parts). Most people don't read what you agree to when installing an OS or third party application (most just click the OK button). Many of these agreements limit your ability to collect damages, and specify a number of types of applications that will not be covered in the event of a fatal or serious injury. Sometimes, there can be a lot of finger pointing between the OS vendor and third party vendors (or in-house developers). Sometimes the third party must disclose their code for examination, and may need to pay a fee for corrections to their code to meet standards. I've had to supply programs and data to an OS provider, and several third party software providers in the past (but have never been charged a fee, other than normal software support fees, usually in the thousands to a hundred thousand dollars). Corporate paid several yearly fees, at least one in the millions per year to Microsoft and a few other companies.
About 20 years ago, I read thru all of the patches included in cumulative periodic updates to Windows (usually about 1500 - 3000 corrections listed). This was similar to a readme file. A lot of the problems that reach end-users are due to other corrective measures that are made last minute, but are slammed in, seemingly without a full cycle of tests. I've never seen a good sized update to any OS that didn't result in at least a few problems where many third party and custom applications are in use.
Not every third party software or hardware is going to work with an OS. It is the responsibility of the software provider to meet the specifications of the OS. Similarly, if you modify a car/truck with third party parts and one of those parts damages the vehicle, it can void your warranty (you are responsible for damage to expensive electronic or mechanical parts). Most people don't read what you agree to when installing an OS or third party application (most just click the OK button). Many of these agreements limit your ability to collect damages, and specify a number of types of applications that will not be covered in the event of a fatal or serious injury. Sometimes, there can be a lot of finger pointing between the OS vendor and third party vendors (or in-house developers). Sometimes the third party must disclose their code for examination, and may need to pay a fee for corrections to their code to meet standards. I've had to supply programs and data to an OS provider, and several third party software providers in the past (but have never been charged a fee, other than normal software support fees, usually in the thousands to a hundred thousand dollars). Corporate paid several yearly fees, at least one in the millions per year to Microsoft and a few other companies.
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So you got the 8GB RAM/256 GB SSD configuration also?1.15 GB for a 'minor' update.
That’s how usually how it these days even with Microsoft/Google.
Has this update fixed the CUPS issue [printing], or the iCloud file revision saving issue? For people who use iWork apps and also must print them, these bugs are quite important to fix. Looks like 14.3.1 will be staying on my systems another 3 or so weeks. I usually wait at least 3 weeks before updating, but now I think at least 4 weeks between release date and update date, if no glaring issues are reported, is a wiser course of action.
Yes the iCloud issue has been fixed.
See the postscript of that page:
Serious bug in Sonoma 14.4 will destroy saved versions in iCloud Drive
Do you use saved versions in documents? If a file is evicted by you or macOS, then all saved versions will now be removed, and lost forever. How to work around this serious bug.
eclecticlight.co
Safari 17.4.1 has also been released for Ventura and Monterey:
build 618E50 for Ventura: https://swcdn.apple.com/content/dow...2re99l9qbpofbvi3k/Safari17.4.1VenturaAuto.pkg
build 618E55 for Monterey: https://swcdn.apple.com/content/dow...tggnknxt40s9rz2d/Safari17.4.1MontereyAuto.pkg
Security update info: https://support.apple.com/en-gb/HT214094 which addresses the same WebRTC issue as the Sonoma 14.4.1 update
build 618E50 for Ventura: https://swcdn.apple.com/content/dow...2re99l9qbpofbvi3k/Safari17.4.1VenturaAuto.pkg
build 618E55 for Monterey: https://swcdn.apple.com/content/dow...tggnknxt40s9rz2d/Safari17.4.1MontereyAuto.pkg
Security update info: https://support.apple.com/en-gb/HT214094 which addresses the same WebRTC issue as the Sonoma 14.4.1 update
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I am glad. Dev here, since late February my workflow was compromised because of this Java Bug that forced me to quit Logic Pro plugins channeled through iLoK. Workaround was Rosetta. Forums said M1 and M2 had it. I was so annoyed that I'm thinking about leaving dev to avoid being sold for another month with the next beta. It's like the old song... Should I stay or should I go?
Hopefully the bugs are fixed but I am not updating immediately. Will wait to be sure that there are no other major issues.
This doesn't fix the kernel panic when accessing various audio VST plug-ins. It seems to be a graphics driver problem.