You're probably right. That box has been more trouble than it's worth. I've had Linksys routers that were more stable and reliable. The Leopard firmware update was a nightmare.
Still, I need that Air Disk to work.
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You're probably right. That box has been more trouble than it's worth. I've had Linksys routers that were more stable and reliable. The Leopard firmware update was a nightmare.
Still, I need that Air Disk to work.
Just updated to 10.5.1. Safari and iChat stopped working saying this (the same for iChat):
Lame
Are you a developer? I didn't understand...
Keep in mind that this is a SEED. This is almost certainly NOT going to be the same build that gets released to the public when 10.5.1 is released. So don't go looking for rouge downloads somewhere. If history continues, there may be several revisions over ADC before the "official" 10.5.1 build is available for the masses.
I hope this fixes the squeaking noise I get whenever I recline in my chair.
Sheesh, how long do I have to wait? It's been like this for 3 years now. I'm going back to Windows if it isn't fixed within the next 45 minutes.
Sheesh, how long do I have to wait? It's been like this for 3 years now. I'm going back to Windows if it isn't fixed within the next 45 minutes.
Both Leopard and a new AEBS were delivered on launch day. Fortunately I heard about the problems before opening the AEBS box. Despite my encouragement the lady on the phone couldn't tell me when TM over Airdisk would work so it was picked up today.
To be honest, TM works so painlessly. Plug in, do something else, eject, unplug is all it takes and FW800 is quick.
I'd love to see them change the folder for stacks to the icon of the folder itself, or to give you the ability to choose between this and the current behavior. If my download stack and document stack are next to each other and the first item in each is a song (or something else without icons that preview the file), how can I tell which is which? And the Applications folder shouldn't look like the address book.
I'm hopeful, but Apple has bigger fish to fry right now.
I'm hopeful, but Apple has bigger fish to fry right now.
Don't you think Backing up over a network is kinda shaky? Wouldn't you want your files more secure than going over air and hoping everything copied okay? Plus, it would be really really slow. I'm glad they didn't include Airdisk support for Time Machine.
Click on your apple logo at the top left and select update, if there is an update, it will come down. OS updates like bug fixes, security fixes and sometimes new functionality are free. Also fixes to applications you have installed (if they are from Apple), are also downloaded and are free.
Only major updates to the OS like going from 10.4 to 10.5 and for application like iLife 06 to iLife 08 have to be purchased.
I just have to say that 10.5.0 has been very prone to freezes and glitches for me. I don't mind it at all though. The computer boots so quickly it's not a big deal. Not to mention I expected this since it's 10.5.0. Here's to hoping stability improves with each new build 
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EDIT: This has really only been on my 24" iMac. My Macbook has been perfecto with Leopard.
.EDIT: This has really only been on my 24" iMac. My Macbook has been perfecto with Leopard.
Just updated to 10.5.1. Safari and iChat stopped working saying this (the same for iChat):
Lame
UPD: Preview, Adress Book, Automator, Dictionary, Font Book have the same issues. F**k.
If you are an ADC member:
1. Did you read the standard disclaimer in the seed note regarding the use of pre-release software on production systems?
2. Are you aware that you're in violation of your NDA?
Well, in fact, there is nothing secret on my screen, you can get this if you try to use leopard's app on tiger etc.
And I just gave all you an impression of this update (while Release Notes saying about no issues). I thought it will be interesting for Macrumors forums members.
802.11n is fast, and not really that shaky at all, people transfer files over WiFi all the time...
Amen to this -- if this whole 'shared' issue gets fixed my Mac Pro will be good to go. I must admit that I am a bit nervous though, since the only problem I have had is not being to access other Macs on my network while running Leopard. Others have had many more issues, and with my luck the one issue I have will either get fixed while the update introduces new issues or the update won't help at all. Perhaps I am simply having a pessimistic sort of day...
This works already. Well at least the TM part does. I think Apple disabled the feature because Air Disk is so unreliable. No one wants to use an unreliable disk as a backup device.
To make Air Disk reliable will require a fix to the router's firmware. I'm guessing that it is not an easy fix or it would have been done
For me at least, the OS has been very stable, but I can see bugs that should have been fixed for the GM...
I have to disagree. Some protocols to transfer files just drop them over the wall and hope they get there. This is a backup, as such IT IS expected to arrive at the other end intact or the system needs to re-transmit. I do not think Apple is that stupid.
I agree. This SEEMS like a minor issue, but really it is a problem. Its not bad enough that we need to "learn" stacks, but the darn icons keep changing or they aren't intuitive. This should be fixed.