Nermal said:That annoyed me. I'm glad to hear that they fixed it
I think it updates every song you played since it has to update the playcounts
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Apple Updates iTunes to 6.0.1
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I think it updates every song you played since it has to update the playcounts
Finally appeared in Software Update for me - seems to be working fine so far.
Why does it say iTunes 6.0.1 (3) in the about section? What's the relevance of the bracketed number?
Why does it say iTunes 6.0.1 (3) in the about section? What's the relevance of the bracketed number?
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I don't see a problem with them releasing 6.0.1 (especially since it seems to address some issues), it was the quick jump from 5 to 6 that was surprising, as others have pointed out.
I didn't note it down, but I'm pretty sure I remember 6.0 being a relatively small update, like around 1 MB or something to update from 5.0 to 6.0. Can anyone confirm this? You can't judge an update by size alone, but since it was small in size and brought only minor changes it did seem a stretch for it to go from iTunes 5 to 6.
But I don't think Apple's numbering will ever make anyone happy. I wonder if PC users argue about version numbers anywhere near as much as many of us do at macrumors (myself included apparently).
I didn't note it down, but I'm pretty sure I remember 6.0 being a relatively small update, like around 1 MB or something to update from 5.0 to 6.0. Can anyone confirm this? You can't judge an update by size alone, but since it was small in size and brought only minor changes it did seem a stretch for it to go from iTunes 5 to 6.
But I don't think Apple's numbering will ever make anyone happy. I wonder if PC users argue about version numbers anywhere near as much as many of us do at macrumors (myself included apparently).
Wow, this seems a bit soon. Well, whatever, I'll bite... At least there won't be an iTunes 7 for quite some time - at least I should hope not!
This will line up nicely with the release of iLife '06 at MWSF if nothing else.
This will line up nicely with the release of iLife '06 at MWSF if nothing else.
My pet theory:
The reason they jumped version numbers is because they need to change the name. It no longer makes sense to call it iTunes when they are selling and playing TV shows. Thus they are going to catch up the version number to Quicktime (currently at 7), then merge the two together as Quicktime 8. [/speculation]
The reason they jumped version numbers is because they need to change the name. It no longer makes sense to call it iTunes when they are selling and playing TV shows. Thus they are going to catch up the version number to Quicktime (currently at 7), then merge the two together as Quicktime 8. [/speculation]
Don't see any real reason for me to upgrade as in I am still using 10.3.8 and can't play any of the videos. Still happily using version 5 anyway.
Just another category you can put stuff in.ifjake said:
Apple uses them for grouping together multiple tracks that comprise a single entity. Like multiple movements of a classical piece.
I personally use it to store a comma-delimited list of keywords, which I then can select with smart playlists. A way to work around the fact that you can't associate multiple genres with a song.
On Winodws. This is because iTunes won't work without QT, and Apple doesn't want to make users download a second package.ifjake said:
On the Mac platform, where QT is a standard system component, it is not included in the iTunes installer.
Is there any reason why you haven't upgraded to 10.3.9?joepunk said:
5.0 came out because most users would have a problem with version 4.10, even though it's perfectly reasonable to have a minor version number greater than 9.realityisterror said:
As for 6.0, it makes sense to bump the major version number when a major new feature (like video) is added.
My gut feeling is that 5.0 was supposed to have the video support in it (then it would all make sense) but something caused Apple's schedule to change, making that impossible. Since they didn't want to delay 5.0 (since it supports the nano), and couldn't rush the video store, you got what we see now.
But ultimately, it really doesn't matter, since it's a free product.
I don't think they could ever get rid of the name "iTunes" or "Quicktime." Both are apple programs that are used for different things. iTunes is used for organizing and playing Music, along with purchasing it (and now video also). Quicktime can play both Music and Videos, but it isn't an organizer for them. Quicktime also has some unique features such as VR.BillyShears said:
Yep, my pro apps got updated, and I CAN FINALLY LISTEN TO SHARED MUSIC! With iTunes 5 I could access shared music on my network but iT6 didn't - it just wouldn't show up! I damn near had a conniption but this update took care of it! THANKS APPLE!
thejakill said:
Doesn't sound like that's necessarily a software bug, but I hope for your sake it is...
But...video playback has been supported (openly) in iTunes since at least v4.7.1. As others have suggested, I think v6.0 and v6.0.1 are mainly for DRM and security changes in the purchasing process. This is one reason why with both v6.0 and v6.0.1 once you update you can't go back (at least as far as making additional purchases).shamino said:
If you follow sites like Think Secret, you'll find that several versions of this update have been seeded to developers for several weeks now.riversky said:
It is going to be updating a lot of stuff. I suspect Apple doesn't want to release it until they're certain it's ready and won't create any new problems.
Correction: 4.8 brought video. There is nothing _new_ in iTunes 6. Repeat after me: There is nothing NEW in iTunes 6.swindmill said:
iTunes 6 changes from iTunes 5:
- support for 5G iPod
- fixed full screen bug
Uhm, that's it.
Agree,seems like they are fixing some DRM related issue,wasn't there some problem with sharing that was reported?Stike said:
Loge said:
I wish they'd fix the "feature" whereby the sound check rewrites the volume information in MP3s. It shouldn't touch those. I had some connected over my network, iTunes started indexing them, and bam, rewrote them. And they were masters I had yet to back up. Certainly makes byte comparisons (corruption checking) between backups and attached storage useless if this is turned on.
The worst part is, when you first install iTunes, that setting is on by default. And I've seen it reset when I've updated, too.