Mac OS X 10.3.4 Released

[MacRumors]

Now available via OS X Software Update:

10.3.4 Update delivers enhanced functionality and improved reliability for Mac OS X v10.3 "Panther" and is recommended for all users.

Key enhancements include:

- improved file sharing and directory services for Mac (AFP), UNIX (NFS), PPTP, and wireless networks
- improved OpenGL technology and updated ATI and NVIDIA graphics drivers
- improved disc burning and recording functionality
- iPods connected via USB 2.0 are now recognized by iTunes and iSync
- additional FireWire audio and USB device compatibility
- updated Address Book, Mail, Safari, Stickies, and QuickTime applications
- improved compatibility for third party applications
- previous standalone security updates


For detailed information on this Update, please visit this website: http://www.info.apple.com/kbnum/n25764

 

[dbirider]

updating now 41 megs

 

[Frisco]

I always wondered why we couldn't connect our iPods via USB2. Now this frees up my firewire port!

 

[wrldwzrd89]

updating now 41 megs

I'm updating now too - I'm also seeing 41 MB as the size of the update.

 

[LaMerVipere]

Yay! Downloading now.

 

[leenoble]

Downloading now but I'll wait for you other schmu.. early adopters to give thorough feedback first.

I thought there was something about TWAIN drivers in the early notes for this update. I want my Microtek C60 to start working again without OS9. and no VueScan doesn't cut it for some reason.

 

[gandalf55]

Safari is fast as hell now... esp. bookmark menus dropping and rendering pages!

 

[cjc343]

running backup.... if no-one has any problems, I'll install after that...

 

[AirUncleP]

Finally a Stickies update. Thank goodness.

 

[henners]

 

[mactastic]

Cool, can't wait to get home and install. Hope it doesn't wipe my HD or anything!

 

[cr2sh]

I've been lacking updates for so long.. can't wait for my RoadRunner to be installed tomorrow so I can download this bad mofo.

All the updates on my powerbook tomorrow! Woot!

 

[Mitthrawnuruodo]

Downloading...

Hope this fixes the bug where Finder chrashes when I trie to drag and drop more than a couple files from the Desktop to ...anywhere really, even other place at the Desktop...

 

[wildmac]

combined updaters too!

Just updated my new G5 which shipped with 10.3.2 with the combined updater to 10.3.4

 

[nsb3000]

Cool, can't wait to get home and install. Hope it doesn't wipe my HD or anything!

Ya, you never know with updates these days. I think I will wait a bit before installing to here more reports from other users.

 

[virividox]

downloading now yay

 

[nsb3000]

Downloading...

Hope this fixes the bug where Finder chrashes when I trie to drag and drop more than a couple files from the Desktop to ...anywhere really, even other place at the Desktop...

There are a lot of bugs in the finder. I'm hoping that file sharing is more stable.

 

[edesignuk]

Ya, you never know with updates these days. I think I will wait a bit before installing to here more reports from other users.

Exactly what I'm doing, ever since 10.2.8 was released causing all sorts of problems (or was it 10.2.7?), I'll let others go nuts and install first

 

[reaper]

Sweet... new OS update! I think I'll make an evening of it.

- reaper

 

[The Tuck]

Arghh. It's downloading really slow. All you people need to get off for a few minutes!! p ) What is the new Safari version?

 

[edesignuk]

Hope this fixes the bug where Finder chrashes when I trie to drag and drop more than a couple files from the Desktop to ...anywhere really, even other place at the Desktop...

I thought it was just me! Thank god! At least I know it's not just my OS that is screwy

 

[dgoss]

wireless?

I reeeally hope that this clears up the problems with Powerbooks not reconnecting their Airports after sleep. This seems to be pretty widespread on machines with over 1GB RAM after the last Airport update... we'll see!

d.

 

[nsb3000]

running backup.... if no-one has any problems, I'll install after that...

If only I had a way to do a easy backup.

 

[The Ancients]

No Problems here.

It restarted, and a quick test of all applications listed as updated seem to indicate no issues. Safari is noticeably faster though, so maybe Dave and his team introduced the changes Dave mentioned in his blog.

 

[ingenious]

Safari is fast as hell now... esp. bookmark menus dropping and rendering pages!

What's the new version number for Safari? I just graduated yesterday, so now I can't use my computer 'til the fall when I go back..... unless I get to take it home some over the summer ! Don't want a "security hole" on the network now do we?