Mac OS X Security Update 2004-04-05

[From Win to Mac]

guys...

realize that all the components that were updated, save for Mail, are *nix apps. Those are constantly updated and fixed when a flaw is found, so it's not only normal but important that Apple updates them as well. And if you look at the past Security Updates, you'll see that it's mostly *nix stuff too.

 

[AppleMatt]

I sometimes wonder why Apple don't roll more of their security updates into the 10.3.x updates, because all of the exploits always seem really minor, so I don't think anyone would notice and it would keep the security update count down.
I suppose though it make more sense to release them as soon as they're done. Hmmm.

What happened to the QuickTime 6 security update? Surely Apple aren't still working on that?

AppleMatt

 

[Sabbath]

Are the wireless Keyboard and mouse updates new too? or did I just miss hearing about them?

Ran them and no probs so far, some kind of firmware update, nothing appears different.

 

[sethypoo]

Man, since we have a software update, we must be getting new Dual 3GHz PowerBook G5s tomorrow!

He he he he....

Yes!

And they'll have anodized black aluminium (sp?)!!!!!

 

[iLilana]

installed

g4 700 emac 1g ram

machine slowed sigificantly on initial boot. Will retry.

 

[miloblithe]

no troubles on eMac 1Ghz

 

[Parikh1234]

Ok, now it's time for the weekly comments:

"Man, since we have a software update, we must be getting new xxxxxx on Tuesday!"

Nice, theres one in every thread

 

[AndrewMT]

A security update and a bluetooth firmware upgrade in one quarter?? Apple is really starting to spoil us!

I think this kind of news should be posted on Page 3.

 

[fussball]

Upon update and restart, I couldn't get any programs to run for more than 2 seconds. Rebooted on external drive, and found that there is something wrong with the OS on my external as the video was all messed up (unrelated to update) rebooted back on internal drive, and now everything works okay (so far). I was scared for a second there.

iBook 700 w/ new logic board and fantom drives 80 gb external

 

[iBrodie]

huh?

Why are people rating this as a negative? Its to make our computers more SECURE! So what is there are more updates, at least we don't have major holes

 

[Stella]

No problems with the update on my iBook 800 :->

Its great that apple release regular updates - get more from the $199 cost, and of course, fixed security holes (yes, OK they are unlikely to be exploited). Oh, unlike MS, the patches don't need patches (apart from *that* one last year).

Only downside is the loss of uptime! :-;

 

[fussball]

Why are people rating this as a negative? Its to make our computers more SECURE! So what is there are more updates, at least we don't have major holes

see my post above... non working programs after update means a negative rating..

 

[coolfactor]

I think this kind of news should be posted on Page 3.

News has been so slow lately that they have to put *something* onto the front page to keep us reading.

 

[bdkennedy1]

Hey, if we get a software update today, doesn't that mean new G5s on Tuesday?

Don't you guys ever get sick of posting the same questions every single Monday of the year?

 

[Stella]

PowerPage are now claiming new Macs will be released next week or the week after....

Yep, eventually they'll be right... eventually.

Don't you guys ever get sick of posting the same comments every single Monday of the year?

 

[rikers_mailbox]

It's very interesting that this French site had posted this update a few days ago.

http://croquer.free.fr/

They have a bunch of rumors that are quite juicy...

Please elaborate. I can't read French! (or speak it for that matter)
if their Security Update prediction was correct, i'd like to hear other rumors. . .

For a good laugh, try their Translate to English link.
"2004-03-08 - Update of the square mother chart" - What?!

 

[Counterfit]

I sometimes wonder why Apple don't roll more of their security updates into the 10.3.x updates, because all of the exploits always seem really minor, so I don't think anyone would notice and it would keep the security update count down.

They do that actually, but I think it's better to have the security updates separate as well so we don't have to wait too long between them.

 

[mattmack]

Please elaborate. I can't read French! (or speak it for that matter)
if their Security Update prediction was correct, i'd like to hear other rumors. . .

For a good laugh, try their Translate to English link.
"2004-03-08 - Update of the square mother chart" - What?!

That Translate link is a very loose one if that. I got a laugh just trying to figure it out

 

[Photorun]

Woohoo... this is sooo much better than getting new updated machines or displays [cough cough gag] give me an effing break!

 

[dudeami]

Works for me.

 

[Elektronkind]

realize that all the components that were updated, save for Mail, are *nix apps. Those are constantly updated and fixed when a flaw is found, so it's not only normal but important that Apple updates them as well. And if you look at the past Security Updates, you'll see that it's mostly *nix stuff too.

Bear in mind that a lot of these are updates to shared libraries, which are also used by the Apple apps, not just the "unix" ones.

/ek

 

[brhmac]

Why the negative votes on a security update?

Did Apple forget to send you a free computer?

 

[Sedulous]

Security Updates are always good... having to take the time to install them is a drag. Still, better than getting whacked by the new Windows virus of the day.

 

[jouster]

A security update and a bluetooth firmware upgrade in one quarter?? Apple is really starting to spoil us!

I think this kind of news should be posted on Page 3.

 

[cjc343]

NOW I'm having problems.....


before the update, everything was fine.... now, I can't print to the HP connected to my AEBS......


REALLY NOT GOOD! It is not a compatible printer but it had worked fine until now.....