I have had my Powermac for about a month now and it runs flawlessly. I haven't had to force quit anything and nothing has froze. I am running 10.4.2 and am reading all these problems people are having with 10.4.3. So should I even bother updating?
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To update or not to update?
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I think it depends on what else you've got and how important your machine is to your income.
If you depend on your machine for your income, wait.
If you have customisations/hacks that aren't ready for 10.4.3, wait.
If you're not having any of the listed troubles and don't find the enhancements all that important, wait.
I've not had a problem with either machine, in fact, they've improved a lot.
If you depend on your machine for your income, wait.
If you have customisations/hacks that aren't ready for 10.4.3, wait.
If you're not having any of the listed troubles and don't find the enhancements all that important, wait.
I've not had a problem with either machine, in fact, they've improved a lot.
As a rule: you generally hear about the bad things on a forum. People don't tend to complain when things go right.
So, for ever complaint I'm sure there are hundreds of others whose machines are working tip top. (All three of mine are working great!)
So, for ever complaint I'm sure there are hundreds of others whose machines are working tip top. (All three of mine are working great!)
There is a slight reason to be concerned.
There are a few reports of the computer not being able to start up after the update (This happened to me and several other people).
I would back up my info, then go for it, then you don't really have anything to lose.
PS - I have not noticed any difference in either machine I've updated.
There are a few reports of the computer not being able to start up after the update (This happened to me and several other people).
I would back up my info, then go for it, then you don't really have anything to lose.
PS - I have not noticed any difference in either machine I've updated.
Are you talking about the operating system and upgrading to the next Big Cat or...
This thread caught my eye. I just ran Software Update and found something concerning Mac OSX. Concerned, of course I updated. Now, though. Now my PB starts slow. I remember before updating my computer would boot up in record time. Now, however, that is not the case. Now, I stare at that grey screen with the apple logo for a good two minutes or so before the rest of the process even begins. What gives? Anyway to remove that update? Or... what?
*is such a PC user*
This thread caught my eye. I just ran Software Update and found something concerning Mac OSX. Concerned, of course I updated. Now, though. Now my PB starts slow. I remember before updating my computer would boot up in record time. Now, however, that is not the case. Now, I stare at that grey screen with the apple logo for a good two minutes or so before the rest of the process even begins. What gives? Anyway to remove that update? Or... what?
*is such a PC user*
Azmodon said:
The first re-boot will always be slow because it's moving updates from the staging area to replace the older files. Subsequent re-boots will go more quickly. Even if the startup speed isn't as fast as it used to be, the execution speed is the important thing, right?
I updated without thinking about it because I plan on re-installing from scratch in a few weeks. I'm just running some test right now, and want to start fresh when I move and start a new project. Haven't had any problems, but yeah, slower booting now. Not horribly noticeable, but definitely slower.
I just finished the update and all is fine. I followed my normal procedure; back up home folder and other important things, run cron scripts, repair permissions and update. Repair permissions after update.
My Airport network is fine and I see no reason to apply its update after reading about all the problems.
My Airport network is fine and I see no reason to apply its update after reading about all the problems.
People had problems with 10.4.2. Don't get fooled by those bad reports, because you are seeing only one side of the coin. People that have no problems with the system, do not even post here, because they have not any reason to do so!RyanSA4 said:I have had my Powermac for about a month now and it runs flawlessly. I haven't had to force quit anything and nothing has froze. I am running 10.4.2 and am reading all these problems people are having with 10.4.3. So should I even bother updating?
Anyway, the update, among other things, comes with updated graphics drivers, offering OpenGL 2.0 support and the system is faster that 10.4.2. I am very pleased with this update. I think you will be too.
Just updated! Only problem was that after I updated I had no internet connection, but I just reconfigured it and it's all set now. I did have that fan reving problem when i first opened safari but I have been using it for around 2 hours now and it hasen't come back.
Thanks again to everyone for their comments.
Thanks again to everyone for their comments.