Avoids a potential Mail issue if the application is running when Daylight Savings Time change.

Too late!

Worked for me! Got rid of SIMBL plugin and Safari is up and running.

dimplemonkey,
You are the man! Thanks for taking one for the team. I myself am a habitual Disk Utility runner and Permissions Repairer, so it's good to get the "real world" angle on things.

I’m especially anxious to see what happens when you install Tiger OVER Panther. This is exactly what I’d like to do as a clean install and then the reloading of all my applications and little extras will take two days.
But please, for me, do at least one backup of your system, okay?

:)

Try running "java -version" in a terminal window

Last login: Fri Apr 15 20:45:01 on ttyp1
Welcome to Darwin!
DualG4:~ robert$ java -version
Segmentation fault
DualG4:~ robert$

and I am not the only one. No Java apps run at all anymore and the 1.4.2 Java update will not install over 10.3.9.

13 posts and no one has said "My system seems SO much snappier!"

Tsk tsk.

My update went smooth as butter. No problems, new Safari 1.3 (v312) is crazy crazy crazy fast now, and no more annoying pop-behind windows. Ran disk permissions and nothing out of the ordinary. The updated graphics drivers are great, dare I say finder at OS9 speeds? Genie effect is nice and smooth now, and dragging a window around really quick no longer studders... wow. Yes, everything is Snappy. And Limewire runs fine, so Java seems ok.
No problems for me. Great conclusion to 10.3. Onward to the nightmares of the early 10.4 days!!

Quicksilver Dual 800, 1.5GB ram, Geforce3 Videocard.

DP2.5GHz. Standard (Software Update) update - not Combo update.

Works OK here. No Safari crashing problems. V1.3 uses less CPU time to render stupid animated GIFs. Seems also to have helped tame the busy fans that 10.3.8 seemed to have caused.

The update on both my G5 and my ibook has totally screwed up Java and Safari is crashing like mad ( what was I thinking updating both at the same time?). Java does not seem to be running at all as reported by java dependent apps. Thankfully I have a backup from a week ago for one machine as i was planning to install Tiger...no way now..if they can't get a minor upgrade on a stable system to work I will give Tiger a wide berth for several months until I am sure. Just cancelled my web order.

Uh, things are snappier.

Messy install went without a hitch.

The same goes for iLife '05.

I am getting Safari crashes and Limewire and Azeureus will not load either. I even tried just typing "Java stuff" in the Google search bar. I then tried to load a couple of those pages (assuming they would likely have Java code in them somewhere) and they crashed. So - seem there may be a problem with Java. How do I check? Anybody got a fix? This is lame.

For those of you experiencing Java related issues reinstalling Security Update-002 seems to fix the problem.

Re-installing Security Update-002 seemed to work. However, I wonder if just a double-restart would work? Anyone tried that?

dks96Q

dks96Q

About the security flaw that [url=http://forums.macnn.com/member.php?s=&action=getinfo&userid=81122]resuna[/url] hilighted above...

I discovered the issue that prompted that fix (i.e. I'm "David Remahl" credited with discovery). I have published my independent security advisory on [url=http://remahl.se/david/vuln/001/]my homepage[/url].

When I wrote the advisory, I was not aware that Apple assumed strict zone-separation, so my report is focused on one thing that differs between http: and file: domains. Apple decided to take the approach of enforcing strict zone separation, instead of ensuring that HTML files are 'safe" no matter where they are running from. I disagree with this decision, because I consider the zone separation flawed, as resuna does. This may open up a whole new can of worms.

/ David Remahl

My ISP sucks. Ignore my gibberish above, please.

>The update on both my G5 and my ibook has totally screwed up Java and Safari is crashing like mad ( what was I thinking updating both at the same time?). Java does not seem to be running at all as reported by java dependent apps. Thankfully I have a backup from a week ago for one machine as i was planning to install Tiger...no way now..if they can't get a minor upgrade on a stable system to work I will give Tiger a wide berth for several months until I am sure. Just cancelled my web order.<

I ALWAYS find it funny when people install updates on their systems and b**** at Apple if it fails.

Have you checked whether you have any other 3rd party softwares installed which could have screwed-up the upgrade process?

Thats by far the the MOST common cause of installation problems.

Time for you to do a 'archive & install'.

Safari still uses masses of CPU to display animated GIF's or other on screen animation.

Try www.wdwmagic.com just stay on the front page and see what the CPU is like for Safari, just must have Safari as the front application.

I see 88% CPU usage for a simple animated web page !!

Ian

Well, while Safari does use a lot of processing power on that page it is not significantly different that Camino or Firefox so I'm not sure what the point is?

Yep none of the Java apps would launch until I reinstalled the 2005-002 Security Update as suggested fix posted by a dev on Apple's Java-Dev list.


It can be downloaded here:

http://www.apple.com/support/downloads/securityupdate2005002macosx1034orlater.html"

Safari was crashing mainly on quitting the app. I found an old install of iGetter to be the problem. I deleted the iGetterIMBundle from the user/Library/InputManagers folder and all is fine now.

It seems to me that the high CPU usage being referred to with regard to animated GIF laden pages is actually Flash related. On the page www.wdwmagic.com, there is only ONE animated GIF and about 4 Flash animations. There are issues wtih Flash on OSX period. The next version of Flash is supposed to be significantly improved. I'd like to use Safari, but I like RSS feeds and the speed of Firefox (especially when using the flashblock extension).

Al Powerbook 12" Rev A installed via software update and having NO issues at all. One restart and all's smooth. I've found that with OSX being a crash-proof OS, it takes a LOT of patience to wait out apparent system hangs and beachballs... to avoid restarts. Obviously there are times when you have problems and need to restart, but I haven't run into one of those on my powerbook for about a year.

I erred on the side of caution.

I'd run Cocktail earlier in the day to clear up some strange problems. It blows, because I hadn't restarted in 25 days! Oh well…

So, I followed the MacFixIt upgrade sequence...
Ran Disk Warrior.
Repaired permissions (again) with Disk Utility.
Installed the Combo Updater.
Repaired permissions yet again.

Safari refused to fully launch, so I hunted down and deleted AcidSearch from my User Library, as others had suggested. Luckily, I'd just installed the FireFox 1.0.3 update.

Safari runs fine now and faster. The only strange thing is that the color of links, both read and unread, changed to lighter and brighter colors. Can't complain about that.

I'll avoid using the S-word, but the Finder seems to run much smoother and apps launch a bit quicker.
Also, Call of Duty: United Offensive multiplayer 1.5.1 runs noticeably faster and smoother! Killing in style!

I've learned from bitter experience (10.3.3 or .4 was NASTY) to take the time and repair what's ailing before installing any system or security updates. It's worth the little extra time and effort involved. It's just better to avoid potential misery and be sure of a nice solid system.

Hi all,

Apple seems to be pulling the updaters from the web site. (and summarily locking related topics in their discussion board, BTW. My comments were removed and the topics locked... sigh.) Note the link to the server version that is still on their downloads page goes to the 10.3.8 updater info and download page.


Seems to be available from the software update Preference still. but probably best to wait for the re-release of the updaters!

Later,
JB

Follow up to my above comments re: Apple pulled .9 updaters -- I may be wrong. I cannot link to the downloads when pulling up the webpage: www.apple.com/downloads/macosx/ in SAFARI, but when I load them with OmniWeb I can see -- and download the updaters. Very weird. I even reset Safari and page still loads with the links to 10.3.9 not working. Huh?

http://www.apple.com/support/

.9 updaters are all there even in Safari... wtf ru talking about? People are having some WIERD issues that don't seem to be standard across the board. And the .9 discussion boards are NOT locked.

Safari is running like its never run before. Definite speed improvement. Pages are loading in a blink of an eye! I haven't noticed improved performance on the system itself though. Apps are launching at about the same speed. Running a 500 mhz ibook, dual usb.

No problems for me at all on either my G4 800mhz PowerBook or my 800mhz G4 iMac lamp. But then I don't use 3rd party add-ons either.

No problem with Safari or anything.

... STILL does not work from the Apple menu. What update?

Also none on G3 800 iBook12". Ran from Software Update w/ no issues on either one. Checked the G5 and it has Java 1.4.2 and is happy. Time to see if Doom3 runs any faster.

Z

Appears the 10.3.9 update has removed the "Download Linked File As" from Safari. I'm positive it was there before. A useful feature for manually specifying a download destination, rather than use your default Safari download location. Anyone else have thios problem ?

After I update to OS X 10.3.9 and other update from Apple's update this week, I CANNOT launch my Limewire 4.8.1. So, I run OnyX cleaning and maintenance (repair disk permmission) and it launch fine. Shut Down the computer and restart it, and I CANNOT launch the Limewire.

HELP! HELP !

Kok Sun YIP from MALAYSIA

Great saw it and upgrade my PB G4 with OS X 10.3.9 and other rest in apple upgrade last Friday, 15 April 05. Almost immediately after the upgrade, I found that I CANNOT launch my LimeWire 3.8.1. There is nothing at all. So I use OnyX to maintenance (repair disk permmision), then it launch fine and work properly. Shut down my PB, restart, problem of CANNOT launch it back. I had the Disk Utilities "Repair Disk Permission"; same thing.

HELP ! HELP !

Repaired permissions, ran the update via software update, repaired permissions again, kept working. No reboot needed.

Rebooted later annyway. No problems. Safari, Adobe CS1.0, Quirk 6.5, MS Office X, Extensis Portfolio & Suitcase, Nicecast, Quickbooks. All working.

Battlefield still crashess when I switch teams. :(

after i did the update, my G4 Powerbook 1.5 Ghz. can't find the Bluetooth module, has anyone experience this proble if so how can i fix it. none of my Bluetooth devices work now! thanks for any help!

I have several Macs here at home and over 200 of them at the school where I work and from my initial testing on my home machines, I've encountered no problems with Safari (I'm using it right now to post this in the forum), Mail, LimeWire, etc. The update was done without performing ANY disk permissions fixing, disk maintenance at all. But here's the key: DON'T turn off your computer at all - UNIX (the underpining of Mac OS X) isn't meant to be turned off and on as several maintenance daemons need to run in the background overnight to maintain a healthy system. Turning your machine off overnight obviously will not let these cronjobs run at all.

The only thing is that LimeWire will not work in our school environment as the ports it uses are blocked upline from us. I have a Dual 2.5GHz G5 at work and I'll be putting the update on it Monday morning. Film at 11...

With Tiger just 2 weeks out, I see real reason to do this upgrade. My system is working just fine. No need to potentially f*^% it up before the major upgrade. From what I read the benefits of .9 are rather insignificant unless you are currently having serious issues with your system or Safari.

With Tiger just 2 weeks out, I see NO real reason to do this upgrade. My system is working just fine. No need to potentially f*^% it up before the major upgrade. From what I read the benefits of .9 are rather insignificant unless you are currently having serious issues with your system or Safari.

One sad loss, i used to be able to turn on the iTunes visualizer and let it run for hours. since 3.9, the power mgt in my PB now ignores the fact that it is running and shuts down after a few minutes :-(

I guess "regression testing" is not on the agenda?

safari really moves

im impressed

GOD I LOVE APPLE !!!

After installing the 10.3.9 update, Safari became very mental (crash/slow/weird right click dialogue). Downloaded Safari 10.2 and installed, and it still is cripple. Software update doesn't recognise that I have 10.2 installed and refuses to update to 1.3! Not a good day today!! Going to use Firefox. ARGH!!

Safari crashes constantly. Other apps are less stable. This upgrade sux.

Can somebody who upgraded who also uses Cisco VPN test it and see if it still works.

I am assuming Apple released this update for a smoother Tiger update. I was told that the Cisco VPN client did not work under Tiger and I am worried that the interim update might also break the Cisco VPN client.

Thanks for the help.

G4 CUBE all systems GO,
I have a noticable gain in safari (especially while accessing my bank) I used to get irritating timeout messages but now i click and go... if this is what Tiger has in store for me I am going to get into the stores line TODAY!....(think my work will mind?)

10.3.9 update "breaks" Checkpoint's SecureClient R56--SRService fails to initialize.

VPN 5000 client still works after 10.3.9 update

SecureClient should work under OS X 10.3.9 with the following fix :

Either start each time in /opt/CPsrsc-50/bin : sudo ./SR_Service

OR have it fixed for 'all times' with :

1.Create a text file "wdog.sh" containing #!/bin/tcsh cd /opt/CPsrsc-50/bin while (1) ./SR_Service end 2. Put it in /opt/CPsrsc-50/bin 3. sudo chmod 755 /opt/CPsrsc-50/bin/wdog.sh 4. sudo chown 0:0 /opt/CPsrsc-50/bin/wdog.sh 5. Edit /System/Library/StartupItems/SecureClient/SecureClient 6. Comment out $SRDIR/bin/SR_Watchdog &> $SRDIR/log/ScBootlog.txt & by adding # before it. 7. After that line add $SRDIR/bin/wdog.sh &> $SRDIR/log/ScBootlog.txt & 8. Reboot and enjoy.

Our site updated three servers to 10.3.9 at various dates. First one is fine it seems with no large glitches, a few days later server 2 was updated and it lost it's connection to itself with ldap and had about 2 hours worth of cleanup to do to get it back into production. Server 3 was clean installed after zeroing out and immediately set to 10.3.9 before making it an open directory server. It's having problems with ldap (keeps wanting to go back to netinfo and errors when you put it back to ldap. Several restarts and it's fine until you restart again. NetRestore won't work with it and my mind refuses to think of managing the client install load we have without it. Spent an entire day on tech support trying to fix these issues with minimal success. CPU usage is double normal. Mail is acting odd with little things (usable but not normal). Haven't even opened Safari. That's as far as I'm willing to play with it. I'm heading back to 10.3.8 on this last server and holding my breath on the other two. I expect to get to redo them soon.