10/31/2005, 5:00pm, EST

Monday, October 31st

Apple releases Mac OS X 10.4.3 update

Apple today released Mac OS X 10.4.3, which it says delivers overall improved reliability and compatibility for Mac OS X v10.4 and is recommended for all users. The free update includes over 60 fixes, including ones for AFP, SMB/CIFS, NFS and FTP network file services; AirPort and Bluetooth wireless access; Core Graphics, Core Audio, Core Image, and RAW camera support; disc recording when creating and burning media; .Mac sync services; Spotlight indexing and searching; Dashboard widgets: Dictionary, Flight Tracker, Stickies, and Unit Converter; Address Book, AppleScript, Automator, Dictionary, Font Book, iCal, iSync, Mail, and Safari applications; and Disk Utility, Keychain Access, Migration Assistant, and Software Update. Apple also says its fixes compatibility with third-party applications and devices and includes previous standalone security updates. A Delta and Combo update are available on the Web; it is also available via the Software Update.

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djenurm

Hmmmmmmm

10/31, 5:18pm, EST

I wonder if they did anything for us single 1.8 powermac users. It's not listed on their site.

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benhur

weird . . .

10/31, 5:25pm, EST

I installed 10.4.3 and now I'm seeing little green monsters, ballerinas, and miniture Darth Vaders wandering the streets.

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Siggi_arni

Cant wait!

10/31, 5:26pm, EST

So.. how long before 10.4.4 is out :D ?

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Todd Madson

Hm....

10/31, 5:35pm, EST

Any news on any performance improvements?

I.E. Run Cinebench or another benchmarker before and after the update?

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automorrow

Pretty Spooky ..

10/31, 5:37pm, EST

I dare you do be the first one to update your OS X! I double dawg dare ya to venture into that dark tunnel of software updates, and come out intact.

There are some thing that are worse than thay spinning ball of death and Unlockupd ...

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Glasspusher

At last!

10/31, 5:43pm, EST

This is a sure sign that the Powerbook G5s are right around the corner!

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lkrupp

This update sucks!

10/31, 5:57pm, EST

I installed it and now my computer is toast! Way to go Apple. Get your act together or else!!!!!!!

Just kidding.....

But we all know it's coming don't we. It's just a matter of time.

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bscepter

Hey!

10/31, 5:59pm, EST

It feels, I dunno... snappier!

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eswinson

10/31, 6:01pm, EST

I feel sappier

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mr100percent

different sized

10/31, 6:08pm, EST

There are different sizes on my sawtooth G4 tower and my Powerbook G4

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