Apple Updates Mac OS X to Version 10.4.5
Apple Updates Mac OS X to Version 10.4.5
by , 4:55 PM EST, February 14th, 2006
Apple Computer released Mac OS X 10.4.5, an update that addresses various usability issues is Mac OS X. The update covers iChat, Safari, Dashboard, QuickTime, iDisk, Daylight Savings information (for the U.S.), VPNs, and other unspecified compatibility issues. The update also includes all previous standalone security updates.
Apple's update notes:
The 10.4.5 Update is recommended for all users and includes general operating system fixes, as well as specific fixes for the following applications and technologies:
- iChat video conferencing
- Safari rendering of web pages
- usability of Dashboard and widgets
- viewing of QuickTime streaming media behind a firewall
- printing to some Epson printer models
- iDisk and Portable Home Directory syncing
- time zone and daylight savings for 2006 and 2007
- VPN connections to Cisco servers when using NAT
- compatibility with third party applications and devices
- previous standalone security updates
You can find more detailed information on the above update elements at the Knowledge Base article for the update. The update can be downloaded through Software Update, and the file is 6.4MB.
Observer Comments
Tue Feb 14, 2006 6:03 pm Subject: Snappier and happier
QuoteGuest wrote:
There are 2 "separate" updates for 10.4.5:
One for Intel on my Intel iMac 17" and one for PowerPC on my iMac G5 17".
MacSpudster
More than likely that is to keep the size of the downloads resonable.
There's no need for Intel users to get the PowerPC code and visa versa.
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