Mac software updates

Bill · Sep 18, 2013, 23:44:36

Quote from: Gary on Sep 18, 2013, 23:21:04
Up to this update I had none of the pesky permissions that are supposed to be ok it was blank, clean slate since Lion. One update and I have dozens ahh well. I always run a permissions check after an update as some times you do get a few that are fixed, but not this time. Messy update.

I skipped Lion and, I must confess, I've never checked on Mountain Lion... I've just tried a run and you're right- only 2 errors instead of dozens, both properly corrected. One lives and learns

Apple clearly have a hankering for the old days

edit- one repair didn't take, Java plug-in file.

Gary · Sep 18, 2013, 23:52:19

Quote from: Bill on Sep 18, 2013, 23:44:36
I skipped Lion and, I must confess, I've never checked on Mountain Lion... I've just tried a run and you're right- only 2 errors instead of dozens, both properly corrected. One lives and learns

Apple clearly have a hankering for the old days

edit- one repair didn't take, Java plug-in file.

have you updated to iTunes 11.1 yet bill. That leaves dozens. Lion came on my Mac so I suffered it till Mountain Lion

Bill · Sep 18, 2013, 23:58:20

Quote from: Gary on Sep 18, 2013, 23:52:19
have you updated to iTunes 11.1 yet bill. That leaves dozens. Lion came on my Mac so I suffered it till Mountain Lion

Not yet- I'll wait until tomorrow when (hopefully) the IOS 7 rush has died down and I can get a decent d/l speed.

Bill · Sep 19, 2013, 10:22:22

Looks like the App Store is still busy... d/l should have taken less than 20 seconds, it actually took nearly 10 minutes

(edit- Showing on my BQMs too, bad timing on my part)

Installed smoothly enough, though I haven't explored it yet. I see what you mean about the mess of permissions, very shoddy work somewhere

Gary · Oct 03, 2013, 23:23:41

Mountain Lion 10.8.5 supplemental update, and iTunes 11.1.1 released.

Bill · Oct 04, 2013, 05:16:54

Steve · Oct 04, 2013, 06:13:47

Gary · Oct 04, 2013, 08:06:03

Quote from: Bill on Sep 19, 2013, 10:22:22
Looks like the App Store is still busy... d/l should have taken less than 20 seconds, it actually took nearly 10 minutes

(edit- Showing on my BQMs too, bad timing on my part)

Installed smoothly enough, though I haven't explored it yet. I see what you mean about the mess of permissions, very shoddy work somewhere

11.1.1 does not make permissions any better, nor did the supplemental update. Guess that wont get fixed to OS X Maverick. (cant stand the name)

Gary · Oct 08, 2013, 11:10:38

For manual downloader types, Flash player 11.9.900.117 is up on the Adobe site. Just install over the old version.

Gary · Oct 16, 2013, 09:10:19

Java OS X update 2013-005 for Mountain lion and Lion and update 17 for 10.6 has been released.

Java for OS X 2013-005 delivers improved security, reliability, and compatibility by updating Java SE 6 to 1.6.0_65.

On systems that have not already installed Java for OS X 2012-006, this update disables the Java SE 6 applet plug-in. To use applets on a web page, click on the region labeled "Missing plug-in" to download the latest version of the Java applet plug-in from Oracle.

Please quit any Java applications before installing this update.

Bill · Oct 16, 2013, 09:58:35

Steve · Oct 16, 2013, 12:13:43

Steve · Oct 22, 2013, 18:25:23

OS X Mavericks is free and available today.

Steve · Oct 22, 2013, 18:51:37

New versions of iLife and iWorks available today, I'm assuming free to new Macs and iOS devices but at a cost as an upgrade.

Steve · Oct 22, 2013, 19:00:27

20 new app updates today, collaboration with iWorks and cloud based iWorks beta.

Steve · Oct 22, 2013, 19:23:48

The iPad Air looks quite an update.

Simon · Oct 22, 2013, 19:50:58

So, is that the 5 or is there a 5 as well?

Steve · Oct 22, 2013, 19:56:27

No iPad 5 - new models are the iPad Air and the iPad mini with retina display, interestingly the iPad 2 will still be available as a cheaper full size iPad.

Simon · Oct 22, 2013, 20:09:50

Yes, just been reading. The Air certainly looks a nice bit of kit. Might even get one myself. I thought that I read though, that they were discontinuing the iPad 2.

Gary · Oct 22, 2013, 20:12:28

That bezel edge will be damaged very easily, the iPhone 5 and 5s both were very easy to damage also anodising will wear off same as the iPhones. I like its thinner and lighter though. My iPad 4 will be ok for another year I think somehow.

As for Mavericks I'll watch and wait. ML works fine as is for now.

zappaDPJ · Oct 22, 2013, 20:15:28

I'm a bit disappointed at the cost of the iPad Air. It won't stop me buying one (32/64 GB + cellular £579/£659) but I was hoping for something a little less pricey. That said the move towards including some rather good free apps is a bonus.

Steve · Oct 22, 2013, 20:25:40

Mavericks download is 5.29Gb we'll see what it looks like. The iPad 2 and the iPad mini I believe are still current models with the iPad Air and the iPad mini with retina display.

Steve · Oct 22, 2013, 20:27:18

Safari 6.1 for ML

Simon · Oct 22, 2013, 22:02:05

Quote from: Gary on Oct 22, 2013, 20:12:28
That bezel edge will be damaged very easily, the iPhone 5 and 5s both were very easy to damage also anodising will wear off same as the iPhones. I like its thinner and lighter though. My iPad 4 will be ok for another year I think somehow. As for Mavericks I'll watch and wait. ML works fine as is for now.

It's 'thinner and lighter' that bothers me - will that equate to being delicate and flimsy?

Steve · Oct 23, 2013, 06:30:33

I wonder whether this Mavericks install is the longest ever, left the MBP working overnight but did part close the lid, woke up with it stating 4 minutes left I guess it must have gone to sleep as well. Although I was worried that it might have stalled but it's still plodding along. It's managed to reboot and states completing the installation so it's