Mac software updates

[Steve]

Snow Leopard 10.6.1 on software update

Improves compatibility with some Sierra Wireless 3G modems
Addresses an issue in which some printer compatibility drivers might not appear properly in the Add Printer browser
Addresses an issue that might cause DVD playback to stop unexpectedly
Addresses an issue that might make it difficult to remove an item from the Dock
Resolves an issue in which the Command-Option-T keyboard shortcut would sometimes bring up the special characters menu in applications such as Mail and TextEdit
Addresses instances in which auto account setup in Mail might not work
Resolves issues when sending mail with certain SMTP servers
Addresses an issue in which Motion 4 could become unresponsive
Includes an update to Adobe Flash Player plug-in version 10.0.32.18

[somanyholes]

Includes an update to Adobe Flash Player plug-in version 10.0.32.18

would that be because they bundled an insecure version in the previous update

[Steve]

would that be because they bundled an insecure version in the previous update

I presume 10.6.0 went to the pressing with the then insecure but current version. Although many knew no update was made available via Apple until now.

[Sebby]

would that be because they bundled an insecure version in the previous update

No, it's because the version that came with the release build of Snow Leopard contained an insecure (but current at the time of compiling) build of Adobe Flash Player.

[somanyholes]

you apple's really do bite

[Glenn]

They put you to sleep, just ask Snow White

[Gary]

Shockwave player 11.5.2.602 for Mac (and windows I imagine) installs on Snow leopard.

[Gary]

Microsoft Office 2008 for Mac 12.2.3 Update released on Tuesday. Critical security update.

[Steve]

I have been a bit puzzled by this as there is an associated Entourage web services edition listed also, which I have used until recently . I tried to install over the version of web services I have only to find it refused ,when I looked at my version installed some time ago they both are showing as the same release 13.0.3 perhaps the 12.2.3 updated that also???

Found the answer it updates that as well via 12.2.3

http://blogs.msdn.com/nadyne/archive/2009/11/10/office-mac-2008-12-2-3-entourage-for-web-services-13-0-3-office-2004-11-5-6-available-today.aspx

Not sure about the link its ok in preview but gives an error in safari for me when posted? Or only sometimes Well it is Safari 4.0.4 perhaps its the first bug.

[Lance]

Hmmm, just tried the link (using firefox) six times... It worked on the 1st, 3rd and 5th times

[Steve]

How odd

[Gary]

Does not work for me either, failed first time in Firefox and Safari

[Gary]

iPhoto 8.1.1 has been released for update via software updater or download, bugfixes for face recognition and performance and support for iPod

[Rik]

Thanks, Gary. 

[lozcart]

Java update for Snow Leopard and Leopard now available via software update.

Improves reliability, security and compatibility.

Requires computer restart.

[Gary]

Java update for Snow Leopard and Leopard now available via software update.

Improves reliability, security and compatibility.

Requires computer restart.

Also leaves a permissions issue "Permissions differ on "usr/share/derby", should be drwxr-xr-x , they are lrwxr-xr-x" you can try repairing it, it says its been repaired but it hasn't. The reason being the permissions database has not been updated correctly.

[Gary]

Bonjour Update 2010-001 v1.0

[Rik]

Shouldn't that be Bon Soir, Gary? 

[Gary]

Shouldn't that be Bon Soir, Gary? 

 

[Steve]

Bonjour Update 2010-001 v1.0

Have you considered Apple TV,Gary?

[Gary]

Have you considered Apple TV,Gary?

I have its just a matter of saving for that Steve, just had to put four new tyres on the car at a cost of £535 (225 40 R18 Z) but that will be my next purchase.

[Steve]

Gary,Do you know the current state of Boxee in the UK?

[Gary]

Gary,Do you know the current state of Boxee in the UK?

Hulu still does not work, I hope that comes to the UK, its a good way of streaming media from my Mac without having to pay iTunes fees thats for sure.

[Steve]

I think with a bit of modification you can get BBC iplayer?

[Gary]

I think with a bit of modification you can get BBC iplayer?

They are actually releasing their own box its dead ugly but it may be a good thing as a few firms are getting into this field now