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QuickTime 6.1 Released

Posted by pudge on from the software-update-will-tell-us-about-it-anyway-whiiiiiine dept.

ufo8mycow writes "QuickTime 6.1 is available for Mac users via Software Update. Enhancements include the following: MPEG-4 video provides more accurate rate control and improved visual quality; AAC includes new encoder controls and new bit rate options; DV includes significant encode and decode performance improvements; QuickTime Pro users will enjoy enhancements in full screen playback, including newly enabled keyboard shortcuts for movie control, faster entry and exit, and improved playback performance."

17 of 37 comments (clear)

  1. For Phones? by WatertonMan · · Score: 2, Informative

    I'd lay pretty good odds that this includes the changes to quicktime to let it work with those new MPEG4 enabled cell phones.

    1. Re:For Phones? by constantnormal · · Score: 2

      So when are the iPods going to support it?

      At least the AAC portion of Apple's MPEG4...

      Or do they already? If so, I see no mention of this anywhere.

  2. Update from the command line details by djupedal · · Score: 4, Interesting

    > softwareupdate
    Software Update Tool
    Copyright 2002 Apple Computer, Inc.

    Software Update found the following new or updated software:

    - QuickTimeSU-6.1
    QuickTime (6.1), 19890K - restart required

    To install an update, run this tool with the item name as an argument.
    e.g. 'softwareupdate <item> ...'

    =======
    > softwareupdate QuickTimeSU-6.1

    =======
    This is what it looks like after entering that command:
    [clip]
    Installing "QuickTime"... 96%
    Installing "QuickTime"... 99%
    Installing "QuickTime"... 99%
    Installing "QuickTime"... 99% 99% 99% 99% 99% 99% done.

    You have installed one or more updates that requires that you restart your
    computer. Please restart immediately.

    1. Re:Update from the command line details by Oculus+Habent · · Score: 2

      Sorry, just didn't see the point in it.
      Didn't mean to be mean.
      Next time, I'll take a few deep breaths first.

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  3. not a troll - QT & cellsphones=hot to go by djupedal · · Score: 2, Troll

    Little known fact. Jobs and Apple have made QT one of the top 3 players worldwide when it comes to video enabled cellphones. I'd agree with the statement about MPEG4.

  4. calm down...of course it's the same thing by djupedal · · Score: 4, Informative

    The topic (tip) of updating from the command line for OS X software updates in not new here, and it's been well received in the past as being helpful.

    I update from the command line when I am remote (like now, when I'm in the office). When I'm at the box, I use the built in panel... :) OK?

    Just trying to be helpful...if it doesn't float your boat, then you, like all, are free to ignore.

  5. is it really released? by Tumbleweed · · Score: 2

    I just redownloaded only to find out it's 6.0.2. Is this only for Macs? I also see no mention of 6.1 on their site.

    1. Re:is it really released? by Pathwalker · · Score: 3, Informative

      As far as I can tell, the standalone installers (at least the Jaguar one) are still 6.0.2

      I guess I have to get out from behind this firewall before I can upgrade...

  6. Update has broken TruPlaya by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 2, Informative

    This update has broken TruPlaya, a Video Player which uses Quicktime but allows you to play movies fullscreen even if you don't buy/have QuicktimePRO.

    I can still play the movies in TruPlaya, but i can't Pause/Stop/Reverse, etc. them any more :/

    1. Re:Update has broken TruPlaya by Znonymous+Coward · · Score: 2

      Quit being cheap and Buy Quicktime for only $29.

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    2. Re:Update has broken TruPlaya by msaulters · · Score: 2

      Cheap, nothing... I quit buying it after they stopped offerring free upgrades. Got sick of new versions coming out and the movies not being backward-compatible. If you're working on a Windoze box, there's not much point in having it except to watch movie previews, and that ain't worth the $29.

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  7. Re:My Mac didn't restart. by BitGeek · · Score: 4, Informative


    I noticed this too. This seems to be a change after upgrading to 10.2.3.

    It seems to just drop down to singled user and bounce back up-- apparently a full reboot isn't necessary.

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  8. Re:Text of article in case it gets /.ed by macalmaclan · · Score: 2, Funny

    Yeah, we can all download 300,000 copies of Safari in one day, but may /. Apple over a QT update? ;)

  9. Re:My Mac didn't restart. by jweatherley · · Score: 3, Interesting

    It was a full reboot for me when I updated this morning - and yes I am using 10.2.3:

    bash-2.05a$ uptime
    11:07AM up 3:07, 2 users, load averages: 0.02, 0.01, 0.00
    bash-2.05a$

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  10. Works as Advertised by yancey · · Score: 3, Informative

    I noticed the update yesterday and installed it. The new fullscreen mode changes are sweet. It switches to and from fullscreen mode much faster now and the Command-1,2,3 keys change the size of the video while you're in fullscreen.. very nice.

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  11. Re:Text of article in case it gets /.ed by jellomizer · · Score: 2

    Also the fact that it is part of the autmatic update system. So I am sure apple is expecting a large persentage of OS X systems to be updated with or without Slashdot.

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  12. Behind Proxy/firewall? Try this... by The+Ancients · · Score: 2, Interesting

    Authoxy. QuickTime 6.1 is only available through Software Update at present (not standalone installer), which will not connect through firewalls since the 10.2 Jaguar upgrade was released. This app allows Software Update to connect through firewalls and download updates. ..k

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