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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."

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  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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...

  4. 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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  5. 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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  6. 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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