QuickTime 6.1 Released

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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Update from the command line details

[djupedal]

> 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> ...'

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> softwareupdate QuickTimeSU-6.1

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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.

calm down...of course it's the same thing

[djupedal]

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.

Re:My Mac didn't restart.

[BitGeek]

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.