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Apple Releases Mac OS X 10.2.6

Posted by pudge on from the six-megs-of-monday-goodness dept.

Numeric writes "Apple has released 10.2.6 update, which you can read in detail. Here's a partial list: Addresses an issue for Mac OS X 10.2.5 in which a kernel panic message may appear if certain USB hubs or devices are connected. Addresses an issue for Mac OS X 10.2.5 in which English is the default language and Asian language scripts are not be available in the International preference pane, if a script's font is not available. Address Book now supports the Sony Ericsson T610 phone."

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  1. Re:Kind of a small list by stefanlasiewski · · Score: 4, Interesting

    It is a small list of fixes. 10.2.5 was released less then 3 weeks ago, if memory serves.

    Apple just needed to get the 10.2.6 patch out quickly, because it was a pretty signifigant bug for some people.

    Since the fix is probably at the kernel level, the fix warrants it's own patch version.

    This was my first real experience with an OS X problem. Took me 3 hours to figure out that my Godmother's G4 was crashing because of the USB hub. Pro bono, but at least I got some homecooked meals and some education out of the exchange :)

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    "Can of worms? The can is open... the worms are everywhere."
  2. Slightly Off Topic... by macmurph · · Score: 3, Interesting

    10.2.5 really fixed my v.92 powerbook modem 'modem on hold' feature.

    In 10.2.3, when someone would call while Im online, I would get a message saying "an unknown caller is calling, answer, ignore". I would click answer, and I couldnt hear anyone half the time.

    In 10.2.4, if someone called while I was online, I would get a kernel panic and lose all of my work... ouch.

    In 10.2.5, when someone calls, I can actually click the answer button and talk to them every single time. Im really happy someone is working on this over at Apple.

    Im downloading 10.2.6 right now. We'll see what changes that brings. I hope it allows you to resume your connection from the modem menuling. Im tired of digging around for the resume dialog behind all of my windows. I also would love if it put downloads on hold... when Im downloading something, it usually just kicks me offline when someone calls.

    And no resumable downloads in Camino... whats up with that?