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Mac OS X 10.3.4 Released

Posted by pudge on from the get-it-while-it's-hot dept.

sizemoresr writes "The 10.3.4 Update delivers enhanced functionality and improved reliability for Mac OS X v10.3 'Panther' and is recommended for all users. Key enhancements include: improved file sharing and directory services for Mac (AFP), UNIX (NFS), PPTP, and wireless networks; improved OpenGL technology and updated ATI and NVIDIA graphics drivers; improved disc burning and recording functionality; iPods connected via USB 2.0 are now recognized by iTunes and iSync; additional FireWire audio and USB device compatibility; updated Address Book, Mail, Safari, Stickies, and QuickTime applications; improved compatibility for third party applications; previous standalone security updates."

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  1. Hopefully it fixes the recent exploits by javester · · Score: 2, Insightful

    FP!
    However, I wish Apple would provide more information on their updates. They are so generalized.
    If they're serious about the Enterprise space, this is a must do.

  2. Re:No fix on recent exploits by pudge · · Score: 4, Insightful

    These exploits are serious, and will require a significant overhaul of the protocol handler code

    They are serious, but most of the fixes belong in the apps, not the underlying OS services. It's a matter of filtering unsafe data so it cannot be used for unsafe operations, in the individual applications. That, or disabling the handlers.

    Yes, they could have waited, but if 10.3.4 was already ready, I'd prefer for Apple to release it on time and give us the fixes they can right now, and then work on the recent problems to provide us a good security patch (or maybe a 10.3.5) when they've fixed it.

    Totally agreed. I prefer Apple's "release when ready" rather than "lump all our releases together" approach to security fixes.

  3. Re:Question by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 1, Insightful

    Why did your question include the word "ass"?

    It doesn't seem to have any purpose there, please explain.

  4. Re:Anyone here maliciously hit? by bw5353 · · Score: 4, Insightful
    "But was anyone actually hit by the exploit in a malicious manner. Granted, its something that should be patched, but what has the demand for it been like? Other than the example links floating around, I havn't really seen it anywhere else. "

    The demand was the same one as for you to have a working lock on your front door when you buy a new house, even if there may be no burglars around right then right there.

    I'm sure no one has been hit for real. We would have heard about it at /.

  5. Re:10.3.4 update on DualG5... by weave · · Score: 4, Insightful

    Only a Mac user would assume an update or upgrade will make their computer run faster. Us Windows users are just resigned to the fact that each improvement comes at the cost of performance, but we can always run out and buy a faster box to compensate. Whatssamatterwithyall?!

  6. Re:New problem, crashing white windows... by norkakn · · Score: 2, Insightful

    Yeah, but how great is it that a "crash" is fixed by logging out? Still annoying, but I'll take this over windows anyday (-: