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Mac OS X 10.3.8 Out, Security Update Released

Posted by timothy on from the dot-dot-dot dept.

Richard_at_work writes "Get it while its hot, or -- if you are less brave -- wait and see if there are any issues. From the download page, the two top points of this update are 'improved OpenGL technology and updated ATI and NVIDIA graphics drivers' and 'improved file sharing and directory services for mixed Mac and PC networks'. More information."

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  1. Although point releases... by Goalie_Ca · · Score: 3, Funny

    Although point releases are small and often have stuff i'll never use, i still get excited. Could it be i'm a mac zealot? maybe....

    Now time to install new opengl drivers so i can play gltron in class on my ibook with .05% speed increase. Much more fun that fourier transforms.

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  2. Early adopter and cautious observer by wazzzup · · Score: 5, Funny

    I'm an early adopter because I initiate the download and install as soon as it came up in Software Update.

    I'm a cautious observer because by the time I'm done dowloading this 28MB behemoth on my dialup connection it will have been well tested.

  3. Snappier, for sure! by patrick42 · · Score: 4, Funny

    Is it just me, or does everything feel a bit snappier now! Amazing! Best update ever!

    1. Re:Snappier, for sure! by 42 · · Score: 2, Funny

      I find that keeping icons to a minimum on my desktop makes my computer feel snappier, and I can prove it... with science!

    2. Re:Snappier, for sure! by ChuckleBug · · Score: 4, Funny

      (Why do people have to be told?)

      I didn't. After the upgrade, I noticed I get jokes much more quickly! My comebacks are snappier, too!

  4. Be careful by commodoresloat · · Score: 4, Funny
    I installed it via Software Update during a dinner party and my kitchen caught fire. The dinner guests just grinned nervously as the blaze spread to the dining room and consumed them.

    Other than that, it seems to be running fine.

    1. Re:Be careful by geoffspear · · Score: 2, Funny
      I've been trying to copy a 17MB file since I installed it at 9:00 last night, and it still hasn't finished copying 12 hours later.

      Plus it made the second button and scrollwheel fall off my mouse!

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