Mac OS X 10.4.3 Released
parry writes "Software Update just delivered the Mac OS X 10.4.3 update to my PowerBook.
Key changes include improved responsiveness when searching in Spotlight, Safari now passes the Acid2 test, better performance for MS-DOS formatted volumes and numerous bug fixes."
b) Have you actually tried this? As I stated in my comment, that only applies to new windows created by hitting command-N or choosing "New Window" from the file menu - neither of which I ever, ever use. When you just open a window by double-clicking on a folder or drive, it doesn't work.
Warning: Apple/Nintendo fangirl. Likes her electronics cute & cuddly. May be rabid.