10.5.4 is out and about
Written by Jacob Thomason   
Monday, 30 June 2008
leopard_dvd.jpgWell, there isn't much special in this update.  About what you would expect from a minor release.  However, one thing that will be very good news for some of you is the fix for CS3 files that are saved and accessed on a remote server.  This has been a huge issue for a large number of graphic artists.  When saving files to a remote location it breaks the file and its irreversable.  It is a good thing Apple stepped up to the plate with a fix for this!  Aside from that, expect to see some security updates, and a couple fixes for your fav apps.  Read on for the full list.


The following is copied directly from Apple.com

The 10.5.4 Update is recommended for all users running Mac OS X Leopard and includes general operating system fixes that enhance the stability, compatibility and security of your Mac.

General

  • Includes recent Apple security updates.
  • Resolves an issue with saving and reopening Adobe Creative Suite 3 files on a remote server.
  • Includes additional RAW image support for several cameras.
  • Addresses an issue that may result in a partially installed X11 application.
  • Improves L2TP VPN client reliability.

AirPort

  • Addresses AirPort reliability issues with 5GHz networks.
  • Addresses AirPort issues that may result in slower performance in Logic Studio or MainStage.

iCal

  • Improves overall iCal reliability for meeting requests, cancellation notices, delegation, and syncing with iPhone.
  • Resolves an issue that prevents deleting an iCal event without notifying the creator.
  • Addresses an issue in which events in all calendars affect availability.  A checkbox now enables information-only calendars to be transparent from free/busy lookups.
  • Resolves a UI issue preventing delegated calendars from showing up as a separate window.
  • Addresses an issue with copying and pasting attendees from one event to another.
  • Resolves an issue in which iCal may not delete events after a specified time interval, even when set to do so in iCal preferences.
  • Addresses an issue in which To Dos cannot be marked private.

Safari

  • Addresses a potential performance issue when loading secure web pages.
  • Resolves issues that may be encountered when accessing secure web pages with client certificates that reside on a smart card.

Spaces and Exposé

  • Addresses an issue in which switching from a space with a Finder window keeps the Finder as the active application instead of the application residing in the destination space.
  • Fixes an issue in which dragging an application from the list of application assignments in Spaces System Preferences does not assign the application to the desired space.
  • Resolves an Exposé issue that may result in only a subset of windows being shown.




Comments (5)
01-07-2008 20:03
 
There is also the network home folders, where the user works directly off the server, no local home folders at all.
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01-07-2008 18:25
 
Josh, 
 
Alot of people use an iSCSI network storage method that mounts and acts exactly like a local disk. Editing files over the network isn't that uncommon. I haven't experienced this issue myself, but alot of people in larger graphic design firms have.
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01-07-2008 13:58
 
To the previous commenters: Did you really edit mission-critical files directly from a mounted network volume? That's probably not the best idea to begin with.
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01-07-2008 05:13
 
The CS3 issue terrified us, we would be unbelievable F*d if that happened. This is good news, as opposed to the normal "Its an Apple issue"..."Its an Adobe issue" back and forth.
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30-06-2008 21:22
 
thank goodness Apple fixed the CS3 issue. I'm still going to wait a few weeks before updating my work machines, just in case.
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