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OS X 10.3.2 Released (36.9M)
« on: December 17, 2003, 08:53:17 PM »
At VersionTracker and via Software Update:

"The 10.3.2 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 mixed Mac and PC networks
- more robust printing to PostScript printers
- improved font management
- updated Mail and Address Book applications
- new ATI and NVIDIA graphics drivers
- FileVault, FireWire 800, WebDAV and USB Printing improvements from Update 10.3.1
- previous standalone security updates

For detailed information on this Update, please visit this website: http://www.info.apple.com/kbnum/n25652

Important Note:
Apple has identified an issue with external FireWire hard drives using the Oxford 922 bridge chip-set with firmware version 1.02 that can result in the loss of data stored on the disk drive. Even with the improvements available in this update, Apple recommends you update the firmware on your FireWire drive. Please contact your drive manufacturer for more information."

I'll give it a go tomorrow-

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« Reply #1 on: December 17, 2003, 09:12:35 PM »
Done both my 350 G4 tower and the 12" Powerbook. So far no issues.

Powerbook also got the Battery Update, and I updated ARD too...eh, Harv. wink.gif
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« Reply #2 on: December 17, 2003, 09:25:01 PM »
Karl, In addition to upgrading your battery, ARD biggrin.gif and 10.3.2, didja also install Apple Java 3D?

I'm kinda curious what that portends. Thinking.gif

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« Reply #3 on: December 17, 2003, 10:26:09 PM »
No I haven't...never heard of it...Apple Java 3D???

Gotta link?
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« Reply #4 on: December 17, 2003, 10:41:21 PM »
I installed 10.3.2 and the Java3D update on a Sawtooth G4 and a MDD G4, everything is great.
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« Reply #5 on: December 18, 2003, 04:27:11 AM »
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« Reply #6 on: December 18, 2003, 07:35:37 AM »
Thanks, Harv. I'll install it later, when I get home from work.
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« Reply #7 on: December 18, 2003, 10:10:06 PM »
It's a busy week for updates, Harv...

10.3.2 yesterday, iTunes4.2, Quicktime 6.5 along with Java 3D today...and tomorrow this reported Security Update.

"Are we having fun yet?"
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« Reply #8 on: December 19, 2003, 02:32:34 PM »
QUOTE(kps @ Dec 19 2003, 6:10 AM)
"Are we having fun yet?"

 After installing 10.3.2, Java Update and QuickTime 4.2, Mail constantly freezes my G4!

This is really annoying!

When I start Mail, it bounces, but then nothing happens. Force quit isn't available either and menu item can't be selected. sad.gif
Other running programs seem to be fine at first glance, but for instance Safari cannot continue load new pages (probably because the system froze and the internet connection, too).

This is the first time in a long long time that a MacOS update made stuff worse on one of my computers!
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« Reply #9 on: December 19, 2003, 07:36:09 PM »
No issues here Spartacus, I don't use Mail, but I tried it and it works fine...so does Safari (my main browser). Both, 350Mhz G4 and 12" rev A Powerbook.

Might be worth cleaning out some System and Mail caches...unless the update created some problem with your internet connection/ISP compatability...?
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« Reply #10 on: December 20, 2003, 04:17:36 AM »
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Might be worth cleaning out some System and Mail caches...


I'll try that. Thanks. smile.gif

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unless the update created some problem with your internet connection/ISP compatability...?


Since my router handles all internet connection, I don't think that there's a problem with my ISP.

I read through the documentation of 10.3.2 and it reads "updated Mail and Address Book application". I guess that there is some kind of probleme with the new versions.

I checked Apple's discussion boards and it seems that I'm not alone with my problem. Hopefully, Apple will react swiftly.
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« Reply #11 on: December 21, 2003, 06:50:35 AM »
I updated my 17" PowerBook yesterday and have not seen any of the ill affects mentioned. My machine is only 3 weeks old so it had not had a lot of time for thinga to get messed up.
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« Reply #12 on: December 21, 2003, 09:36:40 AM »
Fixing permissions did the trick. The G4 is running nicely again. smile.gif
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« Reply #13 on: December 23, 2003, 07:36:41 AM »
I would have thought you'd do that (repair permissions) immediately after the update. wink.gif

Ran across this, in case Mail starts acting up...worth remembering.

http://www.macosxhints.com/article.php?sto...031207160555107
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« Reply #14 on: December 23, 2003, 10:11:50 AM »
No. Acutally, I repaired permissions for the first time.  blush-anim-cl.gif

But the problem is not completely fixed.
Mail still crashes when I try to launch it parallely with any other app (my standard first move when the Mac is ready is clicking Mail, Safari and iTunes). I have to wait until the other apps finished loading.
And yet, sometimes Mail still freezes.
So, I guess it really is a problem caused by this new version of Mail.
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