Apple has posted the Mac OS X 10.2.8 Update to it’s servers as a standalone download (39MB) for users who prefer to use this method over the Software Update option of installing the Update. The Update delivers enhanced functionality and improved reliability for the following applications, services and technologies: Audio, Bluetooth, Classic compatibility, Finder, Graphics, LDAP, Power Management, Safari, and FireWire and USB device compatibility.The update also provides updated security services and includes the latest Security Updates.
These are some of the enhancements that are a part of the Mac OS X 10.2.8 Update:
– Windows on external displays connected to some PowerBook computers are drawn better.
– The Bluetooth menu bar item works better when a Bluetooth USB adapter is disconnected and reconnected.
– Addresses a situation in which an external FireWire storage device would not become available (mount) and this message would appear: “A disk attempting to mount as ‘unknown’ has failed. Please use Disk Utility to check the disk.”
– Addresses an issue in which some Bluetooth devices may not be available after the computer wakes from sleep.
– Addresses an issue in which some Bluetooth keyboards may show a delayed response when you press a key after the computer wakes from sleep.
– Addresses an issue in which some iBook computers could make a clicking sound when using Mac OS X 10.2.5 or 10.2.6.
– Reduces a potential delay when removing some devices from the Bluetooth pairing list.
– Addresses a potential issue in which an audio application can unexpectedly quit when a USB- or FireWire-based audio device is disconnected.
– Bluetooth preferences correctly displays the Bluetooth menu bar item’s status if the item was enabled elsewhere.
– Includes several enhancements for Safari.
– Includes support for USB 2.0 devices, including PCI and PC cards for computers that do not include USB 2.0 hardware.
– Includes several security enhancements.
More info and download link here.
I like to download and archive these updates. But you CAN do that right with Software Update–it’s in the menu. The file then downloads to your desktop but does not install. It’s there for you to deal with as you see fit.
If 10.2.8 updates the G5 too, this tiny upgrade could be a major landmark in computer operating systems. Microsoft does NOT have an OS that runs effectively on both 32 and 64 bit computers (without degrading the performance of the hardware and software).
“One small step for Apple; one giant leap for computers!”
CORRECTION:
10.2.8 does not run on G5.
Sigh!
g5 owners have to wait for 10.3. Something on macrumors led me to believe they took the essential differences between 10.2.6 and 10.2.7 minus g5 additions and poof 10.2.8. G5 ownership is still alright, mine handles everything with a little ho hum (industrial whirring) enthusiasm.
I’m going to wait a bit before installing this update, lots of people on the Apple Discussions boards are reporting trouble with ethernet connections and apps crashing.
have they taken it offline? because I had a friend try to get the update through SWU, but it wasn’t showing up, so I sent her to the direct link…it’s coming up as not there when you try to download it
The 10.2.8 Update has been lifted from Apples website.
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=120245
Its temporarily unavailable- Glad I waited to download.