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Mac updated 15 April 2005

Apple released Mac OS X 10.3.9, an updated version to the Mac OS X 10.3 “Panther”. This update is recommended to all users because it contain a few improvements and security updates.

These are the improvements:

• network volumes are now available in the Finder sidebar and Desktop for convenient access
• file sharing and directory services reliability for Mac (AFP), UNIX (NFS), PC (SMB/CIFS), PPTP, and wireless networks
• support for NTFS formatted volumes
• reliability of user logins, mounting of home directories in a networked environment, and launch of network applications
• updated PostScript and USB printing
• updated font management
• reliable disc burning and recording functionality
• Bluetooth compatibility for Apple Wireless Keyboard and Mouse and Bluetooth phones.
• iPods connected via USB 2.0 are now recognized by iTunes and iSync
• updated Open GL technology and ATI and NVIDIA graphics drivers
• updated Address Book, Calculator, Disk Utility, DVD Player, Image Capture, Mail, Preview, Safari, Stickies, and QuickTime applications
• compatibility for third party applications and devices
• additional support for FireWire and USB devices
• FileVault, FireWire 800 and WebDAV improvements from Update 10.3.1
• previous standalone security updates and Bluetooth Update 1.5.1.

Apple also released iPhoto 5.0.2, an updated version to iPhoto5. iPhoto 5.0.2 addresses issue with iPhoto book layout, multiword searching, iDVD slideshow integration, and slideshow performance and photo editing on G3 systems. Another update is also released for iMovie HD.

You can download the updates from Apple Support Downloads or via Software update (Blue apple logo on top left corner > software update). Software Update Tips by Daring Fireball

• April 16, 2005