Apple has just released a new major update to its Mac OS X operating system. This marks the fifth major release of Apple's server OS. Here is more info on fixes and features in this update:
Mac OS X Server 10.4.9 Update (Universal)
What?s New in this Version The 10.4.9 Server Update is recommended for all servers and includes fixes for the operating system and various applications, services and technologies. It includes fixes for:
- avoiding AFP connection errors when authenticating Active Directory users who are members of lots of groups - preventing SMB/CIFS server deadlocks and service interruptions - authenticating Windows clients when bound to Active Directory - copying read-only files to AFP shares on Xsan and UFS volumes - copying files with extended attributes from an AFP share of an Xsan volume - preventing NFS server hangs at shutdown - printing too many copies of a document when using the print server - using Open Directory authentication when using Ethernet Link Aggregation - better TCP performance with Windows clients and servers - using rsync to copy files with extended attributes - creating and managing VLANs from the command-line - time zone and daylight saving time changes for 2007 - compatibility with third party applications and devices - previous standalone security updates
Mac OS X 10.4.9 Update (Intel)
What?s New in this Version The 10.4.9 Update is recommended for PowerPC and Intel-based Mac computers currently running Mac OS X Tiger version 10.4.8 and includes general operating system fixes, as well as specific fixes or compatibility updates for the following applications and technologies:
- RAW camera support - Handling of large or malformed images that could cause crashes - Image capture performance - Mouse scrolling and keyboard shortcuts - Font handling - Playback quality, and bookmarks in DVD Player - USB video conferencing cameras for use with iChat - Bluetooth devices - Browsing AFP servers - Apple USB Modem - Windows-created digital certificates - Open and Print dialogs in applications that use Rosetta on Intel-based Macs - Time zone and daylight saving for 2006 and 2007 - Security updates
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