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16 December 2004
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Apple has released the final major update of the Mac OS X 10.3 operating system for 2004. The software updates Mac OS X 10.3.6 to version 10.3.7. Interestingly, the standalone update is being referred to as the "delta" update. If you have version 10.3 through to 10.3.5, you should update using the combo updater instead.
As always, it's important to follow the instructions with regards the installation process and this update includes specific instructions, such as disconnecting external firewire drives before applying the update.
The 10.3.7 update delivers enhancements that include:
- improved AFP support for saving documents with long file names
- improved OpenGL technology and updated ATI and NVIDIA graphics drivers
- improved FireWire device compatibility
- updated Preview application
- improved compatibility for third party applications
- previous standalone security updates
Important information before installing:
- If you have a third-party FireWire hard drive connected, turn it off and disconnect it before installing this update. Reconnect it and turn it back on after installation is complete and you've restarted.
- You may experience unexpected results if you have installed third-party system software modifications, or if you have modified the operating system through other means. (This does not apply to normal application software installation.)
- The installation process should not be interrupted. If a power outage or other interruption occurs during installation, use the standalone installer from Apple Downloads to update.
Two versions (delta and combo) of the installer are available from Apple Downloads as standalone updates. After you download an update, you can use it without being connected to the Internet.
▪ The "delta" installer will update Mac OS X 10.3.6 to 10.3.7
▪ The "combo" installer can update 10.3, 10.3.1, 10.3.2, 10.3.3, 10.3.4, 10.3.5, or 10.3.6 to 10.3.7.
The standalone installer, particularly the combo, is useful if you have multiple computers to update and only want to download the 10.3.7 update once.
More information can be found at....
- http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=300385
- http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=300386
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