Adobe releases much-awaited Acrobat 8.1.2 Update
14/02/08 16:29
You can obtain the update either through the automatic Adobe Update mechanism in CS3, the 'Check for Updates' menu under 'Help' menu, or from here:
• Adobe Acrobat 8.1.2 Professional update
• Adobe Reader 8.1.2 Update
- Updates require previous Acrobat 8.1.1 installation.
- Adobe Reader 8.1.2 full installer here.
Other recent Apple Updates
14/02/08 16:03
Apple has also posted a number of other updates:
• QuickTime 7.4.1 for Leopard, Tiger, Panther and Windows. Addresses security issues and improves compatibility with third-party applications.
• Security Update 2008-001 for Tiger 10.4.11 (Server and Client). Universal. PowerPC.
• iLife Support 8.2. Improves components stability and performance.
• WebObjects Update 5.4.1 for Mac OS X 10.5.
• QuickTime 7.4.1 for Leopard, Tiger, Panther and Windows. Addresses security issues and improves compatibility with third-party applications.
• Security Update 2008-001 for Tiger 10.4.11 (Server and Client). Universal. PowerPC.
• iLife Support 8.2. Improves components stability and performance.
• WebObjects Update 5.4.1 for Mac OS X 10.5.
Linotype releases critical FontExplorer X 1.2.3 Update
14/02/08 08:33
The new version can be downloaded here, and is a recommended update for all Linotype FontExplorer X users.
Apple release Leopard 10.5.2 update, and more
14/02/08 08:27
Macworld 2008
18/01/08 15:22
Macworld 2008 is wrapping up in the US, and there's been something for most people this time around. Read More...
Security Update 2007-009 re-released
10/01/08 09:47
Over the Christmas break Apple released a Security Update (2007-009), which touched Safari and CUPS (the printing system) amongst other deep system components. v1.0 of this update broke Safari website access and/or printing for some - and Apple responded with v1.1 of the update a short time later, which seems to have fixed those issues.
If you haven't already done so, you can download Security Update 2007-009v1.1 via Software Updates, or directly from Apple in your particular flavour:
• Security Update 2007-009 1.1 (10.5.1) Client & Server
• Security Update 2007-009 1.1 (10.4.11 PPC) Client & Server
• Security Update 2007-009 1.1 (10.4.11 Universal)* Intel Client & Server; Universal Server
If you had already installed the v1.0 update, you should now go ahead with the v1.1 update.
* Universal is Apple-speak for Intel-based systems with respect to Mac OS X 10.4.x.
It's a good idea to run YASU (or similar utility) when you've installed this to both Repair Permissions and clear System and User caches.
If you haven't already done so, you can download Security Update 2007-009v1.1 via Software Updates, or directly from Apple in your particular flavour:
• Security Update 2007-009 1.1 (10.5.1) Client & Server
• Security Update 2007-009 1.1 (10.4.11 PPC) Client & Server
• Security Update 2007-009 1.1 (10.4.11 Universal)* Intel Client & Server; Universal Server
If you had already installed the v1.0 update, you should now go ahead with the v1.1 update.
* Universal is Apple-speak for Intel-based systems with respect to Mac OS X 10.4.x.
It's a good idea to run YASU (or similar utility) when you've installed this to both Repair Permissions and clear System and User caches.
Leopard Gets Its First Update - but many issues remain unresolved
10/12/07 15:59
Apple have released Leopard's first update, 10.5.1, which addresses a number of issues facing early adopters - but there is much more to be done.
According to Apple, "The 10.5.1 Update is recommended for all users running Mac OS X Leopard and includes general operating system fixes that enhance the stability, compatibility and security of your Mac." (Specific details can be found here).
Some areas where users have reported significant issues not covered by this update include:
• Printing - not all manufacturers have updated their printer drivers for compatibility with Leopard's updated CUPS printing system. In my own particular case I discovered that my FujiXerox Docuprint printer wouldn't print from Leopard, and that no updated drivers were available - but what did work for me was that my printer was actually a 're-badged' Brother printer, and selecting that built-in driver restored printing. Think Different!
• Finder connections to some LAN-based storage devices (NAS) which are Windows-driven network storage devices usually connected to by SMB. It has been reported by one manufacturer of the hardware (often re-badged by popular brands) that there is driver incompatibility with Leopard, that new driver software is being developed, and that users should access their files via FTP or USB rather than SMB at this time.
• Connectivity and filesharing with Windows-based devices. Apple re-wrote the network interface and things are perhaps not as intuitive as once before. Connecting, browsing and file sharing with Windows devices seem to be a very hit-and-miss affair at the moment, with various workarounds working in some situations but not in others...hopefully Apple will make this a priority fix for the next update.
According to Apple, "The 10.5.1 Update is recommended for all users running Mac OS X Leopard and includes general operating system fixes that enhance the stability, compatibility and security of your Mac." (Specific details can be found here).
Some areas where users have reported significant issues not covered by this update include:
• Printing - not all manufacturers have updated their printer drivers for compatibility with Leopard's updated CUPS printing system. In my own particular case I discovered that my FujiXerox Docuprint printer wouldn't print from Leopard, and that no updated drivers were available - but what did work for me was that my printer was actually a 're-badged' Brother printer, and selecting that built-in driver restored printing. Think Different!
• Finder connections to some LAN-based storage devices (NAS) which are Windows-driven network storage devices usually connected to by SMB. It has been reported by one manufacturer of the hardware (often re-badged by popular brands) that there is driver incompatibility with Leopard, that new driver software is being developed, and that users should access their files via FTP or USB rather than SMB at this time.
• Connectivity and filesharing with Windows-based devices. Apple re-wrote the network interface and things are perhaps not as intuitive as once before. Connecting, browsing and file sharing with Windows devices seem to be a very hit-and-miss affair at the moment, with various workarounds working in some situations but not in others...hopefully Apple will make this a priority fix for the next update.
Adobe InDesign CS3 Update
10/10/07 08:23
Adobe have released InDesign 5.0.1 Update, which provides key fixes. Read More...
Microsoft Office 2004 Update
10/10/07 08:19
Microsoft have released Office 2004 for Mac 11.3.8 Update, which fixes a security issue and improves stability. Requires 11.3.7 Update installed.
Linotype FontExplorer X
04/10/07 22:09
Linotype FontExporer X : free professional font management for designers and publishers. Read More...