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Apple Software Updates For OS
9.x - Most Recent
September 29, 2001
Apple has posted the iMac
Power Management Update 1.1 - which will allow your iMac to
keep date & time and other Control Panel settings for a longer
period of time when disconnected from AC power. This update is intended
for use with Macs released in February or July 2001 (iMacs - early
2001 and iMacs summer 2001).
September 26, 2001
Apple has posted iMovie
2.1.1 for Mac OS. [7.7
MB]
Apple posted firmware updates for G4
Cube, iMac,
iBook,
PowerBook,
and PowerMac
G4 systems.
G4 Cube Firmware Update 4.1.9 [1.3MB],
iMac Firmware Update 4.1.9 [1.3MB],
Power Mac G4 Firmware Update 4.1.9 [1.3MB]
September 19, 2001
Apple has posted the Macintosh
Manager 2.0.3, the workstation management utility with support
for clients running Mac OS 8.1 and later, recommended for use with
Mac OS X Server update 10.0.4.
August 29, 2001
Apple's Carbon Lib 1.4, part of OS 9.2.1, "delivers improved
functionality for Carbon-based applications on Mac OS 8.6, all Mac
OS 9 releases and Mac OS X." [2.1
MB]
August 21, 2001
Apple has posted its Mac
OS 9.2.1 Update. Mac OS 9.2 is not generally available, but
is bundled on newer Macs released at Macworld Expo New York last
July. The Mac OS 9.2.1 update is for both computers with Mac OS
9.2 installed and Mac OS 9.1! [82.1
MB]
July 10, 2001
Apple has released GeForce
Graphics Card Update 2.1.1, an update that installs new firmware
and drivers for Macs equipped with an NVIDIA GeForce graphics card.
The new version improves performance and compatibility and fixes
a compatibility problem with newer versions of the NVIDIA system
extensions. [2.5
MB]
June 28, 2001
Apple has released QuickTime
5.0.2, a new version of its cross-platform multimedia application.
Current users of QuickTime 5 can update by running the QuickTime
Updater that's included with their existing version of the QuickTime
Player. [Stand-alone
form]
June 25, 2001
Authoring
Support 1.1.2 is a new version of the drivers for adding CD
burning support to OS 9.1. Version 1.1.2 adds compatibility for
the Que! Fire 16x10x40x drives which use the Teac or Plextor drive
mechanism, the VST 8x Bus Powered FireWire CD-RW drives which use
the Teac drive mechanism, as well as the Logitec 12x10x32 LCW-P1210BF.
CD-R drive manufacturers often use several different mechanisms
in the same CD-R product; Apple has only tested the aforementioned
combinations of models and mechanisms. [1.0MB]
June 11, 2001
Apple has released DVD
Player 2.7, an updated version of its software-based DVD decoder,
for Mac OS 9.1 and "iMac DV (Slot Loading), Power Mac G4 (AGP
Graphics), or PowerBook (FireWire)" machines. (The update reportedly
addresses a number of performance issues.) [3.3MB]
June 6, 2001
Apple has released a PowerBook
G4 DVD-ROM 1.2 Update that improves support for the insertion
and mounting of optical media on the popular laptop. The DVD-ROM
Update places new firmware on the Apple DVD-ROM drive installed
in PowerBook G4 Titanium computers. PowerBook G4 owners running
Mac OS X must boot into OS 9.1 to run the update. [849
KB]
June
1, 2001
Mac
OS Runtime for Java (MRJ) 2.2.5 is Apple's implementation of
the Java Virtual Machine (JVM), based on Sun Microsystems' Java
1.1.8 specification. MRJ provides the runtime software needed to
run Java applets and applications, and the Apple Applet Runner,
a simple utility for running applets without the overhead of a browser.
[5.3MB]
May
31, 2001
Apple released two networking utility updates during the day yesterday:
- Network
Assistant 4.0.3 fixes a number of outstanding issues in Apple's
remote network-management application, including file copying
problems with Mac OS 9.1, communications errors with the Announce
and Talk features, and issues with remote desktop rebuilding and
DOS-formatted floppies.
- Macintosh
Manager 2.0.1 "fixes an issue where the workstation would
hang while trying to synchronize files in the backpack folder
during check in."
Apple Theater Mode Update 2.0.3 resolves compatibility issues
with the Theater Mode Extension for OS 9, Quicktime Player 4.1.3
and 5.0, and the Classic environment on OS X. Theater Mode is used
on some iMacs and on desktop Macintosh systems that have an Apple
Studio Display CRT attached (with the Apple Display Connector).
It brightens movie playback in some applications like iMovie and
QuickTime Player. The update is also available using the Software
Update control panel in Classic. [1.1
MB]
Apple's iBook
Audio Update 1.3.6, released late last week via the Software
Update control panel, is now available on the Web. The update improves
the quality of sound output on the new Dual-USB iBook introduced
in May 2001. [1.9
MB]
May 11, 2001
Carbon
Lib 1.3.1 is available. CarbonLib 1.3.1 delivers new functionality
and features for Carbon-based applications on Mac OS 8.6, all Mac
OS 9 releases and Mac OS X. [2.2MB]
Open
Transport Update 2.7.6 is now available via the Software Update
control panel and Apple's Software Downloads page. [1.6MB]
This update resolves a minor issue that prevented some applications
from behaving as expected. It is recommended for all customers,
especially in education. This update is for Mac OS 9.1 only. It
will not install on earlier versions.
May 5, 2001
Apple Authoring Support 1.1 is now available for separate download.
The update "adds support for new drives, and increases reliability
for your CD burning apps like iTunes and Disc Burner." The
software also includes a new version of Apple System Profiler that
will tell whether a CD-RW drive is compatible with iTunes/Disc Burner.
[2.3
MB]
"If you have Toast 5.0.1, the Apple USB or Firewire Support
extensions must be turned on as well as the Toast extensions or
a Finder crash will happen when a blank disc is inserted."
The Toast v5.01 update Read Me warns that if you install or update
Authoring Support after installing the Toast v5.01 update, you have
to manually disable the FireWire Authoring Support and USB Authoring
Support extensions in order for Toast to work properly.
May 4, 2001
Apple DVD Player 2.4 - Only for OS 9.1 & iMac DV, G4 (AGP),
PowerBook (FireWire) [2.7MB]
Apple Disk First Aid 8.6.1 Drive repair utility [685K]
1) This version of Disk First Aid repairs certain types of master
drectory block damage on Mac OS Extended format volumes. The previous
version of Disk First Aid identifies the issue but doesn't repair
the damage.
2) Disk First Aid 8.6.1 also improves the compatibility of Mac OS
Extended format hard disks with Mac OS X.
3) This version of Disk First Aid can repair more kinds of problems
on a startup hard disk. However, Apple recommends that you start
your computer from a different disk (such as a CD or floppy disk)
before repairing the startup disk.
Disk First Aid is an Apple utility that verifies and repairs occasional
problems that may occur on your hard disk drive. Disk First Aid
may not be able to repair all problems, but it will make your hard
disk icon available so that you may reformat the hard drive and
restore your data from backup.
Airport
1.3.1 - for the AirPort wireless networking system is now available
via Apple's Software Downloads page. [Direct
Link]
April 29,2001
Apple iTools
plugin 2.0.4 Browser plugin installed by Apple's net services.
This distribution includes a carbonized installer, allowing for
installation under both Mac OS 9.x and Mac OS X. It installs iTools
Plug- in (Classic) 2.0.4 for Mac OS 9.x and iTools Plug-in (Carbon)
2.0.4 for Mac OS X. There is no information on what is new or changed
in this release.
Introducing a new class of Internet services from Apple created
exclusively for Mac users. With iTools, you can make the Internet
safer for your children, email friends, share your photos and iMovies,
and even create your own web site. And iTools are free for Mac OS
9 users.
April 23,
2001
Apple has announced that QuickTime 5 is now shipping, posting QuickTime
5.01, which is now available for download via the QuickTime
4.12 updater or via Apple's Website or as a standalone
QT 5 download. QuickTime Pro is available for $30; owners of
QuickTime Pro 3/4 will need to pay again for QuickTime Pro 5, although
purchases since early October of last year are except from upgrade
fees.
Using the 5.0 Preview 3 updater will not show a new version available.
If you have Preview 3 then download the QT 4.1.2 installer and ignore
warning you have a newer version installed.
April 3, 2001
Apple
GeForce 2 MX 1.0.1 is firmware and drivers for the GeForce video
card. The only change to this release is an updated installer that
should work properly on all appropriate machines. [2.0MB]
The GeForce2 MX Driver Update installs new graphics card firmware
and Mac OS 9 system extensions which improve performance and applications
compatibility. The new firmware also fixes a compatibility problem
between the older firmware and newer versions of the NVIDIA system
extensions. The firmware on your graphics card will be updated only
if an older version is detected. During the firmware update, your
display will dim or go dark for 10 to 15 seconds then reappear.
If you use the new NVIDIA extensions with the 1017F1 version firmware,
or the new firmware with older extensions, the screen image may
appear shifted to one side of your display. To temporarily fix the
screen image, change the screen resolution using the Monitors Control
Panel or the Monitor Resolution Control Strip. Then run this Update
installer to install the new graphics card firmware and new system
extensions.
March 28, 2001
AppleScript
1.6 Update for the system scripting utility (for OS 9 &
higher) [942KB]
This update lets you use scripts created for Mac OS 9 in the Classic
environment provided with Mac OS X. Note: To use scripts with Classic,
you must have this version of AppleScript installed in the Mac OS
9.1 system used by Classic Lets you use scripts created in Mac OS
X, or create scripts to use in Mac OS X Lets you create scripts
using the Unicode Text data type to work with Unicode text, which
is supported by Mac OS X Lets you use scripts that work with applications
built for Mac OS X
March 23, 2001
PowerBook Firmware Update 4.1.8 [1.0MB]
Firmware
Update 4.1.8 includes improvements to Firewire target disk mode,
network booting, gigabit networking (on systems with gigabit hardware),
and system stability. This update also adds support for additional
security options which allow the Open Firmware to be password protected.
The PowerBook Firmware Update 4.1.8 will only run on PowerBooks
with built-in FireWire ports running Mac OS 9.1 from a local drive.
If you are using Mac OS X you must boot from a local Mac OS 9.1
writeable partition (not a CD, or network disk) prior to following
the update instructions.
iMac Firmware Update 4.1.7 [1.2MB]
The iMac
Firmware Update 4.1.7 will only run on iMac computers with slot-loading
CD or DVD drives running Mac OS 9.1 from a local drive. If you are
using Mac OS X you must boot from a local Mac OS 9.1 writeable partition
(not a CD, or network disk) prior to following the update instructions.
Firmware Update 4.1.7 includes improvements to Firewire target disk
mode, network booting, gigabit networking (on systems with gigabit
hardware), and system stability. This update also adds support for
additional security options which allow the Open Firmware to be
password protected.
iBook Firmware Update 4.1.7 [1.0MB]
The iBook
Firmware Update 4.1.7 will only run on iBook computers running
Mac OS 9.1 from a local drive. If you are using Mac OS X you must
boot from a local Mac OS 9.1 writeable partition (not a CD, or network
disk) prior to following the update instructions. Firmware Update
4.1.7 includes improvements to Firewire target disk mode, network
booting, gigabit networking (on systems with gigabit hardware),
and system stability. This update also adds support for additional
security options which allow the Open Firmware to be password protected.
Power Mac G4 Firmware Update 4.1.8 [1.1MB]
The Power Mac G4
Firmware Update 4.1.8 will only run on Power Mac G4 and Macintosh
Server G4 models with AGP graphics running Mac OS 9.1 from a local
drive. If you are using Mac OS X Server on your Power Mac G4 or
Macintosh Server G4, you must boot from a local Mac OS 9.1 writeable
partition (not a CD, or network disk) prior to following the update
instructions. Firmware Update 4.1.8 includes improvements to Firewire
target disk mode, network booting, gigabit networking (on systems
with gigabit hardware), and system stability. This update also adds
support for additional security options which allow the Open Firmware
to be password protected.
G4 Cube Firmware Update 4.1.8 [1.0MB]
The G4
Cube Firmware Update 4.1.8 will only run on G4 Cube models with
AGP graphics running Mac OS 9.1 from a local drive. If you are using
Mac OS X Server on your Cube, you must boot from a local Mac OS
9.1 writeable partition (not a CD, or network disk) prior to following
the update instructions. Firmware Update 4.1.8 includes improvements
to Firewire target disk mode, network booting, gigabit networking
(on systems with gigabit hardware), and system stability. This update
also adds support for additional security options which allow the
Open Firmware to be password protected.
Apple Startup Disk 9.2.1
Apple's
Startup Disk 9.2.1, available though the Mac OS 9 Software Update
Control Panel (SUCP), repairs problems that may occur when Mac OS
9.1 and Mac OS X are on the same partition and a version earlier
than Startup Disk 9.1 had been used. [download now available 276KB]
March 20, 2001
Apple GeForce 2 MX 1.1.1 [1.9MB]
This update installs new graphics card firmware and Mac OS 9 system
extensions which improve performance and applications compatibility
in the G4 (Digital Audio). The new firmware also fixes a compatibility
problem between the older firmware and newer versions of the NVIDIA
system extensions. The firmware on your graphics card will be updated
only if an older version is detected. During the firmware update,
your display will dim or go dark for 10 to 15 seconds then reappear.
Important: Do not disturb your machine while the firmware update
is in progress.
March
5, 2001
AirPort 1.3
AirPort
1.3 incorporates functionality that may be required by some
Internet Service Providers with the addition of Point-to-Point Protocol
over Ethernet (PPPoE) and DHCP client ID support . For education
and enterprise customers, access point density adjustments have
been provided for better performance in environments with several
base stations close to each other. [direct
link]
February 27, 2001 - Disc Burner
1.0.1
Disc
Burner allows you to create data CDs using your built-in CD
recorder. This version supports several non-Apple CD-RW drives.
February 22, 2001 - CarbonLib
1.2.5 Update
CarbonLib
1.2.5 delivers a number of new functionality and features for
Carbon-based applications on Mac OS 8.6, all Mac OS 9 releases and
Mac OS X.
February 21, 2001 - iTunes 1.1
This version of iTunes
fixes conflicts with some USB peripherals and improves overall stability.
Additional options and keyboard controls for the built-in visual
effects generator are now available. For a list of the keyboard
commands, turn on visual effects, then press the ? key. You can
also choose to always display track information with the visual
effect. Turn on visuals, then click the Options button. You can
now record audio CDs using external CD-RW drives.
February 21, 2001 - iMovie 2.0.3
Update
Updating to iMovie
2.0.3 provides export to iDVD, stability and performance enhancements.
The iMovie 2.0.3 Updater updates iMovie 2.0 and 2.0.1 to iMovie
2.0.3. It does not update any pre-2.0 versions of iMovie. For the
latest news and information about iMovie, along with a list of qualified
camcorders and DV devices, go to the iMovie World Wide Web site
at www.apple.com/imovie
February 9, 2001 - URL Access
2.3 Update
URL
Access provides improved access to secure sites using new certificates.
It also corrects issues with downloading or pushing files larger
than 360 KB.
North American English Version:
January 16, 2001
DVD-ROM Firmware
The iMac/Cube
DVD-ROM Update places new firmware on the Apple DVD-ROM drive
installed in iMac DV+, iMac DV Special Edition, and Power Mac G4
Cube computers. This update improves the audio extraction performance
of your DVD-ROM drive.
January 9, 2001
CarbonLib 1.2 Update
CarbonLib
1.2 delivers a number of new functionality and features for
Carbon-based applications on Mac OS 8.6, all Mac OS 9 releases and
Mac OS X.
December 01, 2000
iBook FW Battery Update 1.0
The iBook (FireWire) Battery
Update corrects a problem with battery charging in some FireWire-equipped
iBook computers (the battery doesn't recharge after a long period
of inactivity).
http://asu.info.apple.com/swupdates.nsf/artnum/n11887
September 22, 2000
PowerBook Firmware Update 2.7
The PowerBook Firmware
Update 2.7 improves support for FireWire functionality on your
PowerBook. The PowerBook Firmware Update 2.7 will only run on PowerBooks
with built-in FireWire ports running Mac OS 9 from a local drive.
If you are running Mac OS X on your Powerbook, you must restart
in Mac OS 9 to install the PowerBook Firmware Update 2.7
August 29, 2000
Apple FireWire 2.5 Update
Apple FireWire
2.5 driver is the latest version for FireWire equipped Macs.
The update allows more devices on a single FireWire bus, and fixes
a problem that could cause devices to work incorrectly when the
Mac is shut down.
May 30, 2000
PowerBook Firmware Update 2.4
The PowerBook Firmware
Update 2.4 improves support for using a USB storage device,
such as an external hard drive, as a startup disk. For PowerBooks
with built-in FireWire ports using Mac OS 9.0.4 or later, this update
also allows you to use a FireWire storage device, such as an external
hard drive, as a startup disk. There is also improved support for
FireWire target disk mode.
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