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In lieu of Patch Tuesday, Microsoft releases Service Pack 2 for 64-bit Windows XP and Windows Server 2003.
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/windowsserver/sp2/overview.mspx
Windows Server 2003 x86 (32-bit) Service Pack 2
WindowsServer2003-KB914961-SP2-x86-ENU.exe – 372.0 MB
Windows Server 2003 x64 (64-bit) and Windows XP x64 (64-bit) Service Pack 2
WindowsServer2003.WindowsXP-KB914961-SP2-x64-ENU.exe – 350.9 MB
Apple releases Mac OS X 10.4.9, iPhoto 6.0.6, and Security Update 2007-003 for Mac OS X 10.3.9 today.
Security Update 2007-003 (10.3.9 Client) – 36MB
Security Update 2007-003 (10.3.9 Server) – 49.5MB
Security Update 2007-003 is recommended for all servers.
Mac OS X 10.4.9 Update (PPC) – 72MB
Mac OS X 10.4.9 Update (Intel) – 160MB
Mac OS X 10.4.9 Combo Update (PPC) – 163MB
Mac OS X 10.4.9 Combo Update (Intel) – 310MB
This update includes general operating system fixes, as well as specific fixes and compatibility updates.
Mac OS X Server 10.4.9 Update (PPC) – 127MB
Mac OS X Server 10.4.9 Update (Universal) – 249MB
Mac OS X Server 10.4.9 Combo Update (PPC) – 216MB
Mac OS X Server 10.4.9 Combo Update (Universal) – 350MB
The 10.4.9 Server Update is recommended for all servers and includes fixes for the operating system and various applications, services and technologies.
Continue reading “Apple Releases Updates for Tiger, Panther and iPhoto”
About AirPort Extreme Update 2007-002
This update is recommended for all Intel-based Macintosh computers and improves compatibility with AirPort Extreme base stations and networks.
This update includes the content from the AirPort Extreme Update 2007-001, and addresses a security issue as described in: http://www.info.apple.com/kbnum/n305031
This update also improves compatibility for the MacBook Core 2 Duo and the MacBook Pro Core 2 Duo when using certain third-party access points configured to use WEP Open System security.
http://www.apple.com/support/downloads/airportextremeupdate2007002.html
Apple releases updates to iTunes and QuickTime.
iTunes 7.1 adds support for the Apple TV and also supports a new full screen Cover Flow and improved sorting options.
QuickTime 7.1.5 delivers numerous bug fixes and addresses critical security issues.
http://www.apple.com/support/downloads/
iTunes 7.1 and QuickTime 7.1.5 are available for Mac OS X (10.3.9 & 10.4.8) and Windows 2000 (SP4)/XP (SP2)
Apple releases flurry of updates today to address the recent changes in Daylight Saving Time in U.S. and Canada. The updates are available through Software Update and Apple Support Downloads.
Security Update 2007-002 (for Mac OS X Tiger 10.4.8) – Universal 6.6MB | PPC 3.8MB
This update is recommended for all users and improves the security of the CoreServices, iChat, and UserNotificationCenter components.
Security Update 2007-002 (for Mac OS X Panther 10.3.9) – 1.4MB
This update is recommended for all users and improves the security of the iChat and UserNotificationCenter components.
Java for Mac OS X 10.3 Update 5 – 38MB
This update adds support for the latest Daylight Saving Time (DST) and time zone information as of January 8, 2007 and addresses a problem where some Java applications fail to launch.
Java for Mac OS X 10.4 Release 5 – 83MB
This update adds support for the latest Daylight Saving Time (DST) and time zone information as of January 8, 2007 and delivers improved reliability and compatibility for Java 2 Platform Standard Edition 5.0 and Java 1.4.
Daylight Saving Time Update (Tiger) – 8.6MB
Daylight Saving Time Update (Panther) – 4.3MB
This update addresses recent changes in the way Daylight Saving Time will be observed in the U.S. and Canada beginning in March 2007 and includes the latest time zone information for the rest of the world.
WebObjects 5.3.3 – 41MB
This installer updates WebObjects 5.3 systems to observe the Daylight Saving Time (DST) and 2007 time zone changes as of January 8, 2007.
Final Cut Pro 5.1.3 – 42MB
Final Cut Pro 5.1.3 provides important bug fixes. This update is recommended for all Final Cut Pro 5.1, 5.1.1, and 5.1.2 customers.
It’s that time of the month again, if you’re using Windows OS and Microsoft Office.
Lots of updates for Windows and Microsoft Office.
If you’re running Microsoft Office vX and 2004 for Macs, you might want to download the updates too.
I’ll clean up this post later.
After a five long years of development, Windows Vista finally ships to consumers. Many have been using various incarnations of Windows Vista, from early beta to Release Candidate to the RTM version. I had a chance to play with Windows Vista back in its “Longhorn” day. Windows Vista has gone through so much transformations since its first conception. Windows Vista was such a mess during its Beta days, but with Microsoft managed to make it into a “pretty mess”. Aero and Glass are the eye candy of Windows Vista, but users will be left wanting more. To be fair, Windows Vista is an improvement over Windows XP, especially in its security model.
Is Windows Vista Secure?
Theoretically, Windows Vista has a much improved security model compared to its predecessors. Unfortunately, we won’t be able to draw any conclusions until Windows Vista actually being used by “regular” consumers. Those who are technically proficient can protect themselves from most of exploits and vulnerabilities in Windows Vista. In a few months we all will find out if Windows Vista security model do work.
There are much to discuss about Windows Vista, and I’ll be writing a lot more about it.
Read an opinion about Windows Vista here:
http://vondiggity.wordpress.com/2007/01/29/windows-vista/