Adobe releases Adobe Reader 8 for Mac OS X and Windows.
Mac OS X: Security Update 2006-007 for 10.3.9 and 10.4.8
About this update
Security Update 2006-007 is recommended for all users and improves the security of the following components:
AirPort
ATS
CFNetwork
Finder
Font Book
Font Importer
Installer
OpenSSL
PHP
PPP
Samba
Security Framework
VPN
WebKit
gnuzip
perl
For detailed information on this Update, please visit this website: http://www.info.apple.com/kbnum/n61798
Apple Store Black Friday Sale 2006
Following the Apple Store Product Updates late Thursday night, Apple officially kicks off Black Friday sale on its online store.
Featured Discounts:
- $11 off for 2GB iPod nano
- $21 off for 4GB, 8GB iPod nano, and 30GB iPod
- $31 off for 80GB iPod
- $101 off for MacBook and iMac
Apple Store Product Updates 11.23.2006
Apple Remote Desktop 3.1 is Released
The updates avaialble through Apple Support Downloads and Mac OS X Software Update
Apple Remote Desktop 3.1 Admin
http://www.apple.com/support/downloads/appleremotedesktop31admin.html
About this update
The 3.1 update is recommended for all users and addresses numerous issues related to overall reliability, usability and compatibility. It includes specific fixes for:
- remote lights out management of Xserve
- scanning computers on the local network
- installation of software meta-packages
- authentication when using directory services
- execution of AppleScript and Automator workflows
- compatibility with third party VNC viewers and servers
Apple Remote Desktop 3.1 Client
http://www.apple.com/support/downloads/appleremotedesktop31client.html
About this update
The 3.1 client update is recommended for all users and addresses numerous issues related to overall reliability, usability and compatibility.
NOTE:
It is recommended that Apple Remote Desktop version 3.1 Clients can only be managed by Apple Remote Desktop version 3.1 Administration software. Please ensure that have upgraded your Apple Remote Desktop Administration software to version 3.1 before upgrading your clients.
For detailed information on this Apple Remote Desktop 3.1:
http://www.info.apple.com/kbnum/n304569
Skype 2.5 Beta for Mac OS X
Skype 2.5 Beta for Mac OS X is released.
New features:
- Send SMS messages to your friends from Skype.
- Reach your friends instantly whether they are offline or on the move.
- Talk with up to ten people for free with Skype conference calls.
For more information:
http://www.skype.com/download/skype/macosx/25beta.html
BETA release. Version: 2.5.0.38. Release date: November 15, 2006
File name: Skype_2.5.0.38_BETA.dmg
Apple Updates: Digital Camera RAW Support Update 1.0.1
Digital Camera RAW Support Update 1.0.1
This update improves RAW file format compatibility for some digital SLR cameras.
Digital Camera RAW Support Update 1.0.1 (PPC) – 1.4MB
Digital Camera RAW Support Update 1.0.1 (Universal) – 2.4MB
About this update
Mac OS X Tiger provides support for a variety of popular digital camera and image file formats. Applications such as Aperture, iPhoto and Preview utilize this support to work with digital camera RAW files. This update improves RAW file format compatibility for the following digital SLR cameras:
- Canon Digital Rebel XTi / 400D / Kiss X Digital
- Nikon D80
- Pentax *ist DS
Other issues addressed:
- Handling of large Canon RAW files (.CRW)
- DNG compatibility on Intel-based Macs
- Lines sometimes appearing in images exported from Aperture
Note:
Apple released Digital Camera RAW Support (1.0.0) on November 2, 2006.
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