Mac OS X 10.4.2 Update Available

Today Apple released its update to Mac OS X, bringing it up to version 10.4.2. Here is a list of updates and fixes included in this service release:

General updates/fixes

• file sharing using AFP and SMB/CIFS network file services

• single sign-on authentication and reliable access to Active Directory servers

• autologin for managed user accounts

• AirPort and wireless access

• Core Graphics, Core Audio, Core Image, including updated ATI and NVIDIA graphics drivers

• Finder updates including finding on Kind and using Slideshow

• synchronizing your iDisk with .Mac

• installation reliability

• managing Dashboard widgets

• Address Book, Automator, iCal, iChat, Mail, Safari, and Stickies applications

• compatibility with third party applications and devices

The update also includes two security updates, including addressing specific types of TCP/IP packets which could cause denial of service attacks.

View: General fixes

View: Security updates

Download: OS X 10.4.2 update