Apple OS X 10.4.9 Released

[Rudy]

Another little hidden change is that you have to hold down the Eject key for it to work. So now if you accidently press it you wont eject a disc.

im glad they changed it....i kept pressing the damn thing instead of the backspace

another problem i have with the dvd drive is the noise it makes when you start the computer

[The_Decryptor Veteran]

Louder audio and fixed network printing, so i'm happy.

[Robgig1088]

Wouldn't it be 10.4.10, 10.4.11, and so on?

its 10.4.9 not 10.4.09

[giga Veteran]

its 10.4.9 not 10.4.09

When did I ever say it was 10.4.09?

You're confusing mathematical logic with system version numbers. (10.4.9 has two decimals in it--go figure)

10.x.y

x = major release

y = minor release

In this case, Mac OS X Tiger is 10.4 and the minor release was 9. So following that, version 10 would be the follow up if Apple ever needed to release an update. (thus 10.4.10)

http://www.macworld.com/weblogs/editors/20...x1049/index.php

[saxondale.]

If something crazy happens and an update is needed, then we might see another 10.4.X, but other than that, i really cant see another update for Tiger apart from security updates.

[BGraceTFaith]

People have reported an increase in volume...any confirm this?

Yep, I've noticed a significant increase. I thought it was from the iTunes update though. Guess I was wrong.

[Pc_Madness]

Is 10.4.9 the cause of my long startup time? Or because I just deleted my Windows partition? It sits at the white screen for a while and then shows the loading icon. :\

[temple_treefrog]

Is 10.4.9 the cause of my long startup time? Or because I just deleted my Windows partition? It sits at the white screen for a while and then shows the loading icon. :\

I've noticed that as well!

I was thinking it could be one of three things for me:

- Installing the Mac OS 10.4.9 Update,

- Removing my Windows partition via Disk Utility, or

- Installing my new LaCie Firewire (400) ext. hard drive.

If you discover the cause or a work-around please post.

[Pc_Madness]

I stupidly did the update and removed Bootcamp during the same reboot, so I can't tell which caused it. :\ I'm going to install Bootcamp on monday again to give Vista a whirl so we'll see if its still sitting there for a while.

(I deleted my partition via Bootcamp btw.. so perhaps it is .9 related.)

[.Neo]

Is there any way to get rid of the eject button delay? I can't stand it! :pinch:

[osirisX]

Is there any way to get rid of the eject button delay? I can't stand it! :pinch:

Nope, there is no way to change it. Apple has deemed it best that you don't have the option to change it :p

[PyX]

There's probably a .plist file somewhere...

All I can say is... 10.4.9 seems slower and less stable IMO. Not a bad update though if it fixes security stuff, but I thought it was going to make at least Safari snappier :p

[Pc_Madness]

I've noticed that as well!

BootCamp was the culprit it seems booting up much quicker now that I've created a new partition.

[.Neo]

Nope, there is no way to change it. Apple has deemed it best that you don't have the option to change it :p

That sucks.

[saxondale.]

I actually like the delay, i kept pressing it on mine and the sound of the drive always annoyed me :p

[.Neo]

I can honestly say that I never accidentally hit the Eject key. Mainly because I use the physical sound controls on my SoundSticks rather than the ones on the keyboard/provided by the OS.

Personally I wish that Apple would make stuff like this optional instead of forcing it upon all users.

[saxondale.]

Well since mine is a portable, i use the volume keys quite a bit, i would be surpised if i was the only one to keep hitting the eject key

[giga Veteran]

Well since mine is a portable, i use the volume keys quite a bit, i would be surpised if i was the only one to keep hitting the eject key

I can tell you right now that I used to hit the eject key at least twice a week. (confusing it for delete) Then the drive would make that sound and pop up on the screen. :|

[hiropowers]

awesome, updated to 10.4.10 on my new macbook pro and after a lengthy reboot yerh... I had the calendar widget instantly appear on my desktop?? not hard to get rid of but wtf?

[brandon.mat]

Hey dude wrong topic, this is 10.4.9 discussion from a April, I think your looking for the 10.4.10 topic :)

[hiropowers]

woot! thanks :)