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dole · Oct 3, 2003, 04:06 PM

Installing it now, hopefully everything goes ok.

The 10.2.8 Update (Build 6R73) delivers enhanced functionality and improved reliability for the following applications, services and technologies: Audio, Bluetooth, Classic compatibility, Finder, Graphics, LDAP, Power Management, Safari, and FireWire and USB device compatibility. It also includes an updated ethernet driver for 450MHz and 500MHz dual processor Power Mac G4 desktop systems and an update to the battery status menu.

The update also provides updated security services and includes the latest Security Updates.

For detailed information on this Update, please visit this website:

http://www.info.apple.com/kbnum/n25524

Terri · Oct 3, 2003, 04:14 PM

I think I'll wait a few days this time�

Dubya's Dealer · Oct 3, 2003, 04:18 PM

No kidding... what about this:

Updates the battery status menu for portable computers.

Is this new or was this the part of the update that screwed up me battery? Anyone?

Otherwise no word form the big A on this issue yet?

CheesePuff · Oct 3, 2003, 04:19 PM

It also includes an updated ethernet driver for 450MHz and 500MHz dual processor Power Mac G4 desktop systems and an update to the battery status menu.

Is pretty much what it says for people who are already running 10.2.8. It was a 500k update.

tsheley · Oct 3, 2003, 04:20 PM

I just installed it on my iBook and my battery is back to normal. It went from 1:20 minutes at 65% to 2:18 minutes at 65%. All is well!

dole · Oct 3, 2003, 04:28 PM

I have it installed now on my iBook and everything seems to be ok so far. Since I reinstalled OS X last night, I only had 10.2.6 and the update from 10.2.6 to 10.2.8 is 40.6MB, but if you already have 10.2.8, the update is around 500k.

polendo · Oct 3, 2003, 04:33 PM

My battery is not.. I get now 20 hours on a full recharge on my Ibook.

Dubya's Dealer · Oct 3, 2003, 04:39 PM

er, 20 horas, hombre? I need one o' them batteries.

Dougmc · Oct 3, 2003, 04:44 PM

I let the Software Update do the work for me on my 17" PowerBook which has been running 10.2.8 (the only ill effect I experienced was the battery meter giving an erroneous estimate of time left). The time now appears to be much more accurate with the unfortunate time estimate of 2:25. That is while running only Safari and iCal.

I'm anxious to experience the miracles of 10.3 on this machine to extend that time even further!

NYCFarmboy · Oct 3, 2003, 04:47 PM

Installed the latest update on my 1.42 dual..no problems..but no problems with it before anyhow.

Installed it on my 500 mhz white ibook..
after a VERY long restart:
battery went from 1:30 time remaining to 2:17 time remaining (on a very old battery).

So glad that problem is fixed. Everything else appears to be working as well.

Moonray · Oct 3, 2003, 05:30 PM

Includes support for USB 2.0 devices, including PCI and PC cards for computers that do not include USB 2.0 hardware.

So does that include the FW800 G4 Macs now?

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Sheep · Oct 3, 2003, 05:43 PM

Why even bother to install when Panther is right round the corner

NYCFarmboy · Oct 3, 2003, 06:05 PM

Originally posted by Sheep:
Why even bother to install when Panther is right round the corner

I think a lot of us are waiting on the bugs to be worked out on Panther before we install that operating system.

I remember installing 10.0 and WISHING I had stayed at 9.0. 10.2 is a very nice operating system, and I wish I had waited until 10.2 before ever going to system 10...I will wait on Panther a bit to let the bugs get worked out.

I'll wait at least until next summer before upgrading to Panther, and only then when it comes with a new G5 dual 3 gig tower.

jasong · Oct 3, 2003, 06:25 PM

wow, I had 1:45 when I installed and rebooted to 4:15! Of course my Ti-Book has never gotten that before so I am not expecting that now.

Of course in the course of navigating to MacNN's site and posting this, it has gone from 4:15 to 3:00 to 4:00, to 3:50, to 2:40 . . . ah, stupid battery meter . . .

-- Jason

mattyd · Oct 3, 2003, 06:38 PM

after my restart i got 0:26 and it has been steadily climbing. now i'm up to 0:37. i think i'll let it run down and re-calibrate.

darkhawk64 · Oct 3, 2003, 06:44 PM

I just installed the new update, and I now get 5:11 in the battery menu. This is with a few USB devices attached and a second monitor! Sure, Apple fixed the monitor to make it read more, I just it would read more accurately. Sure can't wait for Panther.
jared

Eug Wanker · Oct 3, 2003, 06:52 PM

It would seem the time displayed is probably completely inaccurate. It was useless before and it's useless now.

TiBook 1 GHz SD.

Vader�s Pinch of Death · Oct 3, 2003, 06:54 PM

Odd, the G5 version of 10.2.8 does not show up in my software updater.

Earth Mk. II · Oct 3, 2003, 07:00 PM

Originally posted by Vader�s Pinch of Death:
Odd, the G5 version of 10.2.8 does not show up in my software updater.

http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=120244
IMPORTANT: This update does not apply to G5 systems This update works only with PowerPC G3- and G4-based desktop and portable computers, including Power Macintosh G3, Power Mac G4, PowerBook G3, PowerBook G4, iMac, eMac, and iBook.

I don't think you will.

Vader�s Pinch of Death · Oct 3, 2003, 07:07 PM

Originally posted by Earth Mk. II:
I don't think you will.

Guess again. I also just downloaded the installer manually and ran it

Apple Mac OS X G5 Updater 10.2.8
Apple Mac OS X G5 Updater updates Mac OS X 10.2.7 (G5) to version 10.2.8 (G5).

http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=120248

Earth Mk. II · Oct 3, 2003, 07:25 PM

huh. how 'bout that.

nevermind then.

nobitacu · Oct 3, 2003, 08:40 PM

I'll be installing it later on tonight, hope all goes well for me too.

Ming