Mac OS X 10.2.8 released

Murlyn · Sep 22, 2003

Source: MacMinute.com

Mac OS X 10.2.8 released
eptember 22, 2003 - 17:10 EDT* Apple today released Mac OS X 10.2.8, which 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. The update also provides updated security services and includes the latest Security Updates, according to Apple. The update is available via the Mac OS X Software Update preference pane.

My Comments: All I can say is... this looks to be a great update!

rman · Sep 22, 2003

Will be upgrading this evening. thanks for the notice.

Murlyn · Sep 22, 2003

I can't wait to see the enhancements for safari

trpnmonkey41 · Sep 22, 2003

yes most excellent gotta try this out now

MacAddikt · Sep 22, 2003

took forever on the restart, but everythings running fine now

Graphite · Sep 22, 2003

I am downloading about 100mbs of software ive been putting off

web objects update, soundtrack update, 10.2.8 update, airport update.

Murlyn · Sep 22, 2003

yeah it had to install everything on bootup

Since it cant really install it while you're using the System

Well I cant really tell any difference.. and it must be non visual changes with Safari.. actually it looks like Safari has the same build number.. so it must have just been something to deal with the system that Safari happens to use. *shrug*

gatorparrots · Sep 22, 2003

SSH vulnerability fixed...

From Apple's security email:

OpenSSH: Mac OS X 10.2.8 contains the patches to address CVE
CAN-2003-0693, CAN-2003-0695, and CAN-2003-0682. On Mac OS X
versions prior to 10.2.8, the vulnerability is limited to a denial
of service from the possibility of causing sshd to crash. Each
login session has its own sshd, so established connections are
preserved up to the point where system resources are exhausted by
an attack.

To deliver the update in a rapid and reliable manner, only the
patches for CVE IDs listed above were applied, and not the entire
set of patches for OpenSSH 3.7.1. Thus, the OpenSSH version in
Mac OS X 10.2.8, as obtained via the "ssh -V" command, is:
OpenSSH_3.4p1+CAN-2003-0693, SSH protocols 1.5/2.0, OpenSSL
0x0090609f

trpnmonkey41 · Sep 22, 2003

i dont notice any differences but until i find something wrong it doesnt really matter

Absolute Zero · Sep 22, 2003

I updated... and my PB's battery died while updating and stopped the update. And now im scared to reboot, for the fear of my system %$&#ing up... HELP ME!!!

rman · Sep 22, 2003

I looking for the combo update. Don't see it at this time. I have better luck with the combo update.

trpnmonkey41 · Sep 22, 2003

rman being a convert i have never had to update but whats this combo update you speak of

Murlyn · Sep 22, 2003

Ok Mac dude.. since your battery died.. your powerbook is off right? I just need to make sure.. I do not know your experience so I need to ask this

Murlyn · Sep 22, 2003

Mac-Dude.. Im going to assume that your computer is off.. this is what you'll need to do:

1. Boot your computer up while holding down the command key and the 's' key simultaneously. This will put you in single user mode.
2. Type in 'fsck -y' this will fix any problems.. hopefully
3. Type in 'mount -uw /' This will mount your hard drive.
4. Now type 'cd /Library/Receipts/'
5. Type 'rm MacOSXUpdate10.2.8.pkg'
6. Type 'softwareupdate'
7. Hopefully it should show the MacOSXUpdate10.2.8 package.
8. Install it by typing 'install NAME' NAME is the name of the package.
9. After it has installed, go ahead and type 'Reboot'

If you have problems with any of that, please post and we'll try to help you out.

Cheers!

rman · Sep 22, 2003

Normally use the combo updater to update your OS if you missed a revision level. Say you want to get to 10.2.8 from 10.2.5. You would use the OS X 10.2.8 Combo Update to been your system to 10.2.8.

I have heard of some problems with some systems if you use the regular update, especially if you are missing something.

So I use the combo updater. Then I run the disk utility application to fix file permissions. After which I don't have any problems. The caveat is I don't alter the OS from the original state. basically i don't use three party application to alter how the basic operating system works.

rman · Sep 22, 2003

Murlyn said:
Mac-Dude.. Im going to assume that your computer is off.. this is what you'll need to do:

1. Boot your computer up while holding down the command key and the 's' key simultaneously. This will put you in single user mode.
2. Type in 'fsck -y' this will fix any problems.. hopefully
3. Type in 'mount -uw /' This will mount your hard drive.
4. Now type 'cd /Library/Receipts/'
5. Type 'rm MacOSXUpdate10.2.8.pkg'
6. Type 'softwareupdate'
7. Hopefully it should show the MacOSXUpdate10.2.8 package.
8. Install it by typing 'install NAME' NAME is the name of the package.
9. After it has installed, go ahead and type 'Reboot'

If you have problems with any of that, please post and we'll try to help you out.

Cheers!

One small addition to Murlyn procedures:

0. Make sure your computer is plugged into the an electrical outlet. It is better to load or update software while your computer is plugged in.

Absolute Zero · Sep 22, 2003

no its on

trpnmonkey41 · Sep 22, 2003

rman said:
Normally use the combo updater to update your OS if you missed a revision level. Say you want to get to 10.2.8 from 10.2.5. You would use the OS X 10.2.8 Combo Update to been your system to 10.2.8.

I have heard of some problems with some systems if you use the regular update, especially if you are missing something.

So I use the combo updater. Then I run the disk utility application to fix file permissions. After which I don't have any problems. The caveat is I don't alter the OS from the original state. basically i don't use three party application to alter how the basic operating system works.

gotcha

Absolute Zero · Sep 22, 2003

its ok now

goodolebwinches · Sep 22, 2003

Got the 10.2.8, but for some reason my M-Audio Revolution sound card is no longer working. Under "Devices" it is listed in PCI slot D, but when I click it to turn-up the volume or test.....it says that it is not found. I redownload the drives, but no luck.

WAH.................

Sometimes you just jump into things too fast!

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