Mac OS X 10.2.8 released

[rman]

I downloaded Mac OS X Update Combo 10.2.8. Will mostly upgrade my powerbook tomorrow.

 

[Murlyn]

Standalone Mac OS X 10.2.8 update now available

Source: MacMinute.com

Standalone Mac OS X 10.2.8 update now available
September 23, 2003 - 10:33 EDT Apple has posted a standalone 39MB download of Mac OS X 10.2.8, which was released yesterday via the Software Update preference pane. As previously reported, the update delivers enhanced functionality and improved reliability for: 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, version 10.2.8 does not work with Power Mac G5s (which ship with v10.2.7) and is only for use with G3- and G4-based Macs.

 

[rman]

Source: Apple Computer

Mac OS X Update Combo 10.2.8: This update is temporarily unavailable. Please check back later. (outdated link removed)

 

[Absolute Zero]

yeh... murlyn will be telling us about it in a minute
if you want the update hit me on one of my messengers... i dunno if i updated my profile yet but my AIM screeen name is UNIX X11 on AIM.

 

[Murlyn]

Apple pulls Mac OS X 10.2.8 update

Source: MacMinute.com

Apple pulls Mac OS X 10.2.8 update
September 23, 2003 - 18:12 EDT Apple has apparently pulled the Mac OS X 10.2.8 update, as it is no longer available via the Software Update preference pane or as a standalone download. Numerous users have reported major issues after installing the update.

My Comments: So far I havent had any problems luckily.. Im kind of scared to even shutdown my computer since it's working I also made the 10.2.8 changes to both xserves that I administer.. which I knew I should have waited, but they seem to be doing find also.. so Im really not sure about the "problems" everyone is having..

yeh... murlyn will be telling us about it in a minute

Oh and here you go Mac Dude had to make sure I posted this new *grin* I would have done it sooner, but I had to go talk some clients into paying me

Cheers!

 

[rman]

I think most of the problems are on systems that may have been alter in some way from the default load. Various third party software maybe at some fault. Normally on servers, you don't install third party that will modify the OS. That is one of the reasons why I don't alter my OS, and I alway use the combo updater to avoid some of the problems.

 

[Graphite]

Yeah, I have restarted my computer 2 or 3 times.. Though I have noticed a problem with Quake 3 in classic mode, if i load it directly from osx with out classic running first it will load classic and quake3 will never load. Then when i force quit quake 3, and relaunch quake 3 the mouse doesnt work.. aside from that.. all is working nicely.

 

[Murlyn]

Yeah I was just kidding.. I have already rebooted a couple times since I did the update.. once rebooting from the update, and the other after shutting the system down so I could sleep

I have modified one of the xserves, with exim, courier, plus a whole bunch of other stuff.. but nothing to the actual operating system itself.. and those seem to be doing fine.. Im just going to have to wait next time before upgrading since it's not good to upgrade a production server who my client relies on for their income.. lesson learned!

 

[htvt2004]

Network Connection Problems

HELP!!! I installed the 10.2.8 update and now I cannot connect to my network. I am a student at Virginia Tech. I called their computer troubleshooter and now all I know is that if I don't know what the problem is nobody does. All my settings are correct, I changed ethernet cables a dozen times, i've rebooted half a dozen. I cannot find my OS X disk to restore the system software and couldn't back up anything even if I wanted to. If there is anyone out there who can advise me on how to get my network back, please respond.

 

[Murlyn]

Try restarting a couple of times.. People have done that and it has fixed itself.. if that doesnt work, post another message.

 

[Murlyn]

And here is a good little discussion of what to do. Pay close attention to "Andrews" post.

discussions.info.apple (outdated link removed)

 

[rman]

I copied this from macfixit:

Troubleshooting (pulled) Mac OS X 10.2.8 (#3): Detailed Ethernet instructions; MOTU; more

Ethernet problems On Tuesday, we reported a fix for the loss of Ethernet functionality experienced by some users who installed the 10.2.8 update. The fix involved booting into OS 9 to replace the 10.2.8 version of AppleGMACEthernet.kext (v1.3.0) with the 10.2.6 version (v1.2.4). For those who have Macs that can't boot into OS 9, we mentioned that you would need root access to replace the file. Here are more explicit instructions on how to perform this procedure from within OS X:

1. Download/extract/restore the earlier version of the AppleGMACEthernet.kext file (we provided a link to a copy of the file yesterday).
2. Launch Terminal from within an admin-level account, and type sudo -s (Provide your account password when prompted.)
3. Type cd /System/Library/Extensions and press the return key.
4. Type rm -rf AppleGMACEthernet.kext and press the return key. This deletes the newer, problematic kext file.
5. Type mv (be sure to include a space after the "mv"). Do not press return/enter yet.
6. Drag the older AppleGMACEthernet.kext file (the one you just downloaded/extracted/restored) into Terminal. The path to the kext file will be automatically typed for you. Do not press return/enter yet.
7. Press the space bar once, and then type /System/Library/Extensions/AppleGMACEthernet.kext and press the return key. This executes the command, which moves the older kext file into the Extensions directory, replacing the newer (problematic) version.
8. Type cd /System/Library and press return.
9. Type rm Extensions.kextcache and press return.
10. Type rm Extensions.mkext and press return.
11. Immediately restart your computer.

Note that some users report getting a message after the restart that the file is "incompatible and could cause security problems." Clicking the "Fix and Use" button and restarting will allow full functionality.

Network problems due to DHCP issues One common problem users have experienced after installing the 10.2.8 update is a loss of connectivity on computers that obtain their IP address via DHCP. A number of users have found that requesting a new lease restores connectivity. An easy way to renew your DHCP lease is the utility Cocktail; choose the Network screen, click the DHCP tab, and then click the Request button.

File Mappings reset Many users report that the 10.2.8 update "reset" some or all custom file mappings. For example, if you had previously used the Get Info window or Finder contextual menus to change the application used to open a particular type of file, the 10.2.8 update may have caused OS X to "forget" those settings and revert to the default setting. Unfortunately, the solution seems to be to re-select your chosen application for each type of file that was affected.

TransparentDock update (and recovery) If you use the utility TransparentDock to modify Dock behavior and/or appearance, you need to update to TransparentDock v2.1 before modifying the new Dock. (The 10.2.8 update installs a new version of the Dock application, so you'll lose your previous modifications.) Modifying the Dock with previous versions under OS X 10.2.8 can result in an inability to launch the Dock. If you've already used an older version and cannot launch the Dock, the solution is to restore the original Dock from a backup. If you don't have a backup, you can use the utility Pacifist to extract a clean copy of the Dock application from the 10.2.8 Update package. (Open the installer package in Pacifist, select /System/Library/CoreServices/Dock.app in the Pacifist browser, and click the Install button.)

Sleep problems due to Energy Saver settings Several MacFixIt readers have reported an inability to wake from sleep since installing the 10.2.8 update. David Blangstrup wrote back to say that, for him, having the Energy Saver settings set to "never" go to sleep was the cause -- changing the setting to a definite amount of time (such as two hours) prevents this "deadly" sleep.

10.2.8 Installs Flash 6 plug-in, overwriting Flash 7 plug-in if installed A number of users have reported that installing the 10.2.8 update installs the Flash 6 browser plug-in (in /Library/Internet Plug-Ins), overwriting a later version, if present. If you had previously installed the Flash 7 plug-in, you'll need to reinstall it after applying the 10.2.8 update.

Audio problems with MOTU interface and other audio apps Some users who have updated to 10.2.8 are experiencing kernel panics when MOTU devices are connected. MacFixIt reader Logan Susnick reports that she received the following fix from MOTU that alleviated these problems:

1. Log in as an admin-level user.
2. Disconnect all MOTU devices.
3. Launch Terminal and type sudo rm -R /System/Library/Extensions/MOTUFireWireAudio.kext and press the return key. (Provide your account password when prompted.) This deletes the existing MOTU driver.
4. Reboot.
5. Reinstall your MOTU drivers (version 1.0.5, available from the MOTU website).

In addition, some users report that their Griffin iMic no longer works. Other users report that they cannot change audio input/output settings. Others report that using audio applications such as ProTools and WireTap results in distorted sound. Are you having audio problems?

Hopefully the above is of some help.

 

[htvt2004]

Thanks!!!

You guys were great. Everything worked out. I got my ethernet back and helped out a bunch of people on campus with the same problem. It's too bad that there is NOONE staffed by the university to go to in times of crisis such as those. All we get to do is play phonetag with some desk jockey reading off of a troubleshooting card. And these guys get paid! I think that I am going to shell out the three hundred bucks and get myself an Apple education. Thanks again you guys. You have inspired me to become a service technician.
PS Apple came out with it's updated update today. I'm a little skeptical, but it says right in the description that they fixed all of the problems people were having. Cross your fingers.

C

 

[hokiethang]

You guys were great. Everything worked out. I got my ethernet back and helped out a bunch of people on campus with the same problem. It's too bad that there is NOONE staffed by the university to go to in times of crisis such as those. All we get to do is play phonetag with some desk jockey reading off of a troubleshooting card. And these guys get paid! I think that I am going to shell out the three hundred bucks and get myself an Apple education. Thanks again you guys. You have inspired me to become a service technician.
PS Apple came out with it's updated update today. I'm a little skeptical, but it says right in the description that they fixed all of the problems people were having. Cross your fingers.

C

The people who work for 4help dont have any useful training. The new patch should fix that problem for you. I recently ran it on the 466 in my office (which wasnt one of the ones affected) without a hitch. I updated my powerbook with the first one, and it screwed up the battery meter. I then updated to the new one and all those were fixed. the problems should be moot now because 10.3 is to be released in 16 days :-D. If you want some help with mac issues on campus you may want to get ahold of the VTMUG, as they are a pretty reliable source of information for mac problems, and steer clear of 4help for anything but Windows issues, I have friends who work for 4help and they arent the brightest... :-\

 

[oo_mac_oo]

after install 10.2.8
After use about 12 hours it appear a message to tell you shutdown the computer

10.2.6 don't have this problem...