Apple Computer on Tuesday released Mac OS X 10.4.7, a maintenance and security update to its Mac OS X 10.4 Tiger operating system.
The update is recommended for all users and includes general operating system fixes, as well as specific fixes for the following applications and technologies:
sharing using AFP, SMB/CIFS, NFS and FTP file sharing protocols
reliable access to Open Directory, LDAP and Active Directory services
login and authentication in a variety of network environments
file access and byte range locking with AFP file sharing
network access when using proxy server automatic configuration files
connecting to Cisco VPN servers using IP/Sec and NAT
AirPort and Bluetooth wireless connectivity
RAW camera support, including updated ATI and NVIDIA graphics drivers
usability of Dashboard and widgets
searching iWork '06 and Microsoft Office documents with Spotlight
saving Word documents automatically when using a network home directory
viewing of QuickTime streaming media behind a firewall
audio playback in QuickTime, iTunes, Final Cut Pro, and Soundtrack applications
ensuring icons are spaced correctly when viewed on desktop
determining the space required to burn folders
synchronizing contacts, bookmarks, and calendars to .Mac and mobile phones
mounting and unmounting iDisk volumes
time zone and daylight savings for 2006 and 2007
Address Book, AppleScript, Automator, Dictionary, Font Book, iCal, iChat, DVD Player, Keynote, Mail, Preview, Safari, and Stickies
Disk Utility, Keychain Access, Migration Assistant, and Software Update
compatibility with third party applications and devices
previous Mac OS X updates and standalone security updates
