OS X 10.4.4 Software Issues

[kikos]

This thread is to discuss observations of general software problems/issues that people have in OS X 10.4.4, especially if the problem didn't occur in 10.4.3. If you don't have your hardware specs in your sig, please post your CPU and graphics types when you post an observation. Also, it would be helpful for people who don't experince the problem to post as well with their specs so we can see if hardware incompatibilty is the problem.

 

Here's what I've noticed in 10.4.4.

 

System Profiler / About this Mac Issues

 

1. OS X 10.4.4 incorrectly reports that I have 2GB of RAM in my system when I actually have 1GB. 10.4.3 correctly recognizes 1GB.

 

2. The hardware overview section displays an error, while the individual hardware sections reveal information about the specific hardware.

 

 

iTunes problems

 

1. iTunes set up wizard windows (when you first run itunes) are blank except for the Next and Cancel buttons.

 

2. iTunes Preferences window is blank or doesn't appear at all

 

3. No Applescript support for iTunes in 10.4.4 while there was support in 10.4.3. AppleScript does work for other apps.

 

4. The above iTunes problems persist regardless of whether I install 6.0.1 (the developer 10.4.3 version), 6.0.2 or 6.0.3. Prior iTunes versions require Rosetta and crash when run.

[a8ne]

Try 8F1099. Maxxuss hacked 8G1165 to prove he could, not because it's any better.

[oZen]

Hi !

 

Same problems with ITunes (if someone knows how to avoid the copy of the files before the playing, editing a file in the ITunes package... please tell me )

 

I can add a freeze with Flurry screen saver... too bad, that was my favorite one...

[Danman]

I get none of these problems, have you repaired the permissions on the new installation?

 

I've got intel m/b and cpu, maybe thats makes a difference

[Dee S. 73]

no problems here too with both the M*****s method and the patch for the bootable dvd...

DS

[oZen]

I think it's a AMD cpuid problem too... arf...

How to patch the programs by ourselves ?

[phor2zero]

Athlon64 3700+ sse3, nx/xd

Asus A8N-SLI Deluxe nForce4

Nvidia 7800GTX

 

iTunes - clicking on Preferences freezes entire OS.

iWeb - no change from 10.4.3; window opens, but doesn't respond to input.

[Jahbz]

i have the same problem whit an error msg. showing when i load system profiler and the "hardware tap" is marked.

 

""2. The hardware overview section displays an error, while the individual hardware sections reveal information about the specific hardware.""

 

Anyone else experience this? or found a solution to this?

 

I tryed to check the info in the "console" , it has some error whit "SPPlatform...."(cant remember the full name...)

 

thanx..

[R. Bear Helms]

The 16-bit GMA900 screen driver is wonky for me. It's possible some of the drawing routines of the OS aren't that stable/perfect with 16 bit color. Boost to 32 bit and try that.

[Kermy]

Exactly the same iTunes problems, again with Athlon64 chip. Everything OK after force quit.

 

Athlon64 3200+

1Gb Ram

ASRock 939NFG

Onboard 256MB GeForce 6100 (actually a 6600!)