Mac OS X v10.6.4 Combo Update
Backup Your System Before Applying Update
Be sure to back up your system before applying any new updates. You can use Time Machine to do so. As you know,
if there are any problems with the update, you can revert to the backup.
General Rule of Thumb
Every Mac does not have the same number of upgrade versions applied to it. In general if you are going to apply this
upgrade, you should already be at Mac OS X v10.6.3. If not, when you click on the Apple icon, then on software update…
you may get other updates that Apple suggests you install. If you do, install these first before you install the v10.6.4 update.
The previous updates have to exist before the v10.6.4 update can be applied.
Apple Recommends Applying This Update
Apple recommends that you apply the Mac OS X v10.6.4 update because of the security fixes it contains. A summary
of all the fixes including security are below from the Apple support site. I have applied this comprehensive fix without any issues, but then again, my configuration
is for the most part typical. I also do not have Aperture 3.
This update was released on 15 June 2010.
What’s Included In This Update?
General fixes and improvements
• improves compatibility with some Braille displays
• resolves an issue that causes the keyboard or trackpad to become unresponsive
• resolves an issue that may prevent some Adobe Creative Suite 3 applications from opening
• addresses issues copying, renaming, or deleting files on SMB file servers
• improves reliability of VPN connections
• resolves a playback issue in DVD Player when using Good Quality deinterlacing
• resolves an issue editing photos with iPhoto or Aperture in full screen view
• resolves an issue with Parental Controls Time Limits for Open Directory or Active Directory users
• resolves a display sleep issue with MacBook Pro (Early 2010) computers
• resolves an issue with MacBook Pro (Early 2010) computers in which the right speaker may sound louder than the left speaker
• includes Safari 5.0
• Security improvements
Fixes and improvements for Aperture 3
• adds tethered shooting support for additional digital camera models
• addresses IPTC metadata compatibility issues
Fixes and improvements for external devices
• RAW image compatibility for additional digital cameras
• resolves an issue with using third-party USB web cameras
• resolves an issue with noise when using some third-party FireWire audio devices
• resolves pairing issues with Apple remotes
Additional Information
This update includes the improvements found in the Mac OS X v10.6.1, 10.6.2, and 10.6.3 updates.
For more info, please visit the Apple support site here
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