Today Apple released its update to Mac OS X, bringing it up to version 10.4.2. Here is a list of updates and fixes included in this service release:
General updates/fixes
- file sharing using AFP and SMB/CIFS network file services
- single sign-on authentication and reliable access to Active Directory servers
- autologin for managed user accounts
- AirPort and wireless access
- Core Graphics, Core Audio, Core Image, including updated ATI and NVIDIA graphics drivers
- Finder updates including finding on Kind and using Slideshow
- synchronizing your iDisk with .Mac
- installation reliability
- managing Dashboard widgets
- Address Book, Automator, iCal, iChat, Mail, Safari, and Stickies applications
- compatibility with third party applications and devices
The update also includes two security updates, including addressing specific types of TCP/IP packets which could cause denial of service attacks.