Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard Software Update and Drivers
MacNN notes that of the two remaining "issues" listed in the latest Mac OS X Leopard seed (9A559), one was simply a test case for a new feature.
Mac OS X Leopard 9A559 was released to developers last week and listed two "known issues".
The first was an issue with "Archive installs" from Tiger to Leopard on PowerPC machines, and appears to be a true outstanding issue. The second issue, however, asked users to deselect HP printers and allow Leopard to update the HP drivers post-install via Software Update.
MacNN spoke with HP and found that this is actually a feature that Apple was testing rather than any particular bug.
It seems that future Mac OS X printer driver updates may simply become available through Apple's Mac OS X software update mechanism. A more extensive version of this technology had been previously rumored with the idea that Apple would open up their Software Update to major 3rd party applications to allow them to push updates to users.
Apple's Mac OS X 10.5 (Leopard) is scheduled for release in October.
Mac OS X Leopard 9A559 was released to developers last week and listed two "known issues".
The first was an issue with "Archive installs" from Tiger to Leopard on PowerPC machines, and appears to be a true outstanding issue. The second issue, however, asked users to deselect HP printers and allow Leopard to update the HP drivers post-install via Software Update.
MacNN spoke with HP and found that this is actually a feature that Apple was testing rather than any particular bug.
"Although listed in Apples last developer Leopard Seed Note as an 'Issue', the recommendation to use Apples software update process to install the HP driver set for the Leopard developer seed is actually a test scenario, not a driver problem or bug issue.
It seems that future Mac OS X printer driver updates may simply become available through Apple's Mac OS X software update mechanism. A more extensive version of this technology had been previously rumored with the idea that Apple would open up their Software Update to major 3rd party applications to allow them to push updates to users.
Apple's Mac OS X 10.5 (Leopard) is scheduled for release in October.
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57 months ago
C'mon, Steve. Gold master, gold master, gold master. Make an announcement soon!
57 months ago
I bet that October 19th is the release date. Sounds like it's almost ready. Not to mention that getting a program from gold status to the shelves is quite quick these days.
57 months ago
3rd party update would be awesome. With the usual disclaimer, i'm sure, but it would be great! No more hunting for updates.
57 months ago
I really like the idea of my 3rd party apps being all updated through software update. really streamline the updating process just have it look for new updates each night instead of having to wait for the update when you maybe need to use an app for just a few minutes
57 months ago
I can't wait to go and buy it!!!! I just hope it's not like the last day of October.
57 months ago
I bet that October 19th is the release date. Sounds like it's almost ready. Not to mention that getting a program from gold status to the shelves is quite quick these days.
Or the 26th at the latest. Not all that far away!
57 months ago
I really like the idea of my 3rd party apps being all updated through software update. really streamline the updating process just have it look for new updates each night instead of having to wait for the update when you maybe need to use an app for just a few minutes
I also think this would be genius, instead of every random app telling you when it pleases so.
57 months ago
having spent more time than I would like getting the HP laserjet 1020 to work with a MacBook, I say anything that helps HP get their act together is aok.
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