Mac OS X 10.5.2: World of Warcraft Fix, Still No Airport Extreme Backups (Yet)
A few more tidbits on the coming Mac OS X 10.5.2 update.
- The latest seed reportedly fixes a known driver problem that affects World of Warcraft on PowerPC machines.
- Despite early hope that the 10.5.2 update would fix Time Machine's Airport Extreme + USB (AirDisk) drive backup incompatibility, the latest Mac OS X developer seed does not appear to fully address this issue. While AirDisk drives can sometimes now show up in the newest Time Machine, backup attempts to them have been unsuccessful. While these reports are based on beta/developer versions of the software and admittedly limited testing, Apple lists "no known issues" in their seed notes for this latest version. It's also conceivable that an Airport Extreme firmware update may also be necessary as well to fully implement this feature.
Apple had originally advertised Airdisk wireless backups as a feature for Leopard, but this feature was removed prior to its launch. Speculation has suggested that it may have been due to some unresolved security issues, but Apple has made no official statements. While there have been workarounds published, the announcement of Time Capsule raised hopes again that Apple would address this issue soon.
Update: Babygotmac posts their findings on what happens when they do try to backup to an AirDisk.
- The latest seed reportedly fixes a known driver problem that affects World of Warcraft on PowerPC machines.
- Despite early hope that the 10.5.2 update would fix Time Machine's Airport Extreme + USB (AirDisk) drive backup incompatibility, the latest Mac OS X developer seed does not appear to fully address this issue. While AirDisk drives can sometimes now show up in the newest Time Machine, backup attempts to them have been unsuccessful. While these reports are based on beta/developer versions of the software and admittedly limited testing, Apple lists "no known issues" in their seed notes for this latest version. It's also conceivable that an Airport Extreme firmware update may also be necessary as well to fully implement this feature.
Apple had originally advertised Airdisk wireless backups as a feature for Leopard, but this feature was removed prior to its launch. Speculation has suggested that it may have been due to some unresolved security issues, but Apple has made no official statements. While there have been workarounds published, the announcement of Time Capsule raised hopes again that Apple would address this issue soon.
Update: Babygotmac posts their findings on what happens when they do try to backup to an AirDisk.
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53 months ago
I might just end up getting a Time Capsule in the future then. Not that my 802.11n Buffalo router doesn't work but it's cheaper then a Linux server and I love my AFP. I'm quite glad I didn't stick with the Airport Extreme router when I was looking for routers.
Then again I'm going to replace my current E2160 and a cheap motherboard later means a new computer.
Then again I'm going to replace my current E2160 and a cheap motherboard later means a new computer.
53 months ago
I'm really glad I hadn't yet bought an Airport Express and an external HD...Time Capsule is looking really good
53 months ago
An airport disk shows up for *some* people? That's odd.
Either this is an anomaly from making Time Capsule work, or indeed wireless backups will be possible via AEBS and airdisk. Perhaps 10.5.2 does its job, and a firmware update for the AEBS will finish the trick.
Either this is an anomaly from making Time Capsule work, or indeed wireless backups will be possible via AEBS and airdisk. Perhaps 10.5.2 does its job, and a firmware update for the AEBS will finish the trick.
53 months ago
"While there have been workarounds published, the announcement of Time Capsule raised hopes again that Apple would address this issue soon."
Don't count on it. Time Capsule IS the "fix". Who knows why Apple crippled the AP Extreme + AirDisk backup feature. It obviously works well enough with the hack. And that combo is a permanent solution, unlike these Time capsules, where once you run outta space, thats the end.
My guess, with the way Apple's been doing things lately, it was done to sell more hardware.
Don't count on it. Time Capsule IS the "fix". Who knows why Apple crippled the AP Extreme + AirDisk backup feature. It obviously works well enough with the hack. And that combo is a permanent solution, unlike these Time capsules, where once you run outta space, thats the end.
My guess, with the way Apple's been doing things lately, it was done to sell more hardware.
53 months ago
The iPhone syncing. They have these new great features in 10.5.. (to do's)...that don't sync... (unless I missed it).
53 months ago
And once again, it seems likely that a fix would have to come from an Airport Extreme update, not an OS update.
I'm still hopeful it will come out, but I doubt you'll see it in 10.5.2.
I'm still hopeful it will come out, but I doubt you'll see it in 10.5.2.
53 months ago
This looks like it will be a great update, can't wait to see its release. :)
53 months ago
wow. Apple really clinched this one, didn't they. One Time Capsule please. Who knew, Time Capsule might end up outselling the MacBook Air! LOL.
53 months ago
I'm really glad I hadn't yet bought an Airport Express and an external HD...Time Capsule is looking really good
There is no WAY I'd want a Time Capsule for backups. When your hard disk crashes, do you really want to be without a router for two weeks while your TC is in for repairs? This is a major flaw in the TC concept, in my opinion. I'll stick with my AEBS and some sort of attached disk. There are at least a few different options, even if Apple decides not to sanction AirDisk backups via Time Machine.
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