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Mac OS X 10.2.8 Update [Updated]

In your Mac OS X Software Update, Apple has released Mac OS X 10.2.8 (6R65):



    The 10.2.8 Update delivers enhanced functionality and improved reliability for the following applications, services and technologies: Audio, Bluetooth, Classic compatibility, Finder, Graphics, LDAP, Power Management, Safari, and FireWire and USB device compatibility.

    The update also provides updated security services and includes the latest Security Updates.

    For detailed information on this Update, please visit this website:

    http://www.info.apple.com/kbnum/n25524

According to the Knowledge Base document from Apple, "this update works only with Power Mac G3- and G4-based desktop and portable computers, including iMac, eMac, and iBook. This update does not work with Power Mac G5 computers."

Of note, Apple renamed the 10.2.7 developer seeds to 10.2.8 in early September.

Update: Mac OS X 10.2.8 does contain security fixes for recently discovered vulnerabilities including OpenSSH, Sendmail, fp_realpath, and arplookup. Detailed info (user/pass = archives/archives) posted to Apple's Security Announcement Mailing list.

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