Apple releases Mac OS X 10.3.7, Mac OS X Server 10.3.7

Apple has released the latest incremental update to Mac OS X, 10.3.7, in client and server versions. Enhancements for both include:

• improved AFP support for saving documents with long file names
• improved OpenGL technology and updated ATI and NVIDIA graphics drivers
• improved FireWire device compatibility
• updated Preview application
• improved compatibility for third party
applications
• previous standalone security updates

The update is available through Software Update, and as a series of Web downloads, listed below (Delta downloads are version to version, i.e. 10.3.6 to 10.3.7; Combined downloads update any version of Mac OS X 10.3.x to Mac OS X 10.3.7):

• Mac OS X 10.3.7 Delta
• Mac OS X 10.3.7 Combined
• Mac OS X 10.3.7 Server Delta
• Mac OS X 10.3.7 Server Combined

As usual, we recommend users take appropriate precautions before installing the update by making sure the target boot volume is in good condition and backing up any important files.

To increase your chances of a smooth update process, follow these instructions:

1. Boot from the OS X Install CD and run Disk Utility's Repair Disk function (or use a third-party drive utility such as DiskWarrior or TechTool Pro).
2. When booted from the volume containing Mac OS X, run Disk Utility's Repair Disk Permissions function.
3. Install the update.
4. After rebooting, again run Repair Disk Permissions.

If you are having any problems with the new release, please let us know.

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