Apple Continues Mac OS X 10.6.3 Testing [Seed Notes]

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World of Apple once again has the 10.6.3 Beta seed notes for 10D561.

Apple has once again released a build of Mac OS X 10.6.3 to developers for testing prior to a public release. The build labelled 10D561 is largely similar to previous releases and continues to contain no known issues.

Of note Mac OS X 10.6.3 10D561 is different to previous builds and indicative of a nearing release as the download is now available to developers in both delta and combo formats, which is the method of delivery to the public upon release. The delta download size is reported to be 787MB.

Seed notes below.

Included in this update

  • Performance improvements for 64-bit Logic
  • Addresses compatibility issues with OpenGL-based applications
  • Includes changes to QuickTime X that increase reliability, improve compatibility and address security
  • Improves printing reliability and compatibility with 3rd party printers
  • Addresses an issue that causes background message colors to display incorrectly in Mail when scrolling
  • Resolves an issue that prevented files with the # or & in their names from opening in Rosetta
  • Resolves an issue that prevented files from copying to Windows shares
  • Resolves an issue that caused machines using BTMM and the Bonjour Sleep Proxy to wake unexpectedly
  • Resolves an issue with recurring events in iCal when connected to an Exchange server

Known Issues

  • none

Focus Areas

  • Bluetooth
  • GraphicsDrivers
  • iChat
  • QuickTime
  • USB

Doctor Who 3D Cover for SFX

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The new edition of SFX will feature a specially-commissioned 3D cover celebrating the return of Doctor Who to television at Easter. Produced in full co-operation with the BBC and the Doctor Who production team, the cover features the Doctor and Amy with a couple of Weeping Angels. The magazine includes an exclusive look at the new series, including interviews with Matt Smith, Karen Gillan, and Steven Moffat.
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How do I remove invisible folders from Time Machine?

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Normally to remove a file or folder from Time Machine, you would open Time Machine, highlight the file or folder, and then choose Remove from Backup in the options pull down.
But to do this with an invisible directory in the Finder by using Go -> Go to Folder… (command-shift-G) and enter the path. Once it\’s showing, Enter Time Machine and follow the steps here.
Note: you can delete the folder you\’re looking at (instead of a file/folder within it) by righ/control-clicking in the Finder window in Time Machine and selecting the Delete All… option with its name there.

Cheyenne Wright is currently hospitalized…

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Cheyenne Wright, all around great guy, colorist, and serial friend to the Foglio\’s…  Is currently in the hospital….
Kaja Foglio has indicated that they are going to setup a fund raiser for Cheyenne, more details pending at Girl Genius Online Comics!.
Please consider donate a few dollars to help out, either directly to Cheyenne, or via the fundraiser at Girl Genius…  Cheyenne has worked with the Foglio\’s \”forever\”, and I\’ve always enjoyed with work…
Best Wishes Cheyenne….

Indigo v4.16 has been released.

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Indigo 4.1.6 is now available for download from Perceptive Automation.
Here is the summary from the Version Change documentation…I have included the 4.16 – 4.14 changes…
4.1.6 Changes
Added support for new SwitchLinc Relay firmware version.
Modified support for ToggleLinc firmware version 35 and higher to enable remote default brightness and ramp rate UI.
4.1.5 Changes
Added RESTful access to INSTEON links (as XML).
Added support to restore X10 RF to power line relaying on interface disconnect (via Interface->Disconnect menu item) for CM15A firmware 2 and higher.
Improved browser positioning of small Device State and Variable Value images inside Control Pages.
Fixed buglet in RCS Attachment AppleScript (TX16b thermostat) that would cause an error when an out-of-bound X10 preset dim value is received.
4.1.4 Changes
Added support for new versions of ToggleLinc Dimmer and Relay (new firmware).
Added support for new version of IR-Linc Transmitter (new product ID).
Changed display of all remote INSTEON module firmware versions to use SmartLabs\’s hexidecimal byte notation.

iPod Touch 3.1.3 firmware now free

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Pocket Gamer reports that Apple’s 3.1.3 firmware for the iPod Touch is now free.

Apple has eliminated the price for upgrading your iPod touch to the latest firmware, making version 3.1.3 free for everyone.
That’s a significant shift by Apple, which had recently lowered the price of the firmware upgrade in hopes of coaxing iPod touch owners into purchase.
Instead, it’s free to download.
Syncing a second generation iPod touch today with an older version of the software prompted me to accept the free upgrade. How exciting.
Just as when asked to download and install the latest firmware on an iPhone, iTunes simply asks for confirmation – no signing in to pay for the software.
This is great news for iPod touch gamers with older devices. Now you’re free to upgrade and play a swathe of games that are only compatible with 3.0-specific features.

Please keep in mind, that I can\’t verify this. My iPod Touch was already running v3.0… But this means there’s now very little reason for software developers to continue to support 2.x firmware. Asssuming this is true…
But, Apple would have little reason to keep v1 or v2 running and may have just given up the battle with upgrade costs…