Mac OS X 10.3.9 Update: Top or Flop?

[Convert]

Originally Posted by fryke

Yeah, I thought the merging would cause some issues. But to have several threads about the same thing (troubles with the update) is not much better. So we have this poll and the problems and - hopefully - some solutions.

Yeah, the merging's fine. Good work, it usually goes wrong when I do it (on other forums).

So, anyone think we'll see a Panther 10.3.9a? Or something?

[pipermalibu]

unfortunately fsck -yf reports no problems. to vinko, if you let the powerbook set long enough booting normally, you will probably get a login window eventually (up to 15 minutes). The problem lies in corrupt files somewhere.... that I know for sure. I have no permission errors or anything when I boot single user and run fsck.

[plasmonyc]

after applying 10.3.9...i can no longer use VNC Viewer or CheckPoint SecureClient VPN-1 for OS X. bummer.

[Captain Code]

No problems here. PM G4 and B&W G3. In fact I've never had any problems with any updates, but I must be lucky or something.

[wiz]

well... apple says:
Important: Please read before installing

• You may experience unexpected results if you have installed third-party system software modifications, or if you have modified the operating system through other means. (This does not apply to normal application software installation.)
• The installation process should not be interrupted. If a power outage or other interruption occurs during installation, use the standalone installer (see below) from Apple Downloads to update.

http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=300569 for more details

[Ashka]

No problems here either. One website crashed Safari but I had never tired it before so can't say that it was the update.
Safari is faster though which is great.
Safari crash website http://www.balgownievet.com.au/7_surgical_july04.htm
if anyone wants to try it :-)

[Convert]

Just tried the site, didn't crash. But then again I am on 10.3.8 :P

[pipermalibu]

I would love to download the standalone installer.....BUT.... I can't get on my system except in single user mode. So that is the dumbest suggestion Apple can make. No power was interupted and as far as I know, no system modifications have been made. How do we know if third party software has made modifications. I hate to say this, but XP machines let you 'undo' an update because they back up essential files for the user first. My mother's machine went south after XPSP2 was installed back in Jan. I fixed it in April be going back to a restore point the system had made......THE OLNY thing that XP has going on OSX, I guess..... no flaming please, I am a devout MAC (and Wintel convert) person. But this type of thing (happening on 3 different updates in the last year) just pisses me off. I am on my wifes machine because mine is rendered useless until we get back from our trip.