OS X Tiger updater 10.4.5 is here

We have gone through a long time period between OS X updates, from Tiger OS X 10.4.4 to 10.4.5. Update 10.4.3 was buggy, and I chose to skip it and wait, using 10.4.2, until 10.4.4 arrived, which runs perfectly on all personal and work computers within my realm.

The first thing I do when an OS X updater arrives is to check for all reported problems at , and the news is not especially good so far concerning 10.4.5. Please use our Article Discussion area (registration is free) below for your individual comments on this recent updater, or the process in general.

I’m going to wait until the early adopters have their jolly fun with 10.4.5 before I decide to download and install, or sit this one out. Apple’s official comments on 10.4.5 are posted at this URL: , or you can find them by clicking on the Support tab from Apple.com, and doing a seach for “10.4.5” (no quotes needed).

After doing *any* software update or installation, I recommend using Apple’s Disk Utility application (in the Utilities folder within your Applications folder) to click on the name of your hard drive upper left, and then click Repair Permissions. Again, your suggestions on hard drive and file maintenance are welcome below.

Tiger is terrific, and Apple does a great job keeping it up to date, but not all major OS updates are clear sailing. Waiting until the coast is clear is recommended.

[Nemo]