Apple releases Mac OS X 10.4.8 Update

by Chris Saribay • 09/29/2006 at 11:01 AM

Apple today has released an update to the Mac OS X Tiger (10.4.8) operating system, and has recommended it for all users. Fixes and new features include:

  • connecting to wireless networks using the EAP-FAST protocol
  • Apple USB modem reliability
  • using OpenType fonts in Microsoft Word
  • compatibility with 3rd party USB hubs
  • scanner performance
  • RAW camera support
  • printing documents with Asian language names
  • performance of the Translation widget
  • broadband network performance
  • security updates

For more information on the update, see the information page on Apple’s Support website.

Chris Saribay resurrected Macteens back in December 2001. Serving as Editor Emeritus six years later, Chris is still as ever interested in Mac and iPod as ever before. He'll also have you note that his MacBook Pro practically smokes his Power Mac G5 Dual 2.7 GHz tower.