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Point a workstation to Apple Software Update Server w/o command line. Free
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Scott Finney
Set Software Update Server is a free utility for Mac OS which allows administrators to point a workstation to a local Apple Software Update Server without having to use the command line.
What's New
Version 2.0:
- Adds support for Leopard and Snow Leopard
Requirements
- PPC / Intel
- Mac OS X 10.4
- A local Apple Software Update server
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Set Software Update Server is a free utility for Mac OS which allows administrators to point a workstation to a local Apple Software Update Server without having to use the command line.
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Bruno Neeser reviewed on 19 Nov 2007
Before I had to use the Unix console to type commands (that I never seem to remember) to accomplish the same thing. This very small application (91k) shows a dialog where you can set the IP address and port number (typically 8088) of the server that hosts the software update service. If you change your mind later and want to reset to the default Apple update server, just start the application again and click “Reset Software Update Prefs” to tell your machine to look for updates on Apples server.
If you manage any number of OSX 10.4 equipment and a 10.4 server I strongly recommend you to set up software update services on your server, and have all your computers update from your server instead of Apples. You get better control and reduce bandwidth on your Internet connection.
This application makes it a breeze to set client computers SU preference.
Don't forget to make a donation, I certainly did as I really found it useful!
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ahawkes reviewed on 04 Nov 2007