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Apple Mac OS X
May 13 2009

SOLO68  I spoke with an Apple Representative earlier today. He told me there was an update available. I told him, "Thank You. The last time I checked was on Sunday. Furthermore, before installing the Apple update his instructions were as follows:

NOTE: I told him I needed to log in to my admin account, and he didn't object or say it wasn't necessary.

1) Use disk utility to Repair Permissions on Macintosh HD.

NOTE: This step was taking some time and the Apple Rep briefed me on the remaining steps and we ended the call.

2) Use my Apple Install DVD to run verify/repair disk on Macintosh HD.

a) Insert DVD.

b) Shutdown computer.

c) Hold down C key on keyboard.

d) Start computer.

e) Select language. (by the way, it take a while for the language selection screen to pop up, so be patient while holding down that C key)

f) Click Utilities on the Menubar and select Disk Utility.

g) Run repair disk utility on Macintosh HD and quit, restart from Macintosh HD startup disk.

Note: At this stage, the Mac should be restarted and logged back in to an admin account.

3) Choose Software Update from the Apple menu in the Menubar.

The rest is guided by the update application.

DISCLAIMER:

Use this as a guideline. If you update your Apple software differently and have no trouble, fine. I only offer my method as a suggestion. I haven't found any problems with my system after installing the 10.5.7 update. Nonetheless, I am not employed or trained by Apple, so use this guideline at your own risk. I assume no responsibility for any damage it may cause. But my Mac works fine. Also, I have reinstalled my Mac OS, on my own. I still am computing, trouble free. And it has been less than six months since I first purchased my first Mac. But I think I am getting the hang of it, I came from PC land. Best wishes.  
(Version 10.5.7)

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Apple Mac OS X
May 14 2009

MISHA  This is definitely prudent advice, although by no means necessary. I have run OS X updates w/o repairing permissions before/after without issue. But then again, I've done it w/ repairing permissions before/after, as well.

As part of general preventive maintenance, things like disk permissions, repair/verify disk, and third party tools like Drive Genius, TechTool Pro, or DiskWarrior should be run monthly.  
(Version 10.5.7)

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Apple Mac OS X
May 14 2009

ILGAZ  Let me try using Windows terminology. Software update install process runs as "Administrator" and there is no way it will be hit by any wrong permissions. It can't and will not care who owns what file or if file is read only. If you have used Linux before, it is more like "Root" power, even higher than "Super User" in terms of access.

Also thanks to part of how files handled, deep down the system, even "open" files can be updated. They will get updated on disk but yet on not memory until they are closed. It is one of the major reasons why OS X doesn't need that much reboot (except such kernel etc. updates).

"Repair Permissions" is actually a "User level" fix and also a security proactive solution. It makes sure that critical system files aren't writable by normal users (and non authenciated admins), they aren't "world shared" and yet regular users can read/execute them. So, it really makes sense to repair permissions after OS X update as Apple may have changed couple of things and stupid companies like Adobe doesn't know the right permissions for plugins but that is all.

Apple miscalculated some kind of sync and/or prebinding timing so it would be better to "offline install" (from another boot disk or OS X boot DVD, if possible) for this update. This update only, 10.5.7. Not 10.5.8 or whatever ships later.  
(Version 10.5.7)

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Apple Mac OS X
Aug 5 2009

SEIKA7  BTW, when booting off a CD/DVD, you can let go of the C key as soon as you see the Apple logo on your screen. At that point, it's found the operating system and it will run with it.  
(Version 10.5.8)

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1Password
May 10 2009
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SOLO68  This review is long, long overdue. By the way, I am a recent switcher. I came from PC land to the Mac late last year. To this day 1Password remains my favorite Mac app. It is such an excellent program and I haven't yet used all of its capabilities. It installs without a hitch. It works right within my browsers. And it syncs with the Agile Web Solutions sister app, AllBookmarks. I do not have a bad thing to say about this app. The support is excellent. I can recall more than a year before I had enough cash saved to purchase my Mac I contacted their support with questions. They answered me promptly and encouraged me to make the switch as soon as I was able to do so. Even now their support team is on top of things, with a continued swift response time. I was asked to give a review and do so without payment or special favors. Everything I say is of my own will and I stand by every word. Agile Web Solutions is an excellent group of Mac programmers and they really care about their client base. If anyone is thinking about switching to a Mac I encourage you to do your research and satisfy your every thought. Make an informed decision, and stay away from the quote, unquote, "Fan Boys". In my opinion, they are completely biased towards Apple, but Apple is by no means perfect, and that's another story. As for 1Password, at least give the trial version a try. It is fully operational and makes signing in to websites as easy as breathing air. Best wishes.  
(Version 2.9.15)

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