Mac OS X 10.2.8 (build 6S90)


 * This article describes the version of Mac OS X 10.2.8 intended for use on Power Macintosh G5 computers. For the version which is intended for all other Mac OS X Macs, see Mac OS X 10.2.8 Build 6R73.

Mac OS X 10.2.8 (G5), released on October 3, 2003, is an update to Mac OS X 10.2 "Jaguar".

Warning: '''Do not run this version of Mac OS X on any Macother than the Power Macintosh G5. Non-G5 Macs should instead run Mac OS X 10.2.8 Build 6R73.'''

Enhancements

 * AirPort: The G5 will now wake up from sleep if both an AirPort Extreme card and some types of PCI cards are installed.
 * Bluetooth: Bluetooth devices now are available after the Mac wakes up from sleep.
 * CD burning: Support for various disc burners from Logitech, MCE, Format, TDK and LaCie were added.
 * Classic environment: Kernel panics no longer occur if the Classic environment is started with more than 2 GB of RAM installed.
 * FireWire:
 * A problem where some FireWire devices failed to work better if the user connected them after disconnecting certain types of digital cameras has been solved.
 * FireWire devices (including the iPod) remain available, even after the Mac wakes up from sleep.
 * iChat: iChat now works better via AirPort networks.
 * Internal modem: Stability when using the "Return to command state" modem string command with an Apple Internal USB Modem (v.92) is now improved. The modem also maintains better connections to certain types of v.34 modems.
 * USB 2.0: Keyspan Twin Serial adapters now work better when connected to a USB 2.0 hub.

The latest Security Updates, along with updated security services, are now also bundled with the update.

Only Mac OS X 10.2.7 can be upgraded to this version of the Mac OS.

External References
About the Mac OS X 10.2.8 (G5) Update