Mac OS X 10.4.2

Mac OS X 10.4.2 is an update for Mac OS X 10.4 (Tiger) that was released by Apple Computer on July 12, 2005. It has the build number 8C46. The update delivers overall improved reliability and compatibility for Mac OS X 10.4 and is a recommended update for all Tiger users.
Specifically, fixes were in place for:
* Widgets: A widget manager in the form of a widget itself was introduced to Dashboard beginnning with Mac OS X 10.4.2
* AirPort: AirPort and wireless access;
* Applications: Address Book, Automator, iCal, iChat, Mail, Safari, and Stickies, and compatibility with third party applications and devices;
* Dashboard: Managing Dashboard widgets now could also take place in the form of a widget which specifically managed them, including their activation;
* Finder: Updates, including finding on Kind and using Slideshow;
* Graphics: Core Graphics, Core Audio, Core Image, including updated ATI and NVIDIA graphics drivers;
* Installation: installation reliability
* Network: File sharing using AFP and SMB/CIFS network file services, and single sign-on authentiation and reliable access to Active Directory servers;
* Users: Autologin for managed user acounts;
* .Mac: synchronising your iDisk with .Mac
==Issues with Mac OS X 10.4.2==
* System: PowerBook screen rotation as outlined in this macosxhints article has been disabled.
== External links==
Apple: About the Mac OS X 10.4.3 Update (Delta)
Category:Mac OS X 10.4
Category:2005 introductions