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Apple has released Security Update 2006-006 for Mac OS X 10.3.9 and Mac OS X 10.3.9 Server.

The new release improves the security of the following components:

* CFNetwork
* Cyrus SASL
* Flash Player Plug-in
* QuickDraw
* WebKit

Security Update 2006-006 is available through Software Update or via the following download links:

* Security Update 2006-006 for Mac OS X 10.3.9 client [30 MB]

* Security Update 2006-006 for Mac OS X 10.3.9 server [43 MB]

Computer Reseller News (CRN) is quoting comments by Mike Rhodin, general manager of IBM’s Workplace, Portal and Collaboration group, aka the IBM/Lotus group. In the write up, he states that the next version of Notes will be on par with those available for other platforms.

“We have millions of Notes seats on the Mac now, and some very large customers are active in the beta and are very vocal about that,” Rhodin said. “The Mac is a resurgent platform.” More …

The 10.4.8 Update is recommended for all users and includes general operating system fixes, as well as specific fixes for the following applications and technologies:
- 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 detailed information on this Update, please visit this website.
For detailed information on Security Updates, please visit this website.