Major problems after 10.4.11 update!
Warning: think seriously before upgrading to 10.4.11. I did this recently and the following happened:
Update went well - computer started normally
Then noticed that the Air Port wasnt working - was unable to find my network.
After a restart, there was a Kernel Panic on startup - I could only boot in safe mode.
Used disc utility and fsck and all reported no problems.
Hardware test also normal
Performed and Archive and install back to 10.4 - but computer would not restart and still had the Kernel panic on start up - had to finish the install in safe mode after which it restarted and had another Kernel panic.
Switched off and left for several hours - then it started up ok??
Have now regraded to 10.4.10 as before but still have no Air Port working.
I have no idea why the airport is not working now as it worked when I was at 10.4.0 - also why the Kernel Panic seems not to occur after the machine has been turned off for a few hours.
Have not wiped the drive yet as this will be a last resort - can anyone help or offer advice?
Apple are aware of the problem I have experienced and have been very helpful so far but this does not excuse the fact that the machine was working fine before this update and now I am looking at a complete new system install!
Update went well - computer started normally
Then noticed that the Air Port wasnt working - was unable to find my network.
After a restart, there was a Kernel Panic on startup - I could only boot in safe mode.
Used disc utility and fsck and all reported no problems.
Hardware test also normal
Performed and Archive and install back to 10.4 - but computer would not restart and still had the Kernel panic on start up - had to finish the install in safe mode after which it restarted and had another Kernel panic.
Switched off and left for several hours - then it started up ok??
Have now regraded to 10.4.10 as before but still have no Air Port working.
I have no idea why the airport is not working now as it worked when I was at 10.4.0 - also why the Kernel Panic seems not to occur after the machine has been turned off for a few hours.
Have not wiped the drive yet as this will be a last resort - can anyone help or offer advice?
Apple are aware of the problem I have experienced and have been very helpful so far but this does not excuse the fact that the machine was working fine before this update and now I am looking at a complete new system install!
20" imac G5 (power pc)