HT200113: How to remotely install software updates using the command line

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Patrick Taylor

Q: the update all command given in this article is incorrect.

the all flag requires a double dash

softwareupdate --install --all

rather than the single dash given above


If the single dash is given, softwareupdate will list the available updates, but will exit without installing.

Mac mini, OS X Mavericks (10.9.4)

Posted on Sep 15, 2014 9:41 AM

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