there is an issue with max/msp and the most recent version of os x
(10.4.9).  cycling 74 is looking into it, it seems but no news yet.

they're suggesting not updating for now.  if you do update, max/msp will
most likely crash on intel macs.

chrisnocedotcom wrote:
> there is an issue with max/msp and the most recent version of os x
> (10.4.9).  cycling 74 is looking into it, it seems but no news yet.
> 
> they're suggesting not updating for now.  if you do update, max/msp will
> most likely crash on intel macs.

thanks for the tipoff. i would've installed it otherwise, and then all 
of my development would be back-burner'd, and i'd be pissed.

just saw this on the max/msp forum...

> Please use the combo update for installs on intel, 
> we have not heard any reports of trouble on PPC yet.
>
> http://www.apple.com/support/downloads/macosx1049comboupdateintel.html
>
> If you are stuck after installing from Software Update, 
> try this first before contacting support.

i'll let you know how it works.

> i'll let you know how it works.

success!  combo update is compatible for intel macs and max/msp.  hope 
this saves some headaches.

chrisnocedotcom wrote:
>> i'll let you know how it works.
> 
> success!  combo update is compatible for intel macs and max/msp.  hope 
> this saves some headaches.

huh... must be something in the extra hundred thirty MBs... interesting 
indeed.

just a heads up to anyone who hasn't yet upgraded, i'm on an intel mac 
and have had to reinstall the combo update twice because max/msp has 
mysteriously stopped opening.

the combo update isn't foolproof. =\

best thing to do is to use the prebind script from PACE. you should be 
able to find a URL on the C74 list...