The 10.4.2 Update delivers overall improved reliability and compatibility for Mac OS X v10.4 and is recommended for all users. It includes fixes for:

  • file sharing using AFP and SMB/CIFS network file services
  • single sign-on authentication and reliable access to LDAP and Active Directory servers
  • autologin for managed user accounts
  • AirPort and wireless access
  • Core Graphics, Core Audio, Core Image, including updated ATI and NVIDIA graphics drivers
  • Finder updates including finding on Kind and using Slideshow
  • synchronization with .Mac
  • managing Dashboard widgets and for Address Book, Flight Tracker, Phone Book, and World Clock widgets
  • Address Book, Automator, iCal, iChat, Font Book, Mail, Preview, Safari and Stickies applications
  • creating and burning disk images using Disk Utility
  • installation reliability
  • compatibility with third party applications and devices

For detailed information on this Update, please visit this website: http: https://www.info.apple.com/kbnum/n301723