This software updates Apple Remote Desktop to version 1.2.4 on computers using Mac OS X 10.1 or later.
Important: Read Before Installing
- You may experience unexpected results if you have installed third-party system software modifications, or if you have modified the operating system through other means. This precautionary statement does not apply to the normal installation of application software.
- To install Apple Remote Desktop 1.2.4, you must enter the password for an administrator account. The password cannot contain a space, or special characters typed by pressing the Option key. If you need to change an administrator account password, use Accounts preferences.
- The installation process should not be interrupted. Monitor progress by clicking the Detailed Progress disclosure triangle. If a power outage or other interruption occurs during installation, use the standalone installer (see below) from Apple Featured Software to install.
Installation
There are two ways to update to Apple Remote Desktop 1.2.4.
Software Update
You may have been referred to this document by Software Update. For more information on this feature, see technical document 106704, "
Mac OS X: How to Update Your Software".
Because some updates are prerequisites for others, you may need to use Software Update more than once to get all desired updates.
Standalone Installers
An installer is also available from
Apple Downloads.
Enhancements delivered with this update
These are some of the enhancements delivered with the Apple Remote Desktop v1.2.4 Update:
- Large files copy up to 30 percent faster on 100BASE-T networks.
- Improves performance when using the Observe, Control, or Sharing screen on 100BASE-T networks.
- Includes new Apple Remote Desktop menu extra icons and status indicators.
- Includes a new command line tool can be used in lieu of the GUI preference pane.
- Includes new defaults keyword AdminConsoleAllowsRemoteControl, which allows you to administer a client that is also running the administration application.
- Computer status windows no longer "flicker" when Apple Network Assistant 3 clients are present.