Mac OS X 10.2.8 (build 6R73)

Build 6R73 of Mac OS X 10.2.8, released by Apple Computer on October 3, 2003, is the eighth update to Mac OS X 10.2 "Jaguar". However, it is not compatible with the Power Mac G5, which requires build 6S90.

Enhancements

 * Windows on external displays connected to some PowerBook computers are drawn better.
 * The Bluetooth menu bar item works better when a Bluetooth USB adapter is disconnected and reconnected.
 * Addresses a situation in which an external FireWire storage device would not become available (mount) and this message would appear: "A disk attempting to mount as 'unknown' has failed. Please use Disk Utility to check the disk."
 * Addresses an issue in which some Bluetooth devices may not be available after the computer wakes from sleep.
 * Addresses an issue in which some Bluetooth keyboards may show a delayed response when you press a key after the computer wakes from sleep.
 * Addresses an issue in which some iBook computers could make a clicking sound when using Mac OS X 10.2.5 or 10.2.6.
 * Reduces a potential delay when removing some devices from the Bluetooth pairing list.
 * Addresses a potential issue in which an audio application can unexpectedly quit when a USB or FireWire-based audio device is disconnected.
 * Bluetooth preferences correctly displays the Bluetooth menu bar item's status if the item was enabled elsewhere.
 * Includes several enhancements for Safari.
 * Includes support for USB 2.0 devices, including PCI and PC Cards for computers that do not include USB 2.0 hardware.
 * Includes several security enhancements. For detailed information, see Apple Security Updates.
 * Includes an updated Ethernet driver for 450 MHz and 500 MHz dual processor Power Mac G4 desktop computers.
 * Updates the battery status menu for portable computers.

Installer versions
The updater was released on October 3, 2003 in two versions for all systems, except Power Mac G5 computers:
 * A 40 MB incremental update for Mac OS X 10.2.6 or 10.2.7.
 * A 97 MB "combo" update for all versions of Mac OS X 10.2.x.