[MacTUG] FYI: Apple Remote 3.3.2 update

[Glenn Anderson]

It's available online or via the software update



System requirements

Apple Remote Desktop version 3.3.2 requires one of the following  
system software versions:

Mac OS X v10.4.11
Mac OS X Server v10.4.11
Mac OS X v10.5.7 or later
Mac OS X Server v10.5.7 or later
Mac OS X v10.6 or later
Mac OS X Server v10.6 or later
Additionally, this update requires:

Apple Remote Desktop (ARD) version 3.0, 3.1, 3.2, 3.2.1, 3.2.2, 3.3,  
or 3.3.1
An Ethernet (recommended), AirPort, or IP over FireWire network  
connection

Compatibility with previous versions of Apple Remote Desktop

Apple Remote Desktop 3.3.2 allows you to add Apple Remote Desktop  
version 2.x and 3.x clients to your computer lists, and will  
automatically assist you in upgrading them to the current version of  
the client software.

Apple Remote Desktop 3.3.2 supports computers running versions 3.0,  
3.1, 3.2, 3.2.1, 3.2.2, 3.3, and 3.3.1 of the client software.  
However, if you choose to not upgrade your computers running version  
2.x of the client software, you will only be able to control/observe  
them.


Improvements

This update improves the overall stability and performance of Apple  
Remote Desktop in addition to delivering the specific improvements  
listed below.

Setup

Improved handling of IP address and port changes for clients accessed  
behind a Network Address Translation (NAT) system
Upgrading to Apple Remote Desktop 3.3 will no longer reset non- 
administrator access privileges
Improved reliability when authenticating new client computers
Software Distribution

Improved reporting of results of failed package installations
Asset Management

MacBook Air MAC address is now correctly reported
Improved reliability of reporting systems configured with AirPort
Correctly reports system version for systems that have been promoted  
from Mac OS X to Mac OS X Server
Remote Assistance

Improved mouse cursor tracking when controlling remote systems
Improved reliability when controlling remote clients that have a 1366- 
by-768 resolution
Improved performance when clients are being controlled by RealVNC  
viewers
Improved reliability when controlling systems that have dual graphics  
processors
Improved support when controlling systems running third-party VNC  
servers
Improved reliability for drag-and-drop file copy
Improved reliability when controlling client computers that have two  
displays
Improved reliability when controlling remote systems in scale mode  
with certain resolutions
Menu Extra now correctly shows status when being observed by a VNC  
viewer
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