Brief Hands-On Report--Apple Updated Most iLife '06 Suite Applications

With the exception of GarageBand 3, Apple updated the applications in the new iLife '06 suite. The updates are available via the Software Update application or as stand-alone files (click the links below). According to the Read Me files,

iDVD 6.0.1--This update to iDVD 6 resolves issues with integration with the other iLife applications, importing of legacy projects and some theme related issues. It also addresses a number of other minor issues.

iPhoto 6.0.1--This update to iPhoto resolves issues with photocasting, viewing thumbnails in large libraries, and ordering cards, calendars and books. It also addresses a number of other minor issues.

iMovie HD 6.0.1--This update to iMovie HD 6 resolves issues with Ken Burns rendering performance, Scrubber Bar editing performance and theme image quality. It also addresses a number of other minor issues.

iWeb 1.0.1--This update to iWeb 1.0 addresses issues related to publishing and blogs. It also addresses a number of other minor issues. These include:

• Page names and numbering
  
• .Mac slideshow image loading
  
• Photocast icon and Photocast URL
  
• Movie preview
  

iTunes 6.0.3 includes stability and performance improvements over iTunes 6.0.2.

We updated the iLife '06 application on several Macs using the Software Update application in System Preferences. We upgraded, launched and ran each application with no obvious difficulties. [Bill Fox]