IPhoto 11 is completely flawed.

Iphoto11 9.4.2 is an utter distaster! It will not sync in anyway and if you try add a photo it just locks up. Has anyone else had this issue??? Are there any future updates in the works to resolve these problems? I have tried everything.

Fortunately I still have my iPhoto 09 disc, so I reinstalled it and finally I can update the pics from my iPhone and import/drag in pics from the Mac. Plus I can view them on my Apple TV. I can't use the iCloud feature to update pics through WiFi but I can bring in pictures via WiFi by using DropBox on my iPhone (it's an awesome app). So I guess I am back on track although there is something seriously wrong with the latest iPhoto 11 update for me at least. I've read about so many other people having issues that hopefully Apple will address it soon. I've been an avid Mac user since my Quadra 605 back in 1995, but it seems to me things are more "buggy" than they used to be.
Anyway, thank you for your time and advice! Much appreciated.
Best regards,
Scott

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