Lots of permissions always wrong

Every time i reboot my PPC G5 and verify permissions, this is what I get:
Verify permissions for “Macintosh HD”
Determining correct file permissions.
Permissions differ on ./Library/Audio/MIDI Devices/Generic/Images/AnalogKeyboard.tiff, should be -rw-rw-r-- , they are -rwxrwxr-x
Permissions differ on ./Library/Audio/MIDI Devices/Generic/Images/DrumMachine.tiff, should be -rw-rw-r-- , they are -rwxrwxr-x
Permissions differ on ./Library/Audio/MIDI Devices/Generic/Images/FullSizeSynth.tiff, should be -rw-rw-r-- , they are -rwxrwxr-x
Permissions differ on ./Library/Audio/MIDI Devices/Generic/Images/Groovebox.tiff, should be -rw-rw-r-- , they are -rwxrwxr-x
Permissions differ on ./Library/Audio/MIDI Devices/Generic/Images/IURack.tiff, should be -rw-rw-r-- , they are -rwxrwxr-x
Permissions differ on ./Library/Audio/MIDI Devices/Generic/Images/Interface1.tiff, should be -rw-rw-r-- , they are -rwxrwxr-x
Permissions differ on ./Library/Audio/MIDI Devices/Generic/Images/Interface2.tiff, should be -rw-rw-r-- , they are -rwxrwxr-x
Permissions differ on ./Library/Audio/MIDI Devices/Generic/Images/Keyboard.tiff, should be -rw-rw-r-- , they are -rwxrwxr-x
Permissions differ on ./Library/Audio/MIDI Devices/Generic/Images/MidSizeController.tiff, should be -rw-rw-r-- , they are -rwxrwxr-x
Permissions differ on ./Library/Audio/MIDI Devices/Generic/Images/MiniController.tiff, should be -rw-rw-r-- , they are -rwxrwxr-x
Permissions differ on ./Library/Audio/MIDI Devices/Generic/Images/Mixer.tiff, should be -rw-rw-r-- , they are -rwxrwxr-x
Permissions differ on ./Library/Audio/MIDI Devices/Generic/Images/Mixer2.tiff, should be -rw-rw-r-- , they are -rwxrwxr-x
Permissions differ on ./Library/Audio/MIDI Devices/Generic/Images/SilverLargeKeyboard.tiff, should be -rw-rw-r-- , they are -rwxrwxr-x
Permissions differ on ./Library/Audio/MIDI Devices/Generic/Images/ToneGenerator.tiff, should be -rw-rw-r-- , they are -rwxrwxr-x
Permissions differ on ./Library/Audio/MIDI Devices/Generic/Images/ToneGenerator2.tiff, should be -rw-rw-r-- , they are -rwxrwxr-x
Permissions differ on ./Library/Audio/MIDI Devices/Generic/Images/USBInterface.tiff, should be -rw-rw-r-- , they are -rwxrwxr-x
Group differs on ./private/etc/authorization, should be 80, group is 0
Permissions differ on ./private/var/log/secure.log, should be -rw------- , they are -rw-r-----
Permissions verification complete
The privileges have been verified or repaired on the selected volume
I was going to run software update (for the first time in about 9 months) but now I'm scared that would be asking for trouble.
Any input very much appreciated. Thanks.
Matt

Thanks, BDAqua!
I've always thought that "Verify Disk Permissions" was a peculiar feature to offer - why would one want to know about a permissions problem and not also want to fix it?
Maybe it's just for artistic symmetry with the Verify Disk/Repair Disk options on the right of that DU screen!

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These java messages come up everytime you repair permissions and can be ignored. It has to do with the different way that the OS and Java handle the files. Here is Apples official recommendation:
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1448
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Mrs H wrote:
Each time I do a Repair Permissions after doing an installation (in this case Security 008 update for Intel on my MBP) the same permissions always are repaired and ONLY these. Here's the report I always get:
Permissions differ on ./Library/Application Support/Macromedia/Shockwave 10/Shockwave 10 Preferences, should be -rwxrwxr-x , they are -rw-rw-r--
Owner and group corrected on ./Library/Application Support/Macromedia/Shockwave 10/Shockwave 10 Preferences
Permissions corrected on ./Library/Application Support/Macromedia/Shockwave 10/Shockwave 10 Preferences
Does this seem logical? correct?
I know they are repaired since when I go to do the next installation and begin by Repairing Permissions, nothing needs repairing. Yet I know that after another installation the Shockwave permission differences will rear their heads again.
I do know tht Shockwave is an Adobe thing and I believe it is needed for Quicktime. Could there be something wrong with my Shockwave - or is this typical of Adobe products?
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So, I have now updated the Security Update 008 on the G4 and guess what, the same Shockwave Repair permission issue. It DID NOT appear when I repaired permissions before and after the other updates (Java, QuickTime, Migration DVDCD..., etc) But Shockwave repairs did appear after Security 008.
I found this link to another thread here on Security 008 and Shockwave. http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?messageID=8699716&#8699716
...but, I don't know if this is my problem.
In any case, I just have to update iTunes (only on G4) and Safari (on all my Macs) and then I'm good to go - or at least good to go and figure out what is wrong with Shockwave!
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Seems that always when I repair permissions (I do it once a week and with every major install) there are the same permissions that are "wrong" every time. And the list seems to get longer.
I always repair just by starting Disk Utility and repairing - without booting from the install dvd. Is that wrong? Should I really do the repair permissions always from the dvd? (Like the app seems to suggest.)
Is there any use doing the task just from the active system or is it really useless?
Please tell me the "most pro way of cleaning up my system".
And as former PC Windows user - why is there no "Find disk errors" type of app? Does Repair Permissions repair disk errors as well?
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Hello-
I don't claim to be a 'tech expert' but my understandings seem to work for me. If I'm wrong, I'd be just as interested in other opinions as yourself, so FWIW;
Seems that always when I repair permissions (I do it
once a week and with every major install) there are
the same permissions that are "wrong" every time. And
the list seems to get longer.
The list you see doesn't mean that anything was wrong, just set to something other than what the original permissions called for. If there is a problem you will usually get a red listing indicating a failure of some sort. Although the value of arbitrarily repairing once a week if no OS/app installs or upgrades is questioned by many, the consenus opinion seems to be "it can't hurt".
I always repair just by starting Disk Utility and
repairing - without booting from the install dvd. Is
that wrong? Should I really do the repair permissions
always from the dvd? (Like the app seems to
suggest.)
As I understand it, you are doing the right thing. Some rather knowledgeable folks actually say this is the 'better' way because your version of the OS has most likely been updated to something newer than what's on the Install CD. IOW, you should Repair Disk Permissions based on the same OS version you are repairing.
Please tell me the "most pro way of cleaning up my
system".
There really isn't that much that needs to be done other than following the suggested 'proactive' approach pertaining to perm. repair, standard cache maintenance (if you run your system 24/7 it's automatic, or you can run the routines manually if your comfortable with Terminal. Otherwise, a utility like OnyX -free- is readily available.)
As long as you aren't constantly downloading, installing & removing every piece of junk you can get your mouse on you should be OK.
And as former PC Windows user - why is there no "Find
disk errors" type of app? Does Repair Permissions
repair disk errors as well?
Repair Perms doesn't, but the OS does a much better job than Windows, which needs such a utility because it creates the errors in the first place. Disk Utility does include a Repair Disk function which requires starting up from a different boot disk, but it doesn't need to be used as a matter of 'routine' maintenance.
In the event you do run into problems, these Discussions are one of the most invaluable resources available to you. Don't hesitate to ask & you'll get some excellent advice & guidance on any situation you may encounter. Just wait for considered responses before taking any response at face value.
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Hi Bob,
Those aren't changes, those are just informational messages. You'll noticed that it does not say "Permissions are wrong" or "Permissions have been changed," which it what you'll get when there is an actual permissions problem.
Here's a Knowledge Base article that explains it:
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=107298
At one time there was a sticky post that said, in huge bold letters, "'We are using special permissions' message can be ignored" (or something to that effect). Personally, I wish they'd remove the informational message from the repair permissions routine, just for all the confusion it causes....
HTH!

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May not have anything to do with your issue but often
the master disk image loaded on your hard disk before
it leaves the factory has old (and/or odd) bits of
code on it. Plus the transfer is done as fast as
possible. Last they do not zero and erase the drive
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sectors they may not be marked as such and may be in
use (& corrupted).
As you are having trouble get your data off as best
you can, erase AND ZERO the drive, repartition, and
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