Reminder 10.4.7 does not necessarily cause most of the issues you see here

Question

Every software update people come in here, and blame the software on it causing one issue or another. There is a falacy here. I've updated the operating system with every update Apple has released for Mac OS X since Mac OS X public beta. While there have been some very small issues that appear along the way, usually I've found these issues had some contributing factor. The order of these causes is strictly random, however I've seen people who have had these causes isolated and off on their merry way:
1. Cache files.
2. Font corruption.
3. Preferences corruption.
4. Drivers not updated.
5. Permissions not repaired.
6. Third party software addons, anti-virus, firewall software not updated for the operating system in question.
7. Firmware not updated.
8. Directory damage.
9. Hardware not tested with the update, or damaged.
Many of these issues are very hard to isolate. Please do not tag along your post on another thread if it does not seek to resolve the issue of that thread, and start a new topic so that your unique may be isolated and determined and not confused with others. Please be very specific in your post title about what does not work, and do not assume that the update itself was the cause. And remember, always backup prior to updates to make isolating such issues if you come across them easier. Usually you won't see any of these issues. But if you do, remember that the update is not necessarily the cause even though it is the last thing you did.
Thank you.

Answer 1

I agree. In fact, I find all of these recent posts that blame user error for problems with the 10.4.7 update to be arrogant and presumptuous.
The fact is, Macs are designed to be user-friendly. That includes users who know little about how computers function--who don't possess the technical expertise to predict what kind of precautions or system changes need to be made before they follow the simple directions provided by Apple--who simply want to follow directions and have their machines function properly. That's why many of us bought Macs in the first place.
Software Update is supposed to be a simple program where you follow the directions and get the results you need. It is not intended to instruct anyone or to test their technical knowledge.
The directions didn't tell us anything about clearing our cache, backing up, or any other precautions. It simply said, "New software is ready for download. Now be a good little Mac user and start clickin'."
I find this whole mess absolutely negligent of Apple and I am very upset that they haven't stepped up to the plate, admitted their MASSIVE mistake, and DONE SOMETHING for their loyal customers.
We can't be expected to fix every problem that pops up since the 10.4.7 update. We can't be expected to waste our time seeking answers on the forums or visiting our local Genius Bar. Apparently, these 10.4.7 problems are going to keep on comin', and it. is. a. waste. of. our. friggin'. time!
That's just BAD service.
Come on, Apple. Just release some sort of update to uninstall the 10.4.7 mess that everyone can use!