Apple Patch Process: A Mess

Apple's patch process a mess, say researchers

Constant updating shows Mac OS X isn't ready for the enterprise

September 22, 2008 (Computerworld) Apple Inc.'s patching process proves that the company isn't serious about moving Macs into the enterprise, security researchers said today.

One dissenting expert, however, said it was unfair to compare Apple's patching procedures with, say, Microsoft Corp.'s.

"You have to evaluate the patching performance of the company if you're looking at Macs," said Andrew Storms, director of security operations at vendor nCircle Network Security Inc. "And the last two weeks hasn't been a gold star for Apple." ( More... )