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10.6: No way to save updates from Software Update
Authored by: bill5ter on May 31, '10 07:43:57AM

this does actually work with a little more work:-

1 - run "softwareupdate --list" and you will end up with something like -

Software Update Tool
Copyright 2002-2009 Apple

Software Update found the following new or updated software:
* GBExtraContent-1.0
GarageBand Instruments and Apple Loops (1.0), 1170290K [recommended]

2 - extract the filename from the above details and run "softwareupdate --download GBExtraContent-1.0". I am downloading the additional garageband loops and I wish to store it locally as every time i re-build my laptop I have to download this again..just saves me a bit of time.

3 - Open activity monitor

4 - Double click on the Process Name "softwareupdate"

5 - Click on "Open Files and ports"

6 - Look for the filename that start with "/private/var/". This will be the name and location of the file you are downloading.

7 - open the location in the finder by selecting the "go to folder option" in your finder SHIFT-COMMAND-G and copy the file when its finished downloading.

Regards,

bill5ter



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