OpenAFS for MacOS X
OpenAFS is the world's foremost location independent file system. With OpenAFS for MacOS users of MacOS 10 can make the most of this proven data sharing solution. The OpenAFS Project provides binary installation packages appropriate for both individual users and organizations with thousands of members.
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(released 1 May 2008)
Features since 1.4.6:
- Kernel panic in remove fixed.
- Kernel memory leak fixed.
- Boot script changes.
Documentation:
Downloads:
Known Issues:
- AFS icon does not appear on user desktop. (Bug 75382)
- Finder cannot move items by dragging across AFS volumes. (Bug 34255)
- 64 bit userspace binaries cannot currently be run in AFS; Nor can 64 bit userspace binaries mmap files in AFS. (Experimental patch available)
- Finder does not display the AFS volume on the Desktop unless the user has selected 'Connected servers" in Finder->Preferences->General.
- Finder consumes excess resources while AFS running (PowerPC only, no details yet). (Bug 87482)
(released 1 May 2008)
Features since 1.4.6:
- Kernel panic in remove fixed.
- Kernel memory leak fixed.
- Boot script changes.
Documentation:
Downloads:
Known Issues:
- Finder cannot move items by dragging across AFS volumes. (Bug 34255)
- 64 bit userspace binaries cannot currently be run in AFS; Nor can 64 bit userspace binaries mmap files in AFS. (Experimental patch available)
Note: If you receive the message "You cannot continue. There is nothing to install." you need to remove the OpenAFS package receipt from "/Library/Receipts". OSXPM is a tool that can be used to perform package management on MacOS X, or you can simply use the bundled uninstaller in the OpenAFS disk image.
(released 23 April 2006)
Features:
- The OpenAFS Client Service provides access seamless access to the AFS file system
- Integrates with MIT Kerberos for Mac for Kerberos 5 authentication support
- Supports AFS Universal Error Codes
- Cisco VPN compatible
- Improved detection of AFS servers brought back into service
- Persistent caches storing up to 20GB of data
Known Issues:
- When authentication state changes, Finder may cache stale data (files appear unaccessible or do not appear)
Documentation:
Downloads:
Note: If you receive the message "You cannot continue. There is nothing to install." you need to remove the OpenAFS package receipt from "/Library/Receipts". OSXPM is a tool that can be used to perform package management on MacOS X, or you can simply use the bundled uninstaller in the OpenAFS disk image.
(updated 28 Jul 2008)
Known Issues:
- Finder cannot move items by dragging across AFS volumes. (Bug 34255)
- Finder does not display the AFS volume on the Desktop unless the user has selected 'Connected servers" in Finder->Preferences->General.
- Finder consumes excess resources while AFS running (PowerPC only, no details yet). (Bug 87482)
Features since 1.4.2:
- Readonly "disconnected AFS" support.
- Split cache (ability to devote a fixed portion of cache to readonly data)
Documentation:
- 1.5.51 Release Notes (not yet)
Downloads:
(updated 28 Jul 2008)
Known Issues:
- Some resources are leaked when AFS is unloaded. (Bug 74479)
- Finder cannot move items by dragging across AFS volumes. (Bug 34255)
- 64 bit userspace binaries cannot currently be run in AFS; Nor can 64 bit userspace binaries mmap files in AFS. (Experimental patch available)
- When authentication state changes, Finder may cache stale data (files appear unaccessible or do not appear)
Features since 1.4.2:
- Split cache (ability to devote a fixed portion of cache to readonly data)
Documentation:
- 1.5.51 Release Notes (not yet)
Downloads:
(released 28 April 2008)
Features since 1.4.4:
Documentation:
Downloads:
Known Issues:
- AFS icon does not appear on user desktop. (Bug 75382)
- Some resources are leaked when AFS is unloaded. (Bug 74479)
- Finder cannot move items by dragging across AFS volumes. (Bug 34255)
- 64 bit userspace binaries cannot currently be run in AFS; Nor can 64 bit userspace binaries mmap files in AFS. (Experimental patch available)
- Finder does not display the AFS volume on the Desktop unless the user has selected 'Connected servers" in Finder->Preferences->General.
- Finder consumes excess resources while AFS running (PowerPC only, no details yet). (Bug 87482)
(released 28 April 2008)
Features since 1.4.4:
Documentation:
Downloads:
Known Issues:
- Some resources are leaked when AFS is unloaded. (Bug 74479)
- Finder cannot move items by dragging across AFS volumes. (Bug 34255)
- 64 bit userspace binaries cannot currently be run in AFS; Nor can 64 bit userspace binaries mmap files in AFS. (Experimental patch available)
Note: If you receive the message "You cannot continue. There is nothing to install." you need to remove the OpenAFS package receipt from "/Library/Receipts". OSXPM is a tool that can be used to perform package management on MacOS X, or you can simply use the bundled uninstaller in the OpenAFS disk image.
