The big stripped kitty is ready for prime time.

From the “Really exciting new stuff, but not really, but really, it’s really exciting, really” desk: Mac OS X 10.4 retail boxes have been updated and now come with Mac OS X 10.4.3. This new version of Tiger was released earlier this month and contains “a lot” of fixes (anywhere from 500 to 1,000, depending on who you ask). The retail box has a new part number but pricing is unchanged ($69 education, $129 for a single license, $199 for the family pack).

If you are have held off on swimming in the Tiger pool, now’s a good time to jump in, the water is warm!