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The Mac OS X 10.5.7 Update is recommended for Mac OS X Leopard versions 10.5, 10.5.1, 10.5.2, 10.5.3, 10.5.4, 10.5.5, and 10.5.6 Leopard, and according to Apple includes includes general operating system fixes that enhance the stability, compatibility and security of your Mac.
To update to Mac OS X 10.5.7, you have the option of using Software Update or a standalone installer - the latter being my recommendation. The standalone installer is available in incremental "Delta" version that lets you update from Mac OS X 10.5.6 to 10.5.7, and comprehensive "Combo" version that lets you update from Mac OS X 10.5, 10.5.1, 10.5.2, 10.5.3, 10.5.4, 10.5.5 or 10.5.6 to 10.5.7 However, I also recommend using the combo updater even if you're only moving up one notch from OS 10.5.6 to OS 10.5.7 if practical.
Note that the Combo updaters are now too large to burn to CDs (well, you might squeeze the client version on - I haven't tried it) and will require DVD media if you want to make a backup or transfer copy.
To Use a Standalone installer:
Download the update installer and run it manually. This is also a useful option when you need to update multiple computers but only want to download the update once. These versions of the standalone installers are available from Apple Support Downloads.
The Mac OS X 10.5.7 delta update (442 MB) lets you update from Mac OS X 10.5.6 to 10.5.7. Direct link to download page:
http://support.apple.com/downloads/Mac_OS_X_10_5_7_Update
The Mac OS X 10.5.7 Combo Update (729 MB) lets you update from Mac OS X 10.5, 10.5.1, 10.5.2, 10.5.3,10.5.4, 10.5.5, or 10.5.6 to 10.5.7. Direct link to download page:
http://support.apple.com/downloads/Mac_OS_X_10_5_7_Combo_Update
Incremental and Combo Mac OS X Server 10.5.7 updaters have also been posted.
You can get 'em at:
http://www.apple.com/support/downloads/
To use Software Update (if you must):
Choose Software Update from the Apple menu to automatically check for the latest Apple software using the Internet, including this update. (Software Update might have linked you to this article to learn more about the update.) If your computer is not up-to-date, other software updates available for your computer may appear which you should install. Note that an update's size may vary from computer to computer when installed using Software Update. Also, some updates must be installed prior to others, so you should run Software Update more than once to make sure you have all available updates.
What's included in the OS 10.5.7 Update:
General
- Includes latest security fixes.
- Includes additional RAW image support for several third-party cameras.
- Improves performance of video playback and cursor movements for recent Macs with NVIDIA graphics.
- Resolves an issue with Dvorak keyboard layout in Mac OS X 10.5.6.
- Improves the reliability and accuracy of Unit Converter, Stocks, Weather and Movies Dashboard widgets.
- Addresses a situation that may cause issues when logging into Gmail.
- Improves reliability when syncing contacts with Yahoo!.
- Expansion Slot Utility for Mac Pro now reports the correct PCIe slot configuration.
- Improves network performance when connected to certain Ethernet switches that have Flow Control enabled.
- Improves stability for network home directories hosted by Mac OS X Server v10.4.
- Improves Finder search results for network volumes that may not support Spotlight searching, such as Mac OS X Server v10.4, Time Capsule, and third-party AFP servers.
- Includes several improvements to Directory Service and Client Management.
iCal
- Improves overall reliability with CalDav.
- Improves reliability when automatically syncing with MobileMe.
- Addresses reliability and sync issues with Notes.
- Addresses an issue that may cause the BCC field to populate incorrectly when redirecting a message from the Sent mailbox.
Parental Controls
- Improves consistency with Parental Controls and application restrictions.
- Addresses an issue in which time limits may not work properly with full-screen games and Fast User Switching.
Printing
- Resolves an issue that may cause certain third-party printers to print to the incorrect paper tray.
- Non-admin user accounts can now be allowed to add and remove printers by enabling Parental Controls and selecting "Can administer printers".
- Includes other printing reliability and stability improvements.
I'm certain there far is more than that, and I'm hoping for some more general refinement as well.
Information page:
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3397
Download site:
http://support.apple.com/downloads/
Charles W. Moore
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