11657 This afternoon, Apple released the OS 10.5.8 Leopard Update.

The 10.5.8 Update is recommended for all users running Mac OS X Leopard and includes general operating system fixes that enhance the stability, compatibility and security of your Mac, as well as specific fixes for:
• compatibility and reliability issues when joining AirPort networks.
• an issue that could cause some monitor resolutions to no longer appear in Displays System Preferences.
• issues that may affect Bluetooth reliability.

This update includes Safari v4.0.2 and will upgrade your system to Safari v4.0.2.

Products affected include AirPort, Bluetooth, Mac OS X 10.5, Safari 4 (Mac OS X 10.5), iCal 3.x, MobileMe iDisk, Mac OS X 10.5.8 , Mac OS X v10.5.1, v10.5.2, v10.5.3, v10.5.4, v10.5.5, v10.5.6, v10.5.7

Changes included in this update:

• Upgrades Safari to version 4.0.2.


• Improves the accuracy of full history search in Safari 4.


• Resolves an issue in which certain resolutions might not appear in the Display pane in System Preferences.


• Dragging an Aperture image into Automator now invokes an Aperture action instead of incorrectly invoking an iPhoto action.


• Resolves an issue that could prevent importing of large photo and movie files from digital cameras.


• Improves overall Bluetooth reliability with external devices, USB webcams and printers.


• Addresses an issue that could cause extended startup times.


• Improves iCal reliability with MobileMe Sync and CalDav.


• Addresses data reliability issues with iDisk and MobileMe.


• Improves overall reliability with AFP.


• Improves overall reliability with Managed Client.


• Improves compatibility and reliability for joining AirPort networks.


• Improves Sync Service reliability.


• Includes additional RAW image support for several third-party cameras.


• Improves compatibility with some external USB hard drives.


• Includes latest security fixes.

To update to Mac OS X 10.5.8, 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 10.5.7 to 10.5.8, 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, 10.5.6, or to 10.5.7 However, I also recommend using the combo updater even if you're only moving up one notch from OS 10.5.7 to OS 10.5.8 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 10.5.8 delta update (File Size: 274MB) lets you update from Mac OS X 10.5.7 to 10.5.8. Direct link to download page:
http://support.apple.com/downloads/Mac_OS_X_10_5_8_Update

The Mac OS X 10.5.7 Combo Update ( 759MB) 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_8_Combo_Update

Incremental and Combo Mac OS X Server 10.5.7 updaters have also been posted.

You can get 'em at:
Download site:
http://support.apple.com/downloads/

To use Software Update (if you must):

Choose Software Update from the Apple menu to automatically check for the latest Apple software via the Internet, including this 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.

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Security Update 2009-002 (Tiger Intel)

For Intel OS 10.4 users, Apple has also released Security Update 2009-002 (Tiger Intel)

Security Update 2009-002 is recommended for all users and improves the security of Mac OS X. Previous security updates have been incorporated into this security update.

For information on the security content of this update, please visit this website: http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1222.

File Size: 165MB

For more information, visit:
http://support.apple.com/downloads/Security_Update_2009_002__Tiger_Intel_

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Mac OS X Server 10.5.8 Update

Apple Has also posted the Mac OS X Server 10.5.8 Update

The 10.5.8 update is recommended for all servers currently running Leopard Server.

This update includes general operating system fixes.
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• eliability of AFP for file services and Time Machine backups


• propagating file system permissions


• maintaining history of user's previous passwords


• ensuring consistent VPN throughput regardless of load


• Spotlight indexing and memory consumption

For detailed information about this update, visit this website:
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3607.

For information on the security content of this update, visit:
http://tinyurl.com/mgj7tg

File Size: 274MB

System Requirements
Mac OS X 10.5.7

For more information, visit:
http://support.apple.com/downloads/Mac_OS_X_Server_10_5_8_Update




Charles W. Moore

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