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 Posted: Wed Aug 05, 2009 4:13 pm Post subject: Apple Releases Mac OS X 10.5.8 |
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Apple Releases Mac OS X 10.5.8
Wednesday, August 5, 2009
Posted by: Glenn
Apple has released the Mac OS X 10.5.8 Update via its Software Update utility and on the Web. According to the company, this 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. So here's what's new and improved:
- 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.
The Mac OS X 10.5.8 Update weighs in at 274MB and requires Mac OS X 10.5.7. A Combo update for Mac OS X 10.5.8 is also available here. It weighs in at 759MB.
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| Posted: Wed Aug 05, 2009 4:21 pm Post subject: |
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| Sounds good to me! Updating... |
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| Posted: Wed Aug 05, 2009 4:31 pm Post subject: |
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| I don't see anything mentioned, but I hope this helps some with video issues I've been having. All seems well so far. |
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| Posted: Wed Aug 05, 2009 4:44 pm Post subject: Re: Apple Releases Mac OS X 10.5.8 |
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| admin wrote: | | - Addresses an issue that could cause extended startup times. |
It would have been nice to know the actual issue. My startup times seem to be getting slower and slower these days. |
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| Posted: Wed Aug 05, 2009 4:54 pm Post subject: |
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| iDiggyDog wrote: | | I don't see anything mentioned, but I hope this helps some with video issues I've been having. |
+1
I read something elsewhere about 10.5.8 including a fix for external monitors and coming out of sleep mode. I don't see anything mentioned in the release notes though. It does mention fixing a problem with certain resolutions showing up in the Display pane. I know that was a big problem with 10.5.7. |
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| Posted: Wed Aug 05, 2009 5:00 pm Post subject: |
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I noticed they got rid of that fugly purple iDisk icon in the Finder device menu. It's a much better looking blue now. That alone should be a reason to upgrade. 
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| Posted: Wed Aug 05, 2009 5:11 pm Post subject: Re: Apple Releases Mac OS X 10.5.8 |
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| scooper wrote: | | admin wrote: | | - Addresses an issue that could cause extended startup times. |
It would have been nice to know the actual issue. My startup times seem to be getting slower and slower these days. |
I tend to stay on the blue screen longer now before the desktop shows. I haven't installed 10.5.8 yet, but I hope it helps me speed past that thing. |
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| Posted: Wed Aug 05, 2009 5:25 pm Post subject: |
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I just started to download the combo update and looks like it might take a while.
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| Posted: Wed Aug 05, 2009 5:50 pm Post subject: Re: Apple Releases Mac OS X 10.5.8 |
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| Weee wrote: | | I tend to stay on the blue screen longer now before the desktop shows. I haven't installed 10.5.8 yet, but I hope it helps me speed past that thing. |
I don't notice an ounce of difference. In fact, it might even be a tad slower.  |
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I'm already bored with 10.5.8. Time to bring on Snow Leopard!  |
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| Anyone else having trouble with Firefox 3.5.x after updating? It's just bouncing for me in the Dock. |
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| Posted: Wed Aug 05, 2009 6:46 pm Post subject: |
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| jrt1 wrote: | | Anyone else having trouble with Firefox 3.5.x after updating? It's just bouncing for me in the Dock. |
No problems here. You might try repairing your disk permissions or reinstalling Firefox. |
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| My download was only 160 some mb's. I am not exactly sure but I did notice it was only in the 100's. |
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So far RAM usage seems a tad bit better. Sorry to say Safari still feels slow.
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