Apple Releases Mac OS X 10.5.8 Update
Following in the footsteps of the Mac OS X 10.5.7 update, Apple has released Mac OS X version 10.5.8 as an update that is meant to make the operating system a more stable, compatible and safe platform. Apple advised all customers that are currently using Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard to upgrade to this latest version.
You can grab it as a standalone download (check the link at the bottom) or you can grab it via Software Update. Just select “Software Update” in the “Apple” menu – just make sure not to interrupt the update process once it starts. The Mac OS X 10.5.8 update applies to: 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
Please note that Mac OS X 10.5.8 will upgrade your Safari browser to version 4.0.2. This includes Safari 3 users.
According to Apple, the Mac OS X is meant to address a few core issues, like compatibility and reliability issues when joining AirPort Networks, Bluetooth reliability issues and monitor resolutions performing a vanishing act in Displays System Preferences issue. A closer look at what it is included in the update revels that Mac OS X 10.5.8 comes with the following:
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.
If you would like to get Mac OS X 10.5.8, a download location is available here.
Update: Check out the security side of the update here.
Tags: Apple, MAc OS X, Mac OS X 10.5.8, Leopard, Update
You can grab it as a standalone download (check the link at the bottom) or you can grab it via Software Update. Just select “Software Update” in the “Apple” menu – just make sure not to interrupt the update process once it starts. The Mac OS X 10.5.8 update applies to: 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
Advertising
Please note that Mac OS X 10.5.8 will upgrade your Safari browser to version 4.0.2. This includes Safari 3 users.
According to Apple, the Mac OS X is meant to address a few core issues, like compatibility and reliability issues when joining AirPort Networks, Bluetooth reliability issues and monitor resolutions performing a vanishing act in Displays System Preferences issue. A closer look at what it is included in the update revels that Mac OS X 10.5.8 comes with the following:
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.
If you would like to get Mac OS X 10.5.8, a download location is available here.
Update: Check out the security side of the update here.
Tags: Apple, MAc OS X, Mac OS X 10.5.8, Leopard, Update
I Hope you LIKE this blog post! Thank you!
What do YOU have to say about this
blog comments powered by Disqus
Popular News
By George Norman on 10 Feb 2012
Microsoft has just announced that this February, as part of the Patch Tuesday program, it will roll out a grand total of 9 security bulletins to all customers all over the world.
By George Norman on 09 Feb 2012
Redmond-based software giant Microsoft is giving all US residents the chance to win a Pink Sony VAIO Y laptop (ARV $6,000) as part of a Valentine’s Day SweepstakesRelated News
By George Norman on 09 Sep 2011
Former COO (Chief Operations Officer) and current CEO (Chief Executive Officer) of Apple Tim Cook showed his philanthropic side in an email sent out to all Apple employees. The letter announces the introduction of a
By George Norman on 18 Oct 2011
One of the exciting news thing about the new iPhone 4S, apart from the new processor and better camera, is the fact that it comes with a new intelligent assistant that responds to voice commands. That new assistant 
By George Norman on 10 Oct 2011
Word on the web has it that Japanese multinational conglomerate corporation Sony purchased the rights to turn Steve Jobs’ biography into a movie. It is yet unclear how much Sony paid for the movie rights
By George Norman on 06 Jan 2012
For the very low price of 99 cents you could get two apps developed by the team behind the computational knowledge engine Wolfra Alpha, apps that will help you explore the cosmosAdvertising
Hot Software Updates
Top Downloads
2.
Opera5.
Trillian8.
AIM9.
Skype10.
Ad-Aware12.
Nero13.
Google Earth14.
Picasa15.
Winamp16.
iTunes17.
RealPlayer18.
uTorrent19.
eMule20.
WinRAR21.
BitComet22.
WinZip23.
Shareaza24.
CCleaner25.
Recuva26.
Tweak UI27.
CuteFTP Home29.
Adobe Reader30.
NewsPiperBecome A Fan!
Link To Us!
Apple Releases Mac OS X 10.5.8 Update
HTML Linking Code
HTML Linking Code