10.5.8 Update released

Written by Philip Roy | 06 August 2009
Posted in Apple

Apple have released an update Mac OS X, bringing it to version 10.5.8. The update (details here and in the remainder of this article) includes a number of stability fixes, compatibility and security enhancements.

Details of what is contained are as follows....

• 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.

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macfans said: August 07, 2009  

Bad News This news mean getting closer that V10 .6 release, my G5 Mac will retirement.

paua said: August 08, 2009  

I retired my beloved G4 lampshade iMac a couple of months ago because of continual freezes and spinning beachballs. Bought a new G5 iMac 2.93GHz 4GB 1TB HD, now on 10.5.8 and still lots of freezing and beachballs. Driving me nuts. Can freeze after booting, or simply trying to close any application. I have less trouble with the PC's at work at the moment. I manually download each upgrade, Safe boot, repair privileges, check disc, then reboot in safe boot, etc to install, and so on. Has made no difference. May have to do another total reinstall but its the whole reason I use Mac is for productivity and not stuffing around on the operating system. Its so flakey that I have to continually save my work.

Philip Roy said: August 08, 2009  

Please ask for help in the appropriate forum section...this probably isn't the place to help you. Phil

paua said: August 08, 2009  

Thanks Phil.

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