Wednesday, May 13, 2009

Apple releases Mac OS X 10.5.7, Safari 3.2.3 & 4.0 beta update

logo macosx Apple on Tuesday released Mac OS X 10.5.7, a recommended update for all Mac OS X 10.5.x Leopard users that includes general operating system fixes that enhance the stability, compatibility and security of Macs. Separately, the company released Safari 3.2.3, an update to Safari 4.0 beta and security updates for Mac OS X 10.4 Tiger.

The 10.5.7 Update is recommended for Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard and includes general operating system fixes that enhance the stability, compatibility and security of your Mac. For detailed information about security updates, please visit this website.

New in Mac OS X 10.5.7

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, which are described in the About Mac OS X Server 10.5.7 Update article
iCal
  • Improves overall reliability with CalDav
  • Improves reliability when automatically syncing with MobileMe
Mail
  • 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

 

source: www.tuaw.com  www.appleinsider.com

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