OS X 10.5.3 is out [u]
May 28th 2008
Apple has released OS X 10.5.3, a long-awaited Leopard update that many MacBook Pro, musicians and a host of others hope will solve a litany of outstanding issues.
Here is the spin and the links below that:
The 10.5.3 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.
• Mac OS X 10.5.3 Combo Update, 536 MB
• Mac OS X 10.5.3 Update, 420MB
More detailed information is available here.
Previously, IGM and a host of others reported that OS X 10.5.3 included fixes for over 200 issues. Today, Macword writes that this update patches 70 issues.
[u] Apple also released Mac OS X 10.5.3 Server Update for big iron users. Here's the spin with the links:
The Mac OS X Server 10.5.3 update includes general operating system fixes, as well as specific fixes and is recommended all servers running Leopard Server.
• Mac OS X Server 10.5.3 Combo Update, 632MB
• Mac OS X Server 10.5.3 Update, 489MB
Editor's note: I definitely will be installing the Combo as doing so is oft cited as providing better performance.
Many people have been waiting for this update and it's perhaps the most important Leopard patch to date.
Been having issues? Let us know how well this update takes care of those things...
