Apple drops Mac OS X 10.5.7 update

May 13, 2009 By Kunal Gangar 1 Comment

Sure, they are late by a few days but here it is. The 10.5.7 version is available now from the Software Update and brings in lots of fixes and other improvements.

Changelog:

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.

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