Although, the annual developers' conference is weeks away, Apple has released the latest version of Mac OS X Leopard. The update brings fixes that enhance the stability, compatibility and security of your Mac. It is recommended for all Mac OS 10.5 users.
Mac OS X 10.5.3 is now available for downloading from Apple's site or through the Software Update process. The bugs fixed affect the following products: Mac OS X 10.5.1, Mac OS X 10.5.2, Mac OS X 10.5, Mail, iChat, iCal, AirPort.
The Mac OS X 10.5.3 Update is recommended for all versions of Mac OS X 10.5 through 10.5.2. The delta update lets you update from Mac OS X 10.5.2 to 10.5.3 while the combo update lets you update from Mac OS X 10.5, 10.5.1, or 10.5.2 to 10.5.3.
Lately Apple has encountered many security issues regarding its OS. Here is the list of general fixes:
- Fixes a font issue that could result in Helvetica Narrow being used in applications instead of Helvetica.
- Addresses an issue with stuttering video and audio playback in certain USB devices.
- Resolves stability issues with Word of the Day, iTunes Artwork, and Slideshow screen savers.
- Fixes an issue in which certain attached hard drives may not show up in the Finder.
- Addresses an issue with .Mac syncing of Dashboard widgets over multiple Macs that use different screen resolutions.
- Includes additional RAW image support for several cameras.
- Improves the accuracy of the Software Update progress bar indicator.
- Addresses an issue in which Finder may not be available if the computer name is blank in Sharing preferences.
- Improves Active Directory binding and login.
- Eliminates a delay when logging in as an Active Directory user in a .local domain.
- Improves Spotlight searches on a AFP file server volumes.
- Clients can now change their password at the login window when bound to a Mac OS X 10.4 Open Directory server.
- Improves Safari reliability when connecting to the Internet through a Microsoft ISA proxy.
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