Mac OS X update - 10.5.7

It's available for download, from initial reports some people are experiencing problems... So you may want to hold off for a wee while.

Changelog

The update is
10.5.6: 442 MB
10.5 combo-update: 729 MB

Thanks for the update, I'll hold off for a few days so thanks for the warning too.

It has always been my personal policy to hold off on any new update to let others sort out the problems. Does wonders for my blood pressure.

No issues here.

When I first attempted to download and install, it told me it would take several hours to download, but I got an error message after the start of downloading.

Cancelling the download and trying again worked great for me.

Everything fine here on multiple machines... Aperture, Adobe Master Collection, FCS, NeoOffice and Apple software all seem to work fine.

Here's info on the update from Apple:


Summary

The Mac OS X 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.

Important: Read below before installing.

* Back up your computer prior to installing any updates.
* Quit any open applications before starting the installation.
* Do not interrupt the installation process.
* You may experience unexpected results if you have third-party system software modifications installed, or if you've modified the operating system through other means. (This does not apply to normal application software installation.)
* If issues occur during installation--for example, if Software Update quits unexpectedly--please see this article.

Products Affected

Mac OS X 10.5, Mac OS X 10.5.1, Mac OS X 10.5.2, Mac OS X 10.5.3, Mac OS X 10.5.4, Mac OS X 10.5.5, Mac OS X 10.5.6

Installing the update

To update to Mac OS X 10.5.7, use Software Update or the standalone installer. You only need to use one of these methods to update your computer.

Software Update

Choose Software Update from the Apple menu to automatically check for the latest Apple software using the Internet, including this update. (Software Update might have linked you to this article to learn more about the update.) If your computer is not up-to-date, other software updates available for your computer may appear which you should install. Note that an update's size may vary from computer to computer when installed using Software Update. Also, some updates must be installed prior to others, so you should run Software Update more than once to make sure you have all available updates.

Standalone installer

Download the update installer and run it manually. This is a useful option when you need to update multiple computers but only want to download the update once. These versions of the standalone installers are available from Apple Support Downloads.

The Mac OS X 10.5.7 Update is recommended for all versions of Mac OS X 10.5 through 10.5.6.

* The delta update lets you update from Mac OS X 10.5.6 to 10.5.7
* The combo update lets you update from Mac OS X 10.5, 10.5.1, 10.5.2, 10.5.3, 10.5.4, 10.5.5, or 10.5.6 to 10.5.7

Additional Information

What's included?

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.

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.

VM Ware has announced an issue with the 3D Graphics acceleration in the ATI drivers in the 10.5.7 OSX release.

More Info

You can still use Fusion for Windows, but turn off 3D graphics acceleration.

Downloaded last night, no problems here.

I would still wait...check this out >>>
Link: http://discussions.app​le.com …threadID=200431​8&tstart=0

I'm going to wait a bit. There is nothing on that update I need and while it would will probably install with no problems, it would suck to have to reinstall or have other issues.

I'm a total Mac novice and I installed it with no problems. Running fine.

Where would we be if EVERYONE waited until someone else installed it?

Titus213 wrote in post #7941488
I'm a total Mac novice and I installed it with no problems. Running fine.

Where would we be if EVERYONE waited until someone else installed it?

I understand your point.
But how would you feel if you couldn't use your monitor properly now because of the update?

Installed it fine on my MacBook, it does seem that people are having problems with some external monitors though

I shouldn't say this but shouldn't Mac's 'Just Work' ?

Considering it's a closed eco-system unlike M$, there's little or no excuse to screw up the GDI. Add into the fact this isn't the first time Apple have screwed up a point release (or even a full release).

I would say from a user perspective it's unacceptable that Apple Support have said this is a low priority fix and that you should use a third party to resolve it? If this was M$ then people would be baying for blood and a sacrificial victim...

Faolan wrote in post #7941625
I would say from a user perspective it's unacceptable that Apple Support have said this is a low priority fix and that you should use a third party to resolve it?

I agree.