Apple has just released the Mac OS X 10.5.8 (Leopard) update. The upgrade to OS X is now available through the Software Update feature, or via a stand-alone installer (click here to access Apple's support download page)
The 10.5.8 update provides a number of stability fixes for the Mac OS X operating system, including patches for Safari, AirPort, MobileMe, iDisk and iCal. There are also miscellaneous fixes to the display settings, image files, and Automator.
Mac OS X Leopard (version 10.5) is the sixth major release of Mac OS X (now named macOS), Apple's desktop and server operating system for Macintosh computers. Leopard was released on October 26, 2007 as the successor of Mac OS X 10.4 Tiger, and is available in two editions: a desktop version suitable for personal computers, and a server.
The upgrade from Mac OS X 10.5.7 via Software Update reported a 165MB download on our test machine. Although the update from the Apple Support page is listed as 274MB. A combo update from any previous version of Mac OS X 10.5 measures 759MB.
Apple recommends all users ensure that they back up Mac OS X via Time Machine as a precaution before installing the update.
The Mac OS X 10.5.8 update is expected to be the last revision to Mac OS X 10.5 before the release of Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard (expected in September).
Software update provides the following information:
The 10.5.8 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, as well as specific fixes for:
* compatibility and reliability issues when joining AirPort networks.* an issue that could cause some monitor resolutions to no longer appear in Displays System Preferences.* issues that may affect Bluetooth reliability.
For detailed information on this update, please visit this website: http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3606.For information on the security content of this update, please visit: http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1222.
The Apple Support pages offer this additional information:
What's included in this update:* Upgrades Safari to version 4.0.2.* Improves the accuracy of full history search in Safari 4.* Resolves an issue in which certain resolutions might not appear in the Display pane in System Preferences.* Dragging an Aperture image into Automator now invokes an Aperture action instead of incorrectly invoking an iPhoto action.* Resolves an issue that could prevent importing of large photo and movie files from digital cameras.* Improves overall Bluetooth reliability with external devices, USB webcams and printers.* Addresses an issue that could cause extended startup times.* Improves iCal reliability with MobileMe Sync and CalDav.* Addresses data reliability issues with iDisk and MobileMe.* Improves overall reliability with AFP.* Improves overall reliability with Managed Client.* Improves compatibility and reliability for joining AirPort networks.* Improves Sync Service reliability.* Includes additional RAW image support for several third-party cameras.* Improves compatibility with some external USB hard drives.* Includes latest security fixes.
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How to get updates for macOS Mojave or later
If you've upgraded to macOS Mojave or later, follow these steps to keep it up to date:
- Choose System Preferences from the Apple menu , then click Software Update to check for updates.
- If any updates are available, click the Update Now button to install them. Or click ”More info” to see details about each update and select specific updates to install.
- When Software Update says that your Mac is up to date, the installed version of macOS and all of its apps are also up to date. That includes Safari, iTunes, Books, Messages, Mail, Calendar, Photos, and FaceTime.
To find updates for iMovie, Garageband, Pages, Numbers, Keynote, and other apps that were downloaded separately from the App Store, open the App Store on your Mac, then click the Updates tab.
To automatically install macOS updates in the future, including apps that were downloaded separately from the App Store, select ”Automatically keep my Mac up to date.” Your Mac will notify you when updates require it to restart, so you can always choose to install those later.
How to get updates for earlier macOS versions
If you're using an earlier macOS, such as macOS High Sierra, Sierra, El Capitan, or earlier,* follow these steps to keep it up to date:
- Open the App Store app on your Mac.
- Click Updates in the App Store toolbar.
- Use the Update buttons to download and install any updates listed.
- When the App Store shows no more updates, the installed version of macOS and all of its apps are up to date. That includes Safari, iTunes, iBooks, Messages, Mail, Calendar, Photos, and FaceTime. Later versions may be available by upgrading your macOS.
To automatically download updates in the future, choose Apple menu > System Preferences, click App Store, then select ”Download newly available updates in the background.” Your Mac will notify you when updates are ready to install.
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* If you're using OS X Lion or Snow Leopard, get OS X updates by choosing Apple menu > Software Update.
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- Learn how to upgrade to the latest version of macOS.
- Find out which macOS your Mac is using.
- You can redownload apps that you previously downloaded from the App Store.
- Your Mac doesn't automatically download large updates when it's using a Personal Hotspot.