Mac OS X 10.5.8 Released

Apple has released version 10.5.8, probably the last major upgrade of Mac OS X 10.5 before Mac OS X 10.6, Snow Leopard, is available sometime in August or September.

The latest upgrade to Leopard is available through Software Update and will be downloaded automatically if you have ‘Check for Updates’ selected in your System Preferences.

“The 10.5.8 Update is recommended for all users running Mac OS X Leopard version 10.5.7 and includes general operating system fixes that enhance the stability, compatibility and security of your Mac.”

There are specific fixes in several areas:

  • 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.

This update also upgrades Safari to version 4.0.2.

For detailed information on this update, please visit the Apple support website: 
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3606

The numerous security patches, ranging from kernel to dock enhancements, are described in the following knowledgebase article:
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3757