Mac OS X 10.6.8 published
05/07/11 14:18
The latest version of Mac OS X, 10.6.8, is now available via Software Update. This update is recommended for all users running Snow Leopard and includes general fixes to improve the stability, compatibility and the security of Mac OS X. The release includes fixes that specifically:
Full details of the update are described in the following Apple knowledge base article http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4561
Information on security updates within Mac OS X can be found here http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1222
Note: Mac OS X updates and the security updates can also be downloaded directly from the Apple website http://support.apple.com/downloads/
Apple recommends that you back up your system before upgrading to 10.6.8.
- Resolves an issue that may cause Preview to unexpectedly quit.
- Improves support for IPv6.
- Improves VPN reliability.
- Identifies and removes known variants of MacDefender malware.
- Corrects timezone data in iCal for Lisbon-Portugal.
- Adds the ability to use Kerberos authentication to a web proxy server.
- Fixes an issue when saving documents from Xcode or TextEdit when using an NFS home directory.
- Fixes an issue when importing certain media files into Final Cut Pro
Full details of the update are described in the following Apple knowledge base article http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4561
Information on security updates within Mac OS X can be found here http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1222
Note: Mac OS X updates and the security updates can also be downloaded directly from the Apple website http://support.apple.com/downloads/
Apple recommends that you back up your system before upgrading to 10.6.8.