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Updated addresses on all major Leopard apps, including Mail, iCal, and Time Machine.

After issuing multiple beta builds over the course of a month and a half, Apple finally released the much-awaited OS X 10.5.5 software update for Leopard (and Leopard Server) users. Addressing General issues (which includes patching the latest security holes), but also improving Mail, MobileMe, iCal, Time Machine, Disk Utility and Directory Utility, the 316MB update is available for free to all existing Leopard users.

Apple notes that the 10.5.5 update is recommended for all users running Mac OS X Leopard, as it includes general operating system fixes that enhance the stability, compatibility and security of [their] Mac. When installing this update, it's best if you quit all open applications before starting the installation.

For those who want to know what the 10.5.5 update brings, Apple's Support page reveals a lengthy list of enhancements and fixes included in the major software update (posted in their entirety below), some of which we'll be detailed later on.

Includes recent Apple security updates. Addresses stability issues with video playback, processor core idling, and remote disc sharing for MacBook Air. Addresses an issue in which some Macs could unexpectedly power on at the same time each day. Resolves a stability issue in TextEdit that could be found when accessing the color palette. Improves Spotlight indexing performance. Fixes an issue in which contacts might not sync properly with PalmOS-based devices. Improves iPhone sync reliability with iCal and Address Book. Includes improvements to Active Directory. Improves Speech Dictionary. Fixes Kerberos authentication issues for Mac OS X 10.5 clients that connect to certain Samba servers, such as Mac OS X Server version 10.4. Includes extensive graphics enhancements.

Addresses stability issues that may occur when creating a Smart Group. Resolves a printing issue with address cards containing information that spans more than one page.

Disk Utility and Directory Utility: Improves reliability when rebuilding a software mirror RAID volume in Disk Utility.

Improves reliability of server status displayed in Directory Utility.

Updates iCal to more accurately handle repeating events. Improves performance when choosing meeting attendees. Resolves an issue in which the "Refresh All" option may be dimmed ("grayed out") in the contextual menu for certain calendars. Fixes issues with read-only calendars. Addresses an issue that prevents an invitee from moving an event to a different calendar. Resolves an issue with syncing published calendars.



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