Mac OS X 10.5.6 Released

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Apple released today Mac OS X 10.5.6, the sixth major update to Leopard 10.5 operating system. 

The update includes general operating system fixes that enhance the stability, compatibility and security of Mac-based computers, according to the support page. 

“What’s new in this update? 
 Address Book 
* Improves reliability of Address Book syncing with iPhone and other devices and applications. AirPort * Improves the reliability of AirPort connections, including improvements when roaming in large wireless networks with an Intel-based Mac. 

Client management 
* Improves reliability of synchronizing files on a portable home directory. 
* Fixes an issue in Mac OS X 10.5.4 and 10.5.5 in which managed users may not see printers that use the Generic PPD. 
* Client computers that use UUID-based ByHost preferences now respect managed Screen Saver settings. 

iChat 
* Addresses an issue that could cause an encryption alert to appear in the chat window. 
* Setting your iChat status to “invisible” via AppleScript no longer logs you out of iChat. 
* Resolves an issue in which pasting text from a Microsoft Office document could insert an image rather than text. 

Graphics 
* Includes general improvements to gaming performance. 
* Includes graphics improvements for iChat, Cover Flow, Aperture, and iTunes. 
* Includes fixes for possible graphics distortion issues with certain ATI graphics cards. Mail 
* Includes overall performance and reliability fixes. 
* Improves Connection Doctor accuracy. 
* Fixes an issue that could cause messages identified as junk to remain in the inbox. 
* Fixes an issue that could cause Mail to append a character to the file extension of an attachment. 
* Addresses an issue that could prevent Mail from quitting. 
* Improves reliability when printing PDF attachments. 

MobileMe 
* Contacts, calendars, and bookmarks on a Mac automatically sync within a minute of the change being made on the computer, another device, or the web at me.com. 

Networking 
* Improves Apple File Service performance, especially when using a home directory hosted on an AFP server. 

Important: If you are using Mac OS X 10.5.6 (client) to connect to a Mac OS X Server 10.4-based server, it is strongly recommended that you update the server to Mac OS X Server version 10.4.11. 

* Improves the performance and reliability of TCP connections. 
* Improves reliability and performance for AT&T 3G cards. 
* Updates the ssh Terminal command for compatibility with more ssh servers. 

Printing 
* Improves printing for the Adobe CS3 application suite. 
* Improves printing for USB-based Brother and Canon printers. Parental Controls 
* Addresses an issue in which a parentally-controlled account could be unable to access the iTunes Store. 
* Includes general fixes for time limits. 
* Resolves an issue that prevented adding allowed websites from Safari via drag and drop. 

Time Machine 
* Fixes issues that could cause Time Machine to state the backup volume could not be found. 
* Improves Time Machine reliability with Time Capsule. 

Safari 
* Improves compatibility with web proxy servers. 

General 
* Includes Mac OS X security improvements. See this website for more information. 
* Addresses inaccuracies with Calculator when the Mac OS X language is set to German or Swiss German. 
* Improves the performance and reliability of Chess. 
* Improves DVD Player performance and reliability. 
* Performance improvements for iCal are included. 
* Fixes an issue when running the New iCal Events Automator action as an applet. 
* Adds a Trackpad System Preference pane for portable Macs. 
* Improves compatibility with smart cards such as the U.S. Department of Defense Common Access Card. 
* Updates time zone data and Daylight Saving Time rules for several countries.

“ The upgrade to 10.5.6 is available via Automatic Software Update or as a standalone installer.

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