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Mac OS X 10.5.7 Combo Updater Download

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Apple Mac OS X is the operating system that runs on Macintosh computers. It is famous for its ease of use and security features. It also integrates some of the best video and communications technology.

Leopard adds over 300 new features. One of the most popular is called Time Machine. It allows you to create automated backups of your entire computer to an external hard drive. Then you can revert to a specific day and time if you want to revert to how your Mac was in the past.

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WHAT'S NEW
Version 10.5.7:
General
  • Includes latest security fixes.
  • Includes additional RAW image support for several third-party cameras.
  • Improves performance of video playback and cursor movements for recent Macs with NVIDIA graphics.
  • Resolves an issue with Dvorak keyboard layout in Mac OS X 10.5.6.
  • Improves the reliability and accuracy of Unit Converter, Stocks, Weather and Movies Dashboard widgets.
  • Addresses a situation that may cause issues when logging into Gmail.
  • Improves reliability when syncing contacts with Yahoo!.
  • Expansion Slot Utility for Mac Pro now reports the correct PCIe slot configuration.
  • Improves network performance when connected to certain Ethernet switches that have Flow Control enabled.
  • Improves stability for network home directories hosted by Mac OS X Server v10.4.
  • Improves Finder search results for network volumes that may not support Spotlight searching, such as Mac OS X Server v10.4, Time Capsule, and third-party AFP servers.
  • Includes several improvements to Directory Service and Client Management, which are described in the About Mac OS X Server 10.5.7 Update article.
iCal
  • Improves overall reliability with CalDav.
  • Improves reliability when automatically syncing with MobileMe.
Mail
  • Addresses reliability and sync issues with Notes.
  • Addresses an issue that may cause the BCC field to populate incorrectly when redirecting a message from the Sent mailbox.
Parental Controls
  • Improves consistency with Parental Controls and application restrictions.
  • Addresses an issue in which time limits may not work properly with full-screen games and Fast User Switching.
Printing
  • Resolves an issue that may cause certain third-party printers to print to the incorrect paper tray.
  • Non-admin user accounts can now be allowed to add and remove printers by enabling Parental Controls and selecting "Can administer printers".
  • Includes other printing reliability and stability improvements.
REQUIREMENTS
Mac OS X 10.5.
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Developer:Apple
Downloads:125,912
  - Version d/l:2,920
Utilities:System
License:Updater
Date:12 May 2009
Platform:PPC/Intel
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May 16 2009

JEFF NAILEN  Thanks MacUpdate for providing a link to download the combo updater. VersionTracker, of course, didn't bother to do so.  
(Version 10.5.7)

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May 16 2009

MISHA  Not sure why you even visit that other site anymore. ;-)  
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May 13 2009

SOLO68  I spoke with an Apple Representative earlier today. He told me there was an update available. I told him, "Thank You. The last time I checked was on Sunday. Furthermore, before installing the Apple update his instructions were as follows:

NOTE: I told him I needed to log in to my admin account, and he didn't object or say it wasn't necessary.

1) Use disk utility to Repair Permissions on Macintosh HD.

NOTE: This step was taking some time and the Apple Rep briefed me on the remaining steps and we ended the call.

2) Use my Apple Install DVD to run verify/repair disk on Macintosh HD.

a) Insert DVD.

b) Shutdown computer.

c) Hold down C key on keyboard.

d) Start computer.

e) Select language. (by the way, it take a while for the language selection screen to pop up, so be patient while holding down that C key)

f) Click Utilities on the Menubar and select Disk Utility.

g) Run repair disk utility on Macintosh HD and quit, restart from Macintosh HD startup disk.

Note: At this stage, the Mac should be restarted and logged back in to an admin account.

3) Choose Software Update from the Apple menu in the Menubar.

The rest is guided by the update application.

DISCLAIMER:

Use this as a guideline. If you update your Apple software differently and have no trouble, fine. I only offer my method as a suggestion. I haven't found any problems with my system after installing the 10.5.7 update. Nonetheless, I am not employed or trained by Apple, so use this guideline at your own risk. I assume no responsibility for any damage it may cause. But my Mac works fine. Also, I have reinstalled my Mac OS, on my own. I still am computing, trouble free. And it has been less than six months since I first purchased my first Mac. But I think I am getting the hang of it, I came from PC land. Best wishes.  
(Version 10.5.7)

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May 14 2009

MISHA  This is definitely prudent advice, although by no means necessary. I have run OS X updates w/o repairing permissions before/after without issue. But then again, I've done it w/ repairing permissions before/after, as well.

As part of general preventive maintenance, things like disk permissions, repair/verify disk, and third party tools like Drive Genius, TechTool Pro, or DiskWarrior should be run monthly.  
(Version 10.5.7)

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May 14 2009

ILGAZ  Let me try using Windows terminology. Software update install process runs as "Administrator" and there is no way it will be hit by any wrong permissions. It can't and will not care who owns what file or if file is read only. If you have used Linux before, it is more like "Root" power, even higher than "Super User" in terms of access.

Also thanks to part of how files handled, deep down the system, even "open" files can be updated. They will get updated on disk but yet on not memory until they are closed. It is one of the major reasons why OS X doesn't need that much reboot (except such kernel etc. updates).

"Repair Permissions" is actually a "User level" fix and also a security proactive solution. It makes sure that critical system files aren't writable by normal users (and non authenciated admins), they aren't "world shared" and yet regular users can read/execute them. So, it really makes sense to repair permissions after OS X update as Apple may have changed couple of things and stupid companies like Adobe doesn't know the right permissions for plugins but that is all.

Apple miscalculated some kind of sync and/or prebinding timing so it would be better to "offline install" (from another boot disk or OS X boot DVD, if possible) for this update. This update only, 10.5.7. Not 10.5.8 or whatever ships later.  
(Version 10.5.7)

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May 13 2009

ILGAZ  (can be PPC only)

Guys, I think one should give it 10 mins or 15 mins before pressing "Restart" button on installer as there is something going on with spotlight syncing and/or kextcache process.

On 3 different powerpc macs (quad to mini), I have lived some sort of loginwindow endless loop and it was fixed if I gave it some time after "Installation Finished" and waited for mds/kextcache/mdworker processes do their jobs.

It shouldn't be needed, I know but I thought I better share this experience.  
(Version 10.5.7)

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May 13 2009
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BILL DAWSON  NOT READY FOR RELEASE!

Unlike most OS updates, this one is riddled with bugs. Laptop fans come on during sleep and then don't wake from sleep at all. Mail hangs indefinitely and seems to have lost search functionality. Even the install itself put EVERY ONE of my 5 machines into a state of continuous reboot!

Run away! Wait for the next update (or two).  
(Version 10.5.7)

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May 13 2009

CYBORG9  I installed 10.5.7 over 10.5.6 and have experienced no problems. I've found no bugs so far.

My late model Macbook Pro is running smoothly with this OS update.

Why some folks are experiencing problems is a mystery.  
(Version 10.5.7)

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May 13 2009

BILL DAWSON  I have two MacBooks here - and both will lock up if put to sleep by closing the lid with Mail.app + Safari open.

One has Safari 3.2.3 and the other has the 4.0 beta.

If we close one or the other (Mail.app or Safari), we're ok. But EVERY TIME I close one of these laptops with both Mail.app and Safari running, we have to reboot.

Maybe it only effects MacBooks?

Maybe it only effects mine?

Maybe its unrelated?

I have tested with only Mail.app open and with only Safari open. Both tests functioned fine.

I will try to regress the bug further when I have time and report my experience.  
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May 13 2009

NESSUNO  After the update, I can't search for text /e-mail contents in Mail.app any more.  
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May 13 2009

THUS.SPAKE.Z  Downloaded 10.5.7 via Software Update, installed without issue, repaired permissions (as I always do after installing new software).

10.5.7 works just fine for me....no problems encountered so far.

I also installed the Safari 4 beta update.....no issues here either. The whole process was a walk in the park.  
(Version 10.5.7)

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May 13 2009

LUX  I click on the "more Information" [OS X 10.5.7] link at the top of this page and get more information about OS X 10.5.6.   
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May 13 2009

MISHA  Link has been updated.  
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May 13 2009

PISSNAROUND  maybe someone here can help me with this question. I downloaded the combo update, logged in to root to install it which went fine. then logged in to my reg user account and was still listed as 10.5.6. I had to go back and run the update again under my user account. I assumed an OS update was universal and would show up no matter where I ran it. anyone know why this happens?

thanks  
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May 13 2009
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MAC5  Software update had three attempts at downloading this update. Each one failed about one third of the way through the process.

I eventually went to MacUpdate and downloaded the combo update as a dmg image which i installed without any problems.

Something definitely wrong with the software update process.. First time since about 1985 that I have encountered this problem with a basic OS update from the Apple site.

The update is running well without and known problems so far. None of my third part apps are crying foul or crashing in any way at this time. Hopefully this will still be the case this time tomorrow.

Apple OS updates generally improve your OS about 90% of the time - especially if you are running a newer type Mac.

So far, so good.  
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May 13 2009

HIPPEMAN  Yeah! This update fixed an crashing issue here on launching first application after startup Mac. That's history! And no problems with iCal after update. Thanks Apple!  
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