Feb 12

Mac OS X - Finally Updated!

If last time I was "a bit wrong", now it's for real - Apple's Mac OS X 10.5 "Leopard" finally got its update, bringing the current version number up to 10.5.2! Of course that any useless chatter has no space to fit in here, so let's get straight to the new features and fixes, shall we?

Leopard 10.5.2 arrived

The general description of the update says "The 10.5.2 Update is recommended for all users running Mac OS X Leopard and includes general operating system fixes that enhance the stability, compatibility and security of your Mac.", but that's not enough, I bet you think exactly the same, so let's dig in...

If you didn't apply the 10.5.1 update, then you should know that 10.5.2 also includes those, but let's see the highlights of the last version now, shall we?

This is what Apple says:

- Addresses issues which could hinder or prevent binding Mac OS X 10.5.x clients to Active Directory domains.

- Adds a menu bar option for accessing Time Machine features (the menu extra can be enabled in Time Machine preferences).

- Improves backup reliability when computer name contains slash or non-ASCII characters.

- Fixes an issue in which the backup disk displayed in the Finder may be out of sync with the disk chosen for Time Machine.

- Addresses issues in which some external drives are not recognized by Time Machine.

Apart from the above, there is a pretty long list of fixes and improvements, which can be checked here. Also, you may want to check the Mac OS X 10.5.2 Fixes, Bugs and Problems guide, and that's all, because I am sure you know how to use the Software Update tool...

This time, I am waiting for good news from you!