Mac OS X 10.5.3 is an update which Apple developers have been testing for the past few months. Mac users have been waiting patiently for its release. The fabulous news is that you are finally able to download Mac OS X 10.5.3. This update is recommended for Mac OSX 10.5, 10.5.1, and 10.5.2 (Leopard) users.
A surprising twist is that Apple has included detailed information about this software update. Numerous Mac users have complained about the lack of documentation with the Apple updates and Apple has done a great job of documenting the fixes for each application. Mac users will find the usual fixes within the Mac OS X 10.5.3 update such as general operating system improvements to enhance stability, compatibility, and the security of your Mac computer. Numerous applications have received an update with this release including Address Book, Airport, Automator, iCal, iChat, Mail, Parental Control, Spaces, Time Machine, and Voice Over.
Mac OS X 10.5.3 download varies from computer to computer. Remember if you don’t regularly update your system you might need to install other updates before you are able to install MAC OS X 10.5.3. Checking to see whether your system is up-to-date is simple click on the Apple symbol once the menu opens click on Software update. That’s it, software update will check to see whether your system needs to be updated. Have you noticed anything different in the update?
This update totally caught me off guard. I wasn't expecting it until WWDC at the earliest.
Im surprised that Apple provides extensive details of this update in comparison to the details provided (none) for my last firmware update for my iMAC.
From the update list the one I was REALLY looking for are the Spaces updates :
-Resolves an issue in which switching to a different space and returning back to the original space may reorder the application windows with a different active window. NEVER HAPPENED TO ME
Resolves an issue in which activating an application from the Dock switches to a different space, even if there is a window for that application in the current space. HAPPENED ALL THE TIME !
Fixes an issue in which Command-Tab may incorrectly switch to a new space. HAPPENED A LOT !
Addresses reliability issues with Spaces when syncing preferences over .Mac. I DON'T USE .MAC
Has a recent switcher, and a loooong time BSD user and fanatic, I was used to VWM embedded in all the gui's out there. I really dont see how Mac users ( that are doing multitasking) have been living without Spaces !
Will let you know if this update fixes my issues.
Same here, I wasn't looking for this update until after the WWDC.
I still haven't installed Leopard on my 17" MacBook Pro. I have been dragging my feet regarding the installation and yes I'm a multi-tasker.
Initially, I was going to wait until I updated my MacBook Pro when the big upgrade comes out. I usually wait a few months, definitely not an early converter, but most likely I'll just move on to Leopard for this computer.
Peya,
I hope the update fixes your issues.