Filed under: OS, Software Update, Leopard
Mac OS X 10.5.8 available through Software Update
The update will also upgrade Safari to version 4.0.2, though I'm not sure if that includes those of us still on Safari 3 (I'll find out in a moment!) There are a number of other reliability and compatibility tweaks that are listed here. Security features are available here.
The update is not available through Apple's download site as of yet.
Edit (1:55 PT): I can confirm that this update does upgrade those of you still on Safari 3, like I was, to Safari 4.0.2. The combo update is also now available.
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 3)
Nik said 4:29PM on 8-05-2009
No tip? aww :/
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.P@BsLpKn said 4:41PM on 8-05-2009
i was hoping that apple might "put back" the disable trackpad when i plug a mouse......oh well...10.5.9 maybe?? haha
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Nick K. said 5:27PM on 8-05-2009
It's always been there. System Preferences->Trackpad. It's the last checkbox. I'm on 10.5.7 and it's there.
.P@BsLpKn said 5:54PM on 8-05-2009
yeah, some macs have that checkbox, but some others (my case and others from what i read on the apple forums) saw that disappear when 10.5.7 came along. its not that im not gonna be able to write or something without that but its kinda frustrating lol.
brian said 10:26PM on 8-05-2009
And I used to LOVE being able to use two fingers on the trackpad to right-click (no, not "put two fingers on the trackpad AND click the mouse button") but that seems to be totally gone from 10.5. Anyone know why, or am I missing something?
And I won't be getting this update if it forces Safari 4 (final) on me. There are a few things I prefer about 4 Beta and I'll stick with it as long as I can. :-)
bward74 said 3:57AM on 8-06-2009
@Brian:
"And I used to LOVE being able to use two fingers on the trackpad to right-click but that seems to be totally gone from 10.5. Anyone know why, or am I missing something?"
It's there already. In the trackpad settings, there's a tickbox for "Secondary tap". I have been able to do so on mine no problem.
Levi Figueira said 4:28PM on 8-07-2009
My dad's PowerBook G4 still has the option, my early '08 MBP doesn't... :/
iCaci said 4:51PM on 8-05-2009
Did they have the "disabled/removed Ethernet port leads to sleep deprivation" problem fixed?
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Deb said 4:51PM on 8-05-2009
Firefox won't open, keeps bouncing in dock. Have reported to Apple.
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Tony said 4:54PM on 8-05-2009
Combo updater here: http://support.apple.com/downloads/Mac_OS_X_10_5_8_Combo_Update
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Duncan said 5:00PM on 8-05-2009
I hope to got the wireless fix actually works, i loose conection to my brand new TCF all the time
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ianlive said 5:19PM on 8-05-2009
I just read a similar post on engadget and was strolling through the comments left by engadget readers. I am always astounded by how unbelievably negative and inflammatory commenters are on that site (and even worse on YouTube) compared to TUAW readers posts.
It often, though not always, relates to Mac/iPod/iPhone news and all of the Microsoft fans/Mac haters shout about how overpriced and ridiculous Macs are. I understand that there is animosity out there and Mac fanboys can take things too far sometimes but some of the wording is just overboard.
The thing that gets me about online trash talking is how unlikely these people are to shout or make comments like "you are such a loser, no one cares what you think" in real life that I often see in online forums. Would these same folks start a such shit storm at the local bar? I'm going with no.
Are TUAW readers, and thus Mac users, just nicer people or is it a question of numbers that engadget (and again) YouTube has such a huge reader base (no offense TUAW)?
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BB said 5:35PM on 8-05-2009
I agree completely.
I have just visited Engadget and it really makes me angry when you read the stupid pointless comments some individuals have posted (a bit like mine).
WTF! Get a life.
D B2 said 5:37PM on 8-05-2009
Dude, I have often been amazed by the exact same thing. I hear you.
ianlive said 5:54PM on 8-05-2009
I know, right?! Maybe using Windows just makes people angry. ;) (Sorry Level 5, if you're reading this. You're one of the good guys.)
Frank said 6:52PM on 8-05-2009
i have basically stopped reading endgadget for this very reason.
Heimbachae said 6:07AM on 8-06-2009
i read engadget, but i rarely comment any more. any hint of an apple enthusiast is taken as fanboyism and downgraded and harassed to no end. i guess we are just a different breed on this site. a kinder, gentler, smarter breed :P
mark said 12:57PM on 8-06-2009
I'm sure 99% of these people are too young to legally drink anyway.
laden said 4:52AM on 8-07-2009
Really amazing to read the MAC OS News Update...
monnayage said 10:10AM on 8-07-2009
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