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Filed under: Software Update

Java for Mac OS X 10.5 Update 2


Apple has just released Java Update 2 for Mac OS X. According to Apple, this update "delivers improved reliability and compatibility for Java SE 6, J2SE 5.0 and J2SE 1.4.2 on Mac OS X 10.5.4 and later."

You can find more information about this update by visiting the release notes. You can download this 136.4MB update by opening Software Update (Apple menu > Software Update) or by downloading the installer package from Apple's support website.

Filed under: OS, Developer

10.5.5 developer seed released, includes install warning

Yesterday, we noted that Apple was close to releasing a 10.5.5 seed for developers. Little did we know that it would be dropping a couple hours later. AppleInsider is reporting that the 10.5.5 developer seed was released today, along with an interesting note.

Developers were told not to install the update on any Mac that uses integrated graphics. These computers include: MacBook Air, MacBook, Mac Mini, and some models of iMac. The build number of 10.5.5 is showing up as "build 9F5," however, these pre-release build numbers have a history of changing before the update is released to the general public.

Developers were asked to evaluate many parts of the OS, specifically: AirPort, FileSync, and the Finder. AppleInsider notes that this update fixes over 82 bugs that were reported in 10.5.4.

Filed under: OS, Rumors

Apple readies 10.5.5 developer seed

AppeInsider is reporting that developers may receive their seeds of Mac OS X 10.5.5 as soon as this weekend, calling it a "maintenance and security update." They go on to say that the 10.5.5 Leopard update could provide support for those new notebooks we've been hearing about.

Apple released their last update (10.5.4) on June 30th. 10.5.4 included bug fixes and provided the framework for Apple's MobileMe webservice.

Filed under: Hardware, Peripherals, Leopard

Apple updates RAW support with 10.5.4 update

The Mac OS X 10.5.4 update might have made you restart your Mac, but it also added "RAW image support for several cameras." While Apple didn't tell us what these cameras were in Software Update, they did later update the RAW support page for Mac OS X Leopard.

According to the page, Apple's update added the ability to use the RAW format on these cameras:
  • Canon EOS Digital Rebel XSi / Kiss Digital x2 / EOS 450D
  • Epson R-D1 / R-D1s
  • Leaf AFi 7
  • Leaf AFi 6
  • Leaf AFi 5
  • Pentax K200D
  • Pentax K20D
Those of you waiting for your SLR camera to be supported under Leopard might have received a surprise in your Mac OS X update.


[via ArsTechnica]

Filed under: Software Update

10.5.4 is in Software Update Now!



Fire up Software Update - Mac OS X 10.5.4 is available NOW! According to the update KB article listed above, the update includes:

General
  • Recent Apple security updates.
  • Resolves an issue with saving and reopening Adobe Creative Suite 3 ?les on a remote server.
  • Includes additional RAW image support for several cameras.
  • Addresses an issue that may result in a partially installed X11 application.
  • Improves L2TP VPN client reliability.
AirPort
  • Addresses AirPort reliability issues with 5GHz networks.
  • Addresses AirPort issues that may result in slower performance in Logic Studio or MainStage.
iCal
  • Improves overall iCal reliability for meeting requests, cancellation notices, delegation, and syncing with iPhone.
  • Resolves an issue that prevents deleting an iCal event without notifying the creator.
  • Addresses an issue in which events in all calendars affect availability. A checkbox now enables information-only calendars to be transparent from free/busy lookups.
  • Resolves a UI issue preventing delegated calendars from showing up as a separate window.
  • Addresses an issue with copying and pasting attendees from one event to another.
  • Resolves an issue in which iCal may not delete events after a speci?ed time interval, even when set to do so in iCal preferences.
  • Addresses an issue in which To Dos cannot be marked private.
Safari
  • Addresses a potential performance issue when loading secure web pages.
  • Resolves issues that may be encountered when accessing secure web pages with client certificates that reside on a smart card.
Spaces and Exposé
  • Addresses an issue in which switching from a space with a Finder window keeps the Finder as the active application instead of the application residing in the destination space.
  • Fixes an issue in which dragging an application from the list of application assignments in Spaces System Preferences does not assign the application to the desired space.
  • Resolves an Exposé issue that may result in only a subset of windows being shown.
There are also a number of security changes listed in the security KB article as well.

Thanks to eagle-eyed Louis and Alex for finding this first and letting TUAW know about it.

Filed under: OS, Rumors, Software, MobileMe

Rumor: 10.5.4 due before July 11th

AppleInsider claims to have information on the next point update of Mac OS X Leopard (version 10.5.4). According to AppleInsider, the build number of 10.5.4 is 9E17. They also reported that the beta of 10.5.4 has "no known issues" in its latest build, and that beta testers were asked to focus on AirPort, networking with Windows, Spaces and other frequently used (and often problematic) aspects of OS X.

As we reported a while back, OS X 10.5.4 should incorporate support for Apple's new MobileMe web service.

Filed under: OS, Rumors

Rumor: Mac OS X 10.5.4 to be released 2nd week in June?

There's action on the Leopard update front. We've been told by reliable sources that the next point release of Mac OS X Leopard (version 10.5.4) will be released on June 12th. This update will include the usual bug fixes as well as support for the to-be-announced Mobile Me service.

In addition, we have reason to believe that this update will also include support for a new piece of Apple hardware. What is this mysterious computer? We have no idea, but we're hoping all will be revealed during WWDC.

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