Slash LaneOn the heels of the first external test build labeled Mac OS X 10.5.3 build 9D10 and released privately late last week, the Mac maker on Tuesday followed up with build 9D11, which adds nearly 20 more fixes and code corrections, bringing the new total expected with software's release to nearly 100.
Among the most recent improvements, according to people familiar with the ongoing testing process, are fixes to AirPort connection issues and problems with the MacBook Air's sleep functionality.
Other fresh fixes target Time Machine, Spaces layering and preferences, graphics corruption, display issues within Mail.app, Back to My Mac communication issues, and Automator quirks when interacting with Mail.app.
As was the case with Friday's pre-release distribution, Apple reportedly asked that its developer community focus their ongoing testing efforts on two dozen core system components. These include, but are not limited to, AirPort, AppleScript, Audio, Dashboard, Directory Services, Dock, DVD Player, Finder, Graphics, Installer, Printing, and VoiceOver.
Mac OS X 10.5.3 Update, which currently weighs in at a hefty 410+ MB in Delta form and 530+ MB in Combo form, will mark the third update to Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard since the software made its official debut in late October.
While those people familiar with the ongoing testing process have been unable to provide a target release date, it's presume the update is being groomed for distribution sometime in April or May.
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This is good! 10.5.3 is gonna be another HUGE update just like 10.5.2 huh?
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i got first :-o
It's fast becoming apparent that the broadband infrastructure needs to be beefed up. 530+ MB is getting up there. I have fiber optic to the home for fast DSL, but I'm lucky as I live in one of the few areas in WA where it's available.
I'm looking forward to the Airport fixes and Back-to-my-mac improvements.
It's fast becoming apparent that the broadband infrastructure needs to be beefed up. 530+ MB is getting up there. I have fiber optic to the home for fast DSL, but I'm lucky as I live in one of the few areas in WA where it's available.
I'm looking forward to the Airport fixes and Back-to-my-mac improvements.
Hey Bugs you must be in Seattle. You're blessed. I live 1 mile from Shelton and it took forever to get any broadband. I finally just upgraded to 7 mbps DSL. They SLOWLY offered DSL upgrades with small increments at a time over the past few years. I still don't even have cable offered at my place. I work in Olympia and have a T1 line so it was a painful process waiting. Now with 7 mbps I feel like I'm in Heaven with my N extreme and Apple TV.
It's fast becoming apparent that the broadband infrastructure needs to be beefed up. 530+ MB is getting up there.
I think the idea is that in the future we will be expected to head over to an Akamaized Starbucks and shop at iTunes while we sip coffee and wait for our updates to be downloaded.
I thought the majority of "bugs" were in Redmond, WA...
Anyway, one thing to notice: Yeah, Leopard came out with a few bugs, but see how fast Apple's on the fixes? I know people get a little anxious, but think about the poor souls waiting on Vista SP1... It hasn't even been 6 months and lots of stuff fixed and updated.