14 DAY TRIAL // Mac OS X 10.5.7 shows few changes at first glance, while your Mac's Software Updater only reveals that the latest incremental update to Leopard is recommended for all users running Mac OS X Leopard, as it includes general operating system fixes that enhance the stability, compatibility and security of your Mac.
On a more particular note, Apple reveals that Mac OS X 10.5. includes the following General changes: – Includes latest security fixes. – Includes additional RAW image support for several third-party cameras. – Improves performance of video playback and cursor movements for recent Macs with NVIDIA graphics. – Resolves an issue with Dvorak keyboard layout in Mac OS X 10.5.6. – Improves the reliability and accuracy of Unit Converter, Stocks, Weather and Movies Dashboard widgets. – Addresses a situation that may cause issues when logging into Gmail. – Improves reliability when syncing contacts with Yahoo!. – Expansion Slot Utility for Mac Pro now reports the correct PCIe slot configuration. – Improves network performance when connected to certain Ethernet switches that have Flow Control enabled. – Improves stability for network home directories hosted by Mac OS X Server v10.4. – Improves Finder search results for network volumes that may not support Spotlight searching, such as Mac OS X Server v10.4, Time Capsule, and third-party AFP servers. – Includes several improvements to Directory Service and Client Management.
Areas like iCal, Mail, Parental Controls and Printing have been updated as such:
iCal
– Improves overall reliability with CalDav. – Improves reliability when automatically syncing with MobileMe.
– Addresses reliability and sync issues with Notes. – Addresses an issue that may cause the BCC field to populate incorrectly when redirecting a message from the Sent mailbox.
Parental Controls
– Improves consistency with Parental Controls and application restrictions. – Addresses an issue in which time limits may not work properly with full-screen games and Fast User Switching.
Printing
– Resolves an issue that may cause certain third-party printers to print to the incorrect paper tray. – Non-admin user accounts can now be allowed to add and remove printers by enabling Parental Controls and selecting "Can administer printers." – Includes other printing reliability and stability improvements. According to Apple, the Mac OS X 10.5.7 Update is recommended for all versions of Mac OS X 10.5 through 10.5.6. The delta update lets you update from Mac OS X 10.5.6 to 10.5.7. A combo installer lets you update from Mac OS X 10.5, 10.5.1, 10.5.2, 10.5.3, 10.5.4, 10.5.5, or 10.5.6 to 10.5.7. All versions of the 10.5.7 Leopard update, including the combo and security (2009-002) standalone installers are available for free download below.
Download Mac OS X 10.5.7 Client
Download Mac OS X 10.5.7 Server
Download Mac OS X 10.5.7 Combo Update Client