Mac OS X 10.6.8 available for download - After the last test to the developer a few days ago, Mac OS X 10.6.8 is finally available for download . This is the latest update for Leopard , one that prepares the operating system for download and installation of the imminent future Lion .
There are no major changes from the version distributed to developers last week: in addition to the obvious novelty of Mac App Store , have been enhanced preview, support for VPNs, IPv6 compatibility and, last but not least, the elimination of new variants Mac Defender of the virus. Here are the details provided by Apple:
"The 10.6.8 Update is recommended for all users of Mac OS X Snow Leopard as it includes general ope
rating system fixes that enhance the stability, compatibility and security of Mac, including:
Mac App Store improved to prepare for Mac update to Mac OS X Lion;
Fixed a problem that can lead to an unexpected the preview;
Improved IPv6 support;
VPN improved reliability;
Identification and removal of known versions of Mac Defender. "
The upgrade, took the overall size of 275 MB when installed via "Software Update" and 1 GB in a " Combo ", seems to confirm the timetable for the release of OS X Lion , the first operating system to be in Cupertino deprived of the suffix "Mac".
The king of the cats will be marketed in the month of July and, among its novelties, will not be provided on optical media. Precisely for this reason, it became necessary to create a version 10.6.8 despite the imminent retirement, because only the Mac App Store will be the official channel of distribution. But what to do in case of slow connection and download biblical times? To avoid this possible problem with the launch of Lion will be made available for free hotspots in all Apple Store to download the operating system at high speed.
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