Just two days after build 9D11 of Mac OS X 10.5.3 Apple has unleashed another build to developers.

The build which remains a very large update to OS X contains a further 17 fixes adding to a list that is over 100 items long.

This build also introduces a major known issue, but Apple asks developers to continue testing over 20 areas of change.

The rapid succession of builds would suggest that Apple is keen to release Mac OS X 10.5.3 sooner rather than later.

Full seed notes below.

Known Issues

  • Shutdown or restarting may not complete in certain situations

Focus Areas

  • Active Directory/Directory Services
  • Address Book
  • AFP
  • AirPort
  • AppleScript
  • Audio
  • Automator
  • Back To My Mac
  • Dashboard
  • Dictionary
  • Directory Services
  • Dock
  • DVD Player
  • Finder
  • Graphics
  • iCal
  • Installer
  • Mail
  • Portable Home Directories
  • Printing
  • Rosetta
  • Spaces
  • Spotlight
  • Time Machine
  • VoiceOver

Areas of Change

New issues fixed in this seed:

  • system_cmds fix to postinstall
  • Integer overflow issue with precincts fixed
  • Performing an authenticated bind now works correctly
  • MCX Client and workgroup settings
  • Fix to AirPort airportd
  • Selectable options now work correctly in Screen Saver pane
  • Fixed issue with Spaces where two windows may be brought to the front
  • “Alternate number” hot keys now work with Spaces pref pane
  • Fixed transition issue with .Mac pref pane
  • Fixed issue with Kerberos authentication
  • Fixed option issue with Network Setup Assistant
  • Issue with Daimon memory footprint and Directory Services fixed
  • First time activation of Spaces and hot keys now work correctly
  • AFP Server and share points
  • Fixed issue with makequeues and Printing
  • Issue with Aperture and Printer Settings resolved
  • Managed Client and smart card login issue fixed