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Boot Camp Update 2.1 for Windows XP 215MB

This update addresses issues and improves compatibility with Microsoft Windows XP and Microsoft Windows Vista running on a Mac computer using Boot Camp. It is highly recommended for all Boot Camp users.

Important: Installation of Boot Camp 2.1 is required before installing Windows XP Service Pack 3 (SP3)

Boot Camp Update 2.1 for Windows Vista 32 - 228MB

This update addresses issues and improves compatibility with Microsoft Windows XP and Microsoft Windows Vista running on a Mac computer using Boot Camp. It is highly recommended for all Boot Camp users.

Important: Installation of Boot Camp 2.1 is required before installing Windows XP Service Pack 3 (SP3)

Boot Camp Update 2.1 for Windows Vista 64 - 236MB

This update addresses issues and improves compatibility with Microsoft Windows XP and Microsoft Windows Vista running on a Mac computer using Boot Camp. It is highly recommended for all Boot Camp users.

Important: Installation of Boot Camp 2.1 is required before installing Windows XP Service Pack 3 (SP3)

iLife Support 8.1.1 - 6MB

This update supports system software components shared by all iLife ‘08 applications, improves overall stability, addresses a number of other minor issues, and supports general compatibility issues. It is recommended for all users of iLife ‘08.

iDVD 6.0.4 - 6.5MB

This update improves overall stability and supports compatibility with Mac OS X 10.5.

iMac MXM Update 1.0 - 403KB

The iMac MXM Update improves video compatibility with Boot Camp on certain 24″ iMac models.

In the advanced notes Apple writes:

Some iMac (Late 2006 24-inch) computers may display a black screen when booting from the Windows XP installer CD, instead of the standard blue installation screen. The computer will respond to the correct setup key presses and continue the installation even though the built-in display has no video.

Apple has begun warning users of its Boot Camp software that it will expire at the end of October.

The Cupertino-based company last week posted a technical support document indicating that some versions of the beta software have already expired and that the latest version will expire when Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard ships in October.

The support document notes that the license to use Boot Camp Beta 1.2 or earlier expires on September 30, 2007 and that the Boot Camp Assistant Beta will no longer open after expiration. Apple says that users can continue using Boot Camp Beta by upgrading to Boot Camp Beta 1.4, but warns that that “the license to use Boot Camp Beta expires when Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard is available to the public. To continue using Boot Camp at that time, upgrade to Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard.”

iMac Software Update 1.0 - 5.1MB

This update provides important bug fixes and is recommended for 20-inch and 24-inch iMac models with 2.0, 2.4, or 2.8GHz processors.

Mac Pro SMC Firmware Update 1.1 - 544KB

The SMC Firmware Update adjusts fan behavior in Mac Pro.

Boot Camp 1.4 Beta - 347MB

Boot Camp 1.4 beta contains several updates and is intended for all new and previous Boot Camp beta users.