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Security Update 2008-003

• Security Update 2008-003 (PPC) - 72MB
• Security Update 2008-003 (Intel) - 111MB
• Security Update 2008-003 Server (PPC) - 89MB
• Security Update 2008-003 Server (Universal) - 118MB

Security Update 2008-003 is recommended for all servers/clients and improves the security of Mac OS X. Previous security updates have been incorporated into this security update.

After months of testing Apple has released Mac OS X 10.5.3 to the public.

The update which weighs in at a mighty 420MB is described as follows by Apple:

The 10.5.3 Update is recommended for all users running Mac OS X Leopard and includes general operating system fixes that enhance the stability, compatibility and security of your Mac.

Apple also has a document listing the massive list of improvements that Mac OS X 10.5.3 brings, some highlights include:

• RAW support for more cameras
• Address Book can now sync with Google Contacts
• Includes multiple fixes with Time Machine and Time Capsule
• Improves 802.1X behavior and reliability

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Time Machine backs up data every hour but when notebooks are on battery life Time Machine stops running. A new option in Mac OS X 10.5.3 allows users to allow Time Machine to continue its hourly back ups while on battery power.

The toggle checkbox is accessible by selecting the “Options” button in the Time Machine system preferences.

Apple has today officially announced that a team of Apple executives, led by Steve Jobs, will kick off the company’s annual Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) with a keynote address beginning at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, June 9, 2008 at San Francisco’s Moscone West. This year’s WWDC will showcase two revolutionary development platforms, the ground-breaking innovations of OS X Leopard and OS X iPhone, the world’s most advanced mobile operating system.

The five-day WWDC event, which runs from June 9 to June 13, will feature the first ever iPhone track for mobile developers with in-depth sessions and hands-on labs to fully explore the capabilities of the OS X iPhone 2.0 software, including the iPhone SDK and the App Store, a breakthrough way for developers to wirelessly deliver their applications to iPhone and iPod touch users.

The iPhone track will also enable mobile developers to work side by side with Apple engineers to create amazing applications that leverage iPhone’s revolutionary Multi-Touch user interface, animation technology, rich set of APIs, including programming interfaces for Core OS, Core Services, Media and Cocoa Touch technologies, built-in three axis accelerometer and geographical location technology to deliver truly innovative mobile applications.

This year’s Mac track will give newcomers and seasoned veterans alike the technical foundation and techniques needed to develop world-class OS X Leopard applications with sessions that discuss every level of the system, including interface design and implementation, application frameworks, security, localization and networking.

WWDC 2008 will offer over 150 information-rich sessions and labs where Apple engineers will go in-depth on the innovative technologies that power OS X iPhone and OS X Leopard. Developers can bring code to the labs and work one-to-one with Apple engineers, applying development methods and best-practices gained from sessions to enhance their applications.

Other activities at Apple’s WWDC 2008 include:

• presentation sessions led by engineers that provide an in-depth look at OS X iPhone, OS X Leopard and innovative tools and technologies such as the iPhone SDK, Cocoa Touch, Interface Builder, Xcode and more;
• practical hands-on sessions where attendees can learn Apple’s own coding strategies and techniques;
• technology labs where attendees can work one-to-one with Apple engineers; and
• special events, including the Welcome Reception, Apple Design Awards, Lunchtime Speakers and Stump the Experts.

Java for Mac OS X 10.5 Update 1 - 57MB

This Java for Mac OS X 10.5 Update 1 adds Java SE 6 version 1.6.0_05 to your Mac. This update does not replace the existing installation of J2SE 5.0 or change the default version of Java.

Hot on the heels of the previous build of Mac OS X 10.5.3, Apple has unleashed a brand new seed packing a whopping 100 bug and code fixes.

Build 9D11 of Mac OS X 10.5.3 contains 20 extra fixes on top of those of build 9D10.

Of note this build of Mac OS X 10.5.3 contains zero known issues and offers some users hope, especially those wishing to Time Machine backup to remote servers, and those having issues with AirPort and Back to my Mac.

The update which is currently weighing in at 410MB in Delta form and 530MB in Combo will be the third significant update to Mac OS X Leopard which debuted in October 2007.

Full change log below (Emphasis made by World of Apple).

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Security Update 2008-002 v1.1 - Leopard (50MB) - Leopard Server (108MB)

Security Update 2008-002 is recommended for all users and improves the security of Mac OS X. Previous security updates have been incorporated into this security update.

It appears that a recent spate of updates has suddenly enabled the ability to backup via Time Machine to a USB disk attached to an AirPort Extreme base station.

The feature which was touted prior to Leopards release in October was mysteriously removed from the product features page causing outrage among those who purchased AirPort Extremes.

But it appears that after tonights updates to both the software and AirPort Extreme firmware the long awaited feature has finally begun working.

Managed to get Time Machine backups working via an AirPort Extreme? Let us know in the comments.

Security Update 2008-002

Security Update 2008-002 is recommended for all users and improves the security of Mac OS X. Previous security updates have been incorporated into this security update.

• Security Update 2008-002 v1.0 (PPC)
• Security Update 2008-002 v1.0 (Universal)
• Security Update 2008-002 v1.0 (Leopard)
• Security Update 2008-002 v1.0 Server (Leopard)
• Security Update 2008-002 v1.0 Server (PPC)
• Security Update 2008-002 v1.0 Server (Universal)

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