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On Tuesday Apple released Mac OS X 10.5.7 that includes general operating system fixes that improves the security, compatibility and stability of Macs and is recommended for all users running Mac OS X Leopard.

The Mac OS X 10.5.7 software is available for download through the system update utility or as a separate download at the Apple Site. Specific enhancements are as follows.

General

• Latest security fixes
• Resolves an issue with the Dvorak keyboard layout in Mac S X 0.5.6
• Improves the performance of cursor movement and video playback for recent Macs including Macbooks with the NIVIDIA graphics card
• The inclusion of extra RAW image support for 3rd party cameras
• The accuracy and reliability of Stocks, Weather, Unit Converter and Movies dashboard widgets has been improved
• Some issues when logging into Gmail have been addressed
• Syncing contacts with Yahoo has been improved
• Network performance when connected with particular Ethernet switches that have Flow Control enabled has been improved
• The expansion slot utility for Mac Pro can now report the correct PCIe slot
• Improvements on Finder search results for network volumes that don't support Spotlight searches such as Mac OS X Server v10.4, 3rd party AFP servers and Time Capsule
• Improved reliability of home network directories hosted by Mac OS X Server v10.4
• Several improvements to Client Management and Directory Service

iCal

• Improved stability and reliability when syncing with Apple Mobile Me
• Improved overall reliability with CalDav

Mail

• An issue that might cause the BBC field to incorrectly populate while redirecting the message from the sent mailbox has been addressed
• Addresses sync and reliability issues with Notes

Parental Controls

• Issues with the time limits that might not work right with Fast User Switching and full screen games has been addressed
• Consistent with application restrictions and Parental Controls has been improved

Printing

• Improved printer reliability and stability
• Issues that might cause 3rd party printers to incorrectly print to the wrong paper tray has been resolved
• Non-admin users can now have permission to add and remove printers by turning on Parental Controls and checking "Can administer printers"

Ever since 2001, the Mac OS X has brought more then a 1000 innovative and great features. This should be the last OS X update until the release of Snow Leopard which is rumored to be released or at least announced at the upcoming WWDC in June.