11-09-2009, 06:13 PM

About Mac OS X v10.6.2 Update

The 10.6.2 Update is recommended for all users running Mac OS X Snow Leopard and includes general operating system fixes that enhance the stability, compatibility, and security of your Mac, including fixes for:

More information and the download link for the Combo updater here.

11-09-2009, 06:14 PM

10.6.2 has been released, legions of Mac Addicts. Run software update, as this is the one that takes care of the majority of known bugs.

General operating system fixes provided for:

* an issue that caused data to be deleted when using a guest account
* an issue that might cause your system to logout unexpectedly
* Spotlight search results not showing Exchange contacts
* the reliability of menu extras
* an issue in Dictionary when using Hebrew as the primary language
* shutter-click sound effect when taking a screenshot
* an issue with the four-finger swipe gesture
* an issue adding images to contacts in Address Book
* an issue in Front Row that could cause sluggish or slow frame rates while watching videos
* creation of mobile accounts for Active Directory users
* reliability and duration of VPN connections
* general reliability improvements for iWork, iLife, Aperture, Final Cut Studio, MobileMe, and iDisk
* overall improvements to VoiceOver performance
* this update addresses video playback and performance issues for iMac (21.5-inch, Late 2009) and iMac (27-inch, Late 2009) computers that may occur in some situations while AirPort is turned on

Fonts fixes provided for:

* an issue with font spacing
* an issue in which some Fonts are missing
* font duplication issues
* an issue with some PostScript Type 1 fonts not working properly

Graphics fixes provided for:

* an issue when connecting monitors to DVI and Mini DisplayPort adapters
* an issue in which the brightness setting may not be remembered on restart
* addresses functionality with specific display models
* general reliability and performance improvements when using some applications

Mail fixes provided for:

* a situation in which Mail's unread count may not update properly as messages are read on another computer
* an issue in which deleted RSS feeds may return
* an issue in which Mail cannot preview or Quick Look attachments when composing a new message
* an issue that can cause Address Book and/or Mail to stop responding when opened
* an issue in which email messages received from an Exchange Server are not formatted correctly
* an issue in which Mail reports "Account exceeded bandwidth limits" for some Gmail accounts

MobileMe fixes provided for:

* performance when accessing files from iDisk via the Finder and syncing iDisk files
* an issue in which syncing iDisk files does not proceed beyond "checking items"
* reliability and performance when syncing contacts, calendars, and bookmarks with MobileMe (syncing with iTunes and iSync are also improved)
* an issue that prevents some users from logging into MobileMe via the MobileMe System Preference pane

Network file systems fixes provided for:

* compatibility with third-party AFP servers
* file synchronization for portable home directories

Printing and faxing fixes provided for:

* automatic printer updates improvements
* Print dialog allowing you to enter and send to more than one fax recipient

Safari fixes provided for:

* a graphics distortion issue in Safari Top Sites
* Safari plug-in reliability

Cheers

11-09-2009, 06:20 PM

Thanks for the heads up, downloading now, although at almost 500MB thats a service pack come OS! lol

11-09-2009, 06:21 PM

Thanks for the "memo"!

With 10.6.2 being released...maybe it's time to upgrade my laptop to Snow Leopard!

- Nick

11-09-2009, 06:22 PM

This does look like a big update. Maybe most of the major glitches are fixed...and now I can upgrade my laptop to SL.

Thanks for the post!

- Nick

11-09-2009, 06:27 PM

Thanks for the heads up.... looks like a nice piece of update, not that I've been having problems, but for the many that have, it looks as though this will bring a big sigh of relief!

11-09-2009, 06:32 PM

I just made this post in the OS X forum. You probably beat me by a few minutes, though, CWA. My update was only 157.7MB, installation took about 7 minutes. I saw on gizmodo though that it appeared to be a 500MB update for them too.

I wonder when Apple will enable the 64 bit kernel for my machine since I have a 64 bit EFI? Haven't checked yet in this.

11-09-2009, 06:34 PM

Doh! CWA beat out this post by ONE minute in the Apple Rumors and Reports forum... he was at 6:13, I was at 6:14. Of course, mine might be in the more appropriate forum, though I can see the topic having a place in both.

11-09-2009, 06:44 PM

157.7MB, installation took about 8 minutes, thanks for sharing.

11-09-2009, 06:46 PM

Originally Posted by DarkestRitual

I just made this post in the OS X forum. You probably beat me by a few minutes, though, CWA. My update was only 157.7MB, installation took about 7 minutes. I saw on gizmodo though that it appeared to be a 500MB update for them too.

I wonder when Apple will enable the 64 bit kernel for my machine since I have a 64 bit EFI? Haven't checked yet in this.

I thought these updates happened automatically and behind the scenes.

11-09-2009, 06:47 PM

Originally Posted by mbohn

I thought these updates happened automatically and behind the scenes.

Nope...this is the way it has worked at least since OS 10.4...and maybe earlier.

- Nick

11-09-2009, 06:53 PM

Originally Posted by DarkestRitual

I wonder when Apple will enable the 64 bit kernel for my machine since I have a 64 bit EFI? Haven't checked yet in this.

Even if it was (which I doubt), you won't want to boot into a 64-bit kernel anyway. It will be much more trouble than anything.

11-09-2009, 07:19 PM

I know it's not worth it right now, I'm just hoping they don't leave me behind, since my machine does have a 64 bit EFI, and the unibody pros can boot into 64 bit kernel (late 2008, 15 inch and 17 inch), but so far it is disabled for me. I just don't want to get left out to dry when my hardware is capable down the road when a 64 bit kernel will be a better idea.

11-09-2009, 07:31 PM

I agree that having the artificial limitation is ridiculous. That said, the limitation isn't limiting me from something I want to do anyway.

Anyway, back on topic, 10.6.2 was a nice and easy install for me. I do wish they would expand what they're saying are improvements though. For instance, the KB article says, "Safari plug-in reliability". What plug-ins? Am I missing a more in-depth list?

11-09-2009, 07:45 PM

Originally Posted by MrChris

although at almost 500MB thats a service pack come OS! lol

So that 6gb on average they gave back to us in the SL upgrade is slowly getting dwindled away .......

10.6.2 went ok here .....