Apple releases Mac OS X 10.6.8 with Mac App Store enhancements for Lion

OneMoreThing... · OneMoreThing... #1 (**permalink**)

06-23-2011, 04:41 PM

Apple releases Mac OS X 10.6.8 with Mac App Store enhancements for Lion

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Apple on Thursday released Mac OS X 10.6.8, the latest update for its Snow Leopard operating system, with enhancements to the Mac App Store that will prepare users for the impending launch of Mac OS X 10.7 Lion.

RONE · RONE #2 (**permalink**)

06-24-2011, 10:33 AM

Dang, 1.09 GB? Big update.

dtravis7 · dtravis7 #3 (**permalink**)

06-24-2011, 10:53 AM

On my 2007 iMac C2D the update was around 250MB. Works great so far.

chscag · chscag #4 (**permalink**)

06-24-2011, 11:59 AM

390 MB for a Mid 2011 iMac. So far it works well although I can't really see any major changes.

CrimsonRequiem · CrimsonRequiem #5 (**permalink**)

06-24-2011, 12:30 PM

In the process of downloading the update 311.5 MB. Joy!

MacGandalf · MacGandalf #6 (**permalink**)

06-24-2011, 02:15 PM

275.3 MB on my late 2010 iMac

twitchymike@mac · twitchymike@mac #7 (**permalink**)

06-24-2011, 05:45 PM

Looks boring

schweb · schweb #8 (**permalink**)

06-24-2011, 05:55 PM

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Originally Posted by twitchymike@mac

Looks boring

You don't have to update.

vansmith · vansmith #9 (**permalink**)

06-24-2011, 05:58 PM

It seems to imply that the version of the MAS that comes with 10.6.8 will be required for Lion. I'm not exactly sure what that "enhancement" would be but it might be something to consider if you want Lion.

TattooedMac · TattooedMac #10 (**permalink**)

06-24-2011, 05:59 PM

Will as always go and get the Mac OS X 10.6.8 Update Combo. I did notice one of the fixes was "Identifies and removes known variants of Mac Defender". A bit off topic and cant find the thread but wasnt there talk the Apple Geniuses wouldnt even tell a customer if this Malware was on it and definitely wouldnt remove it ?? If that was the gist of the thread then why have they made a fix where geniuses wouldnt mention you having it ?? Or did i miss something ? . . . . .

All good and done at 1.09BG

harryb2448 · harryb2448 #11 (**permalink**)

06-24-2011, 06:15 PM

Having updated from the days of OS 6, have never gone for this need to use the Combo Updater each and every time. Think it is vital for a machine experiencing OS problems, otherwise Software Update does the trick. Combo Updater 1.09GB vs. 250MB download for a Mac Pro. Can see the point of the Combo Updater also if one has several different models.

TattooedMac · TattooedMac #12 (**permalink**)

06-24-2011, 06:25 PM

^^^ I havnt got a problem with the size Harry. Just from what i have been through, 1st time i tried SU i had problems. Went Combo the next back to SU the one after with problems. Combo update until x.6.6 i went SU Problems. Went Combo no problems.
So everytime (3) i have used SU for the update i get a glitch somewhere so i save myself the pain and get the Combo and this way as well i have it as a backup if i need to reinstall.

Cheers

dtravis7 · dtravis7 #13 (**permalink**)

06-24-2011, 06:52 PM

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Originally Posted by twitchymike@mac

Looks boring

Boring? What was less boring about 10.6.7? .6?

There is a lot more to the update than just the App store update. Go read all the fixes.

And like Schweb stated, you do not have to update but it will affect you down the road if you do not!

iggibar · iggibar #14 (**permalink**)

06-24-2011, 07:24 PM

My update was only 260+mb's. Went well. Can't really tell the difference, but when I update app's it will actually count down the seconds now. Never did that before(I think?).

Nighthawk4 · Nighthawk4 #15 (**permalink**)

06-24-2011, 07:26 PM

275.3 MB for me, 2007 iMac.

Downloading now.

If the OpenGL is improved, that might make EVE Incarna run better. Already found that it is faster on 10.6.7 than on 10.6.6, so let's hope 10.6.8 is faster still.

Wish my Dev copy of Lion would recognise my external disk and install. Love to try that too.

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Member Since: Jan 23, 2008 Location: Fort Worth, Texas Posts: 32,378 Mac Specs: 21.5" iMac 2.5 GHz i5, iPad 3rd Gen., 3 iPods	06-24-2011, 11:59 AM 390 MB for a Mid 2011 iMac. So far it works well although I can't really see any major changes. Community Guidelines
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MacGandalf #6 (permalink)
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Member Since: Oct 19, 2008 Location: Ottawa Posts: 15,453 Mac Specs: 2012 13" MBP (2.5 i5, 8GB)	06-24-2011, 05:58 PM It seems to imply that the version of the MAS that comes with 10.6.8 will be required for Lion. I'm not exactly sure what that "enhancement" would be but it might be something to consider if you want Lion. Important Links: Community Guidelines : Use the reputation system if you've been helped. M-F Blog :: Write for the blog :: M-F IRC Channel - Chats every Sunday at 8PM EST.
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Member Since: May 19, 2009 Location: Waiting for a mate . . . Posts: 6,566 Mac Specs: 13"MBP 2.9Ghz Intel Core i7 10.8.3 ~ iPhone5 6.1.3 ~ iPad Mini 6.1.3 ~ ATV2 5.2.1	06-24-2011, 05:59 PM Will as always go and get the Mac OS X 10.6.8 Update Combo. I did notice one of the fixes was "Identifies and removes known variants of Mac Defender". A bit off topic and cant find the thread but wasnt there talk the Apple Geniuses wouldnt even tell a customer if this Malware was on it and definitely wouldnt remove it ?? If that was the gist of the thread then why have they made a fix where geniuses wouldnt mention you having it ?? Or did i miss something ? . . . . . All good and done at 1.09BG Dont forget to use the Reputation System if someone has helped you out !!! Arguing with a zealot is only slightly easier than tunneling through a mountain with your forehead!!!!! "Can't innovate any more, my ***" Phil Schiller
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RONE #2 (permalink)
Member Since: Apr 02, 2007 Location: Merriam, KS Posts: 765 Mac Specs: 15" MBP Core Duo 2.0GHz 1.5GB, 20" iMac C2D 2.4GHz 4GB, PowerPC G4 500MHz 512MB	06-24-2011, 10:33 AM Dang, 1.09 GB? Big update.
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Member Since: Feb 24, 2006 Posts: 73 Mac Specs: G4 + Mac Pro 8-core 6Gb	06-24-2011, 05:45 PM Looks boring
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harryb2448 #11 (permalink)
Member Since: Nov 28, 2007 Location: Nambucca Heads Australia Posts: 14,264 Mac Specs: iMac i5 2.7GHz OS X.8.3	06-24-2011, 06:15 PM Having updated from the days of OS 6, have never gone for this need to use the Combo Updater each and every time. Think it is vital for a machine experiencing OS problems, otherwise Software Update does the trick. Combo Updater 1.09GB vs. 250MB download for a Mac Pro. Can see the point of the Combo Updater also if one has several different models. *Hang on to those original install discs like grim death! Using OS X.7 or later make a bootable USB thumb drive before running Installer!*
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TattooedMac #12 (permalink)
Member Since: May 19, 2009 Location: Waiting for a mate . . . Posts: 6,566 Mac Specs: 13"MBP 2.9Ghz Intel Core i7 10.8.3 ~ iPhone5 6.1.3 ~ iPad Mini 6.1.3 ~ ATV2 5.2.1	06-24-2011, 06:25 PM ^^^ I havnt got a problem with the size Harry. Just from what i have been through, 1st time i tried SU i had problems. Went Combo the next back to SU the one after with problems. Combo update until x.6.6 i went SU Problems. Went Combo no problems. So everytime (3) i have used SU for the update i get a glitch somewhere so i save myself the pain and get the Combo and this way as well i have it as a backup if i need to reinstall. Cheers Dont forget to use the Reputation System if someone has helped you out !!! Arguing with a zealot is only slightly easier than tunneling through a mountain with your forehead!!!!! "Can't innovate any more, my ***" Phil Schiller
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Member Since: Apr 20, 2009 Location: C-Town Posts: 3,935 Mac Specs: MBP15" 240gb OWC SSD+120gb OWC SSD. MBP 13" 120gb OWC SSD. PowerBook17. PowerMacG5. iPhone4S 32gb.	06-24-2011, 07:24 PM My update was only 260+mb's. Went well. Can't really tell the difference, but when I update app's it will actually count down the seconds now. Never did that before(I think?). MBP 15" 240gb OWC SSD+120gb OWC SSD, 8gb OWC MBP 13" 120gb OWC SSD, 8gb OWC 17" PowerBook PowerMac G5 1.8DP Galaxy Note 2 80gb XPS 720 Core2Extreme 3.67ghzOC, 128gb Crucial SSD, 1.5gbWD Black RAID0. 4gb DominatorOC, 2xGTX560ti SLI.
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Nighthawk4 #15 (permalink)
Member Since: Jul 14, 2008 Posts: 610 Mac Specs: iMac 2.66 GHz 20", iPad 32GB 3G, iPhone 16GB 3G	06-24-2011, 07:26 PM 275.3 MB for me, 2007 iMac. Downloading now. If the OpenGL is improved, that might make EVE Incarna run better. Already found that it is faster on 10.6.7 than on 10.6.6, so let's hope 10.6.8 is faster still. Wish my Dev copy of Lion would recognise my external disk and install. Love to try that too.
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