Stan's List

It appears Apple has notice some concerns

2007-11-07 Mac OS X 10.5: Time Machine may still use original backup location after changing backup destination

2007-11-07 Mac OS X 10.5: Unable to log in to account after an upgrade install

2007-11-07 Mac OS X 10.5: iPhone and iPod touch: Tips when using Wi-Fi

2007-11-07 Mac OS X 10.5: Administrator user changes to standard

2007-11-07 Mac OS X 10.5: Can’t log in to account that has no password

2007-11-07 Mac OS X 10.5: About the Application Firewall

2007-11-06 Mac OS X 10.5: iChat system requirements

2007-11-06 Mac OS X 10.5: Menu bar appears solid instead of translucent

2007-11-06 Mac OS X 10.5: Disk Utility’s Repair Disk Permissions reports a permissions issue with ARDAgent

2007-11-06 Mac OS X 10.5, iMac (Late 2007): Stuck in a “loop” at the login window after upgrading to Leopard

2007-11-05 Mac OS X 10.5: Time Machine backups are not visible

2007-11-05 Mac OS X 10.5: Time Machine stops backing up to external disk

2007-11-05 Mac OS X 10.5: “Blue screen” appears after installing Leopard and restarting

2007-11-03 Mac OS X 10.5: Web Gallery Upload button is disabled

2007-11-03 Mac OS X 10.5: Installer destination window does not show drives

Twice I have used total shutdown to fix what appears to be OS corruption. Once, I could not play any music. Another time the battery was lasting only a day. Both times a total shutdown returned the iPhone to normal operation.

The iPhone OS has a subset of  Mac OS X 10.5. so corruption should not be a surprise, and not just because of 10.5. Those that basically keep their iPhone turned on (only one click on the power button) will experience disruption in normal operation. Holding down the power button longer will active the total shutdown. This will cause a total reset or restart. Click the power button and you are back in operation.

The Hard Drive Update 1.0 includes bug fixes and important updates for the following systems: iMac Core 2 Duo (Mac OS X 10.4.7 or later) and Mac Pro (Mac OS X 10.4.7 or later)

To complete the firmware update process, please follow the instructions in the updater application (/Applications/Utilities/Hard Drive Update 1.0.app). The updater will launch automatically when the Installer closes.

The update may state it is not required, as it is not for all iMacs or Mac Pros that would appear to qualify.