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The latest update to developer has not known issues, leading MacScoop to think the release date is not far ahead. A large update, most exciting, besides the bug fixes, is some performance tweaks to the kernel. A more snappy and stable version of Mac OS X 10.5 should bring in more of the holdouts.

When released, there was considerable chatter accusing Apple of releasing it too soon. This was due to some of the early hiccups. After two updates Computerworld considers Mac OS X 10.5.2 a solid platform.

Those that did not want to be beta testers, the operating system as reach a maturity that you should consider installing. As if on a sale pitch, Computerworld reviews the new features of Leopard.

Actually, going back to OS 95, this Apple Care article deals with transferring files to users using an impossible to predict OS. If your transferee gets an error, it could be because the name of the file includes characters not acceptable. The big ones are directory dividers, ” / \ <> ? : * |. All are invalid charters for files to the darkside.

None of which are invalid for files for the light

As Vista is being ignored, you will encounter users and schools using older OS’ , even based on DOS, which are directory driven. This is an extremely helpful article.

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.

This release is only for Mac OS X v10.5.2 and later, and should not be installed on earlier versions of Mac OS X. This release is for 64-bit Intel-based Macs only and cannot run on PowerPC-based or 32-bit Intel-based Macs.

MacRumors reports that OS X 10.5.3 [9d19] hit the web on Friday and fixes 31 bugs in addition to the 110 total fixes listed for 9d12. Specific apps patched include Airport, Back to My Mac, Spaces and Time Machine.

With a number bugs still to be worked out, no indication of a release date.

Any Apple software such as Mail or Safari, will use the Mac OS X dictionary. Mac Life reminds us that we can correct misspelled words in the OS dictionary. Most of us have clicked the “learn” button before we realized the word was misspelled. If you can remember the misspelled word you can have dictionary unlearn that unword.

Macworld online notes that while stacks, Spaces, Time Machine and Screen Sharing have received the most attention, with 300 new features, there are many not given the front stage Not all will be useful, but take a look and incorporate what interest you. More …

Mac users rarely backup, even if they have the ability. It stems from the supposed invulnerability of the Mac. What 8 year old PC could run Vista? Well, a such a Mac can run Mac OS X 10.5, and very well. MacNewsWorld takes a look at Time Capsule. Network backup is a convenient way to automatically accomplish back ups.

The problem with Time Machine is, that with daily back ups, a Terabyte or two would not be enough. Do you know that Carbon Copy Cloner includes the ability to sync to another hard drive?

Annotating PDFs in Preview

You may already know that Preview is a terrific application for viewing PDF files. But did you realize it’s also great for annotating PDFs? It’s a fast and efficient way to share comments when collaborating on group projects.

Leopard Graphics Update is recommended for all users and improves the stability and compatibility of your Mac. This update requires Mac OS X 10.5.2.