Apple has now released Mac OS X 10.6.8, the eighth maintenance update for Snow Leopard, via Software Update. The update prepares your Mac for installing Mac OS X Lion when it is released next month and includes other bug and security fixes since the release of Mac OS X 10.6.7 in late March.
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What’s included in Mac OS X 10.6.8 Snow Leopard Update?
Apple has now released Mac OS X 10.6.8, the eighth maintenance update for Snow Leopard, via Software Update. The update prepares your Mac for installing Mac OS X Lion when it is released next month and includes other bug and security fixes since the release of Mac OS X 10.6.7 in late March. I have an older 2010 macbook pro that came with 10.6.3, meaning the old retail 10.6 would not work on it (would cause a kernel panic). I used the image with TransMac to create a bootable flash drive and was able to install Snow Leopard on the laptop. Mac users interested in Spotify snow leopard 10.6.8 generally download: Spotify 1.1 Free Spotify is a streaming music service that gives you on-demand access to millions of songs. Download OS X Snow Leopard for Mac free. The goals of Snow Leopard was improved performance.
- Enhancements to the Mac App Store to get your Mac ready to upgrade to Mac OS X Lion.
- Resolves an issue that may cause Preview to unexpectedly quit.
- Improves support for IPv6.
- Improves VPN reliability.
- Identifes and removes known variants of MacDefender malware.
- Corrects timezone data in iCal for Lisbon-Portugal.
- Adds the ability to use Kerberos authentication to a web proxy server.
- Fixes an issue when saving documents from Xcode or TextEdit when using an NFS home directory.
- Fixes an issue when importing certain media files into Final Cut Pro.
- Includes RAW image compatibility for additional digital cameras.
Mac OS X v10.6.8 also includes fixes provided in the Mac OS X v10.6.7 Snow Leopard Font Update. The Mac OS X v10.6.8 Update is recommended for all users running Mac OS X Snow Leopard. You can download the update by clicking Software Update from the Apple Menu at the top left of your screen. If your computer is not up-to-date, other software updates available for your computer may appear, which you should install.
Direct Download Links for Mac OS X 10.6.8:
If you need to update multiple computers but only want to download the update once, or you simply don’t want to go the Software Update route, here are the direct download links:
– Mac OS X 10.6.8 Update (474.2 MB)
– Mac OS X 10.6.8 Update Combo (1.09 GB)
– Mac OS X 10.6.8 Update Combo (1.09 GB)
– Mac OS X Server v10.6.8 Update (542 MB)
– Mac OS X Server v10.6.8 Update Combo (1.27 GB)
– Mac OS X Server v10.6.8 Update Combo (1.27 GB)
– Security Update 2011-004 (Leopard) (256.4 MB)
– Security Update 2011-004 (Leopard Server) (499.8 MB)
– Security Update 2011-004 (Leopard Server) (499.8 MB)
– Server Admin Tools 10.6.8 (255.9 MB)
Note:
- It’s better for you to back up your system before installation; you can use Time Machine.
- Do not interrupt the installation process once you have started to update your system.
- You may experience unexpected results if you have third-party system software modifications installed, or if you’ve modified the operating system through other means.
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Upgrading to Snow Leopard, Lion, or Mountain Lion
You can upgrade to Mountain Lion from Lion or directly from Snow Leopard. Mountain Lion can be downloaded from the Mac App Store for $19.99. To access the App Store you must have Snow Leopard 10.6.6 or later installed.
You can purchase Snow Leopard by contacting Customer Service: Contacting Apple for support and service - this includes international calling numbers. The price is $19.99 plus tax. You will receive physical media - DVD - by mail.
Third-party sources for Snow Leopard are:
After you install Snow Leopard you will have to download and install the Mac OS X 10.6.8 Update Combo v1.1 to update Snow Leopard to 10.6.8 and give you access to the App Store.
You can purchase Lion by contacting Customer Service: Contacting Apple for support and service - this includes international calling numbers. The cost is $19.99 (as it was before) plus tax. It's a download.
Be sure your computer meets the minimum requirements:
Macs that can be upgraded to OS X Mountain Lion
1. iMac (Mid 2007 or newer)
2. MacBook (Late 2008 Aluminum, or Early 2009 or newer)
3. MacBook Pro (Mid/Late 2007 or newer)
4. MacBook Air (Late 2008 or newer)
5. Mac mini (Early 2009 or newer)
6. Mac Pro (Early 2008 or newer)
7. Xserve (Early 2009)
Are my applications compatible?
See App Compatibility Table - RoaringApps - App compatibility and feature support for OS X & iOS.
Am I eligible for the free upgrade?
See Apple - Free OS X Mountain Lion upgrade Program.
For a complete How-To introduction from Apple see Apple - Upgrade your Mac to OS X Mountain Lion.
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Model Eligibility for Snow Leopard and Lion.
Snow Leopard General requirements
1. Mac computer with an Intel processor
2. 1GB of memory
3. 5GB of available disk space
4. DVD drive for installation
5. Some features require a compatible Internet service provider; fees may apply.
6. Some features require Apple’s MobileMe service; fees and terms apply.
Lion System Requirements
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1. Mac computer with an Intel Core 2 Duo, Core i3, Core i5, Core i7, or Xeon processor
2. 2GB of memory
3. OS X v10.6.6 or later (v10.6.8 recommended)
4. 7GB of available space
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5. Some features require an Apple ID; terms apply.
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