Download Apple Mac OSX 10.6.3

Apple has released the third update for Mac OS X 10.6, better known as Snow Leopard. The update is available for both desktop and server versions, and downloads range in size from 719 to a whopping 897MB. However, if the update function of Mac OS X itself is used, it can are better than expected. The update contains a number of improvements that, as Apple itself says, improves stability, compatibility and security and is therefore recommended. Below is an overview of the most important changes:

About Mac OS X v10.6.3 Update

The 10.6.3 update is recommended for all users of Mac OS X Snow Leopard and includes general operating system improvements that provide greater stability, compatibility and security for the Mac. The update includes the following:

• Improved QuickTime X reliability and compatibility
• Fix for compatibility issues with OpenGL programs
• Fixes an issue that caused message background colors to not display properly in Mail
• Fixes an issue that prevented files with the # or & character in the filename from opening in Rosetta programs
• Fixes an issue that prevented files from copying to a Windows file server
• Improved performance when running Logic Pro 9 and Main Stage 2 in 64-bit mode
• More reliable on and off hibernation when using the Bonjour on-demand hibernation feature
• Fixed an issue with color rendering in iMovie when using HD content
• More reliable printing performance
• Fixed issues with repetitive activity in iCal when connecting to an Exchange server
• Improved reliability of third-party USB input devices
• Fix for shiny, solid, or dark pixels when viewing video from iMac’s built-in iSight camera (Late 2009)

Detailed information about this update can be found at this webpage.

More information about the security aspects of this update can be found at this webpage.