Mac OS X 10.5.5 is Released Ahead of New Mac Refresh

“Good news everyone!”

Apple just releases Mac OS X 10.5.5 along with Security Update 2008-006 for Mac OS X 10.4.11 today. The updates provide numbers of fixes to the Operating Systems.

As we have reported before, Apple is planning to ship new Macs around the time Mac OS X 10.5.5 is released. Some Mac sites also reported that new MacBooks are being shipped from the assembly factories today. The informations we received seems to be in concert with their informations, even though there is no specific date mentioned. With the release of Mac OS X 10.5.5, we can expect the first Mac refresh coming really soon.

09/15/2008

Mac OS X 10.5.5 Update316MB
Mac OS X 10.5.5 Combo Update601MB
The 10.5.5 Update is recommended for all users running Mac OS X Leopard and includes general operating system fixes that enhance the stability, compatibility and security of your Mac.

Mac OS X Server 10.5.5341MB
Mac OS X Server Combo 10.5.5729MB
The 10.5.5 update is recommended for all servers currently running Leopard Server. This update includes general operating system fixes.

Security Update 2008-006 Client (Intel)157MB | (PPC)67.68MB
Security Update 2008-006 is recommended for all users and improves the security of Mac OS X.

Security Update 2008-006 Server (Universal)118MB | (PPC)118MB
Security Update 2008-006 is recommended for all users and improves the security of Mac OS X.

WebObjects Update 5.4.3 for Mac OS X 10.5158.47MB
WebObjects 5.4.3 is an update release for the version of WebObjects included in the Mac OS X Leopard tools.

Watch for new product(s) at the Apple Store Online Tuesday morning (Pacific Time).