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Some Details on First Mac OS X 10.6.1 Seed (Build 10B503), Flash Updated

Thursday September 3, 2009 7:04 pm PDT by Arnold Kim
World of Apple posts the seed notes from the first Mac OS X 10.6.1 Snow Leopard update that has begun seeding to a limited audience. The 71.5 MB update details these changes:

The 10.6.1 Update is recommended for all users running Mac OS X Snow Leopard and includes general operating system fixes that enhance the stability, compatibility, and security of your Mac, including fixes for:

- compatibility with some Sierra Wireless 3G modems
- an issue that might cause DVD playback to stop unexpectedly
- some printer compatibility drivers not appearing properly in the add printer browser
- an issue that might make it difficult to remove an item from the Dock
- instances where automatic account setup in Mail might not work
- an issue where pressing cmd-opt-t in Mail brings up the special characters menu instead of moving a message
- Motion 4 becoming unresponsive

Snow Leopard was officially launched on August 28th. Apple typically continues non-stop development after the initial launch of a major operating system to quickly address remaining bugs and outstanding issues.

Update: The new build updates Adobe Flash to 10.0.32.18, addressing a concern reported earlier today.
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PurrBall
32 months ago
No mention of graphics driver improvements :(
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macduke
32 months ago
This has been a really smooth upgrade for everyone I know. Only problems I've had is with some Logitech mouse drivers not assigning Expose to additional buttons, but I found a workaround.

Also...remember to update your Flash back to the more secure version.

Hopefully it also fixes issues with graphics for Mac Mini users.
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BornAgainMac
32 months ago
I noticed Spotlight doesn't bring up Apps unless I use it first by running it from the Applications folder the hard way first. Anyone else having this problem with Spotlight?
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primalman
32 months ago

I noticed Spotlight doesn't bring up Apps unless I use it first by running it from the Applications folder the hard way first. Anyone else having this problem with Spotlight?


I did notice that. For me it seemed to show the apps first, then if I dropped down the Spotlight menu again the search removed the apps. Took opening the show in Finder command. Now seems to work.

:confused:
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Kilamite
32 months ago
I guess Apple wouldn't admit to something like, "overall OS sluggishness" in the release notes.

But I hope they fix that.

Also, fix the responsiveness issue with the MacBook Pro's trackpad.
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pknz
32 months ago

This has been a really smooth upgrade for everyone I know. Only problems I've had is with some Logitech mouse drivers not assigning Expose to additional buttons, but I found a workaround.

Also...remember to update your Flash back to the more secure version.

Hopefully it also fixes issues with graphics for Mac Mini users.


What is your work around for the Logitech mouse?

Thanks
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mfethers
32 months ago
i'm having trouble connecting to a networked canon printer, so i hope this release fixes that issue. that's the only problem i've encountered, but unfortunately it's a huge issue. i may have to go back to 10.5 unless this gets resolved quickly.
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fef714
32 months ago
My HP printer works like a charm. I have no issues, although I will say I have spotted that issue in Spotlight too.
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overanalyzer
32 months ago
I haven't upgraded yet, and I figure I might as well try to resist temptation and wait for 10.6.1 to be released. I figure by then SL will be tweaked a little bit more and most third-party software issues will have updates with fixes. I can't believe how well-behaved I'm being. Usually I rush to install immediately. :)
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benlee
32 months ago

i'm having trouble connecting to a networked canon printer, so i hope this release fixes that issue. that's the only problem i've encountered, but unfortunately it's a huge issue. i may have to go back to 10.5 unless this gets resolved quickly.


Same problem. Not a huge deal for me b/c its a networked printer i have access to at school.
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