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Leopard Graphics Update for OS X 10.5.2
In addition to 10.5.2 and other updates today (see below) - Apple's released a Leopard Graphics Update 1.0 for OS X 10.5.2

"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."

If anyone (especially 2008 Mac Pro owners w/ATI 2600 XT cards) finds this update (and/or 10.5.2) helps (or not) let me know. Thanks.
Update - I've posted a page of initial Feedback on 10.5.2/Graphics Update that has 2008 Mac Pro owner reports in a separate section. (Unfortunately initial feedback from those with graphics/freeze problems, restart on wake, etc. said these updates did not help, although those w/o problems noted some benefits. (Page includes general reports, notes on an issue with Linotype FontExplorer X 1.2.2, benefits seen by a WoW user and a Lightwave 3D v9.3 user.)

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OS X 10.5.2 Update, WebOjects Update 5.4.1 and 10.5.2 related Docs

I installed the (300+MB) 10.5.2 Combo updater on an AL iMac here, saw a 'double restart' initially (seen that before at times with my G5 tower) and then I applied the Leopard Graphics update. So far everything seems fine. With 10.5.2 the option to shown Time Machine in the menu bar was enabled by default also - I leave TM off and just use the "backup now" option once a day or so. (And just as an FYI for Matt - a verify permissions afterwards was totally clean - no messages - for the first time...)

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Security Update 2008-001 for OS X TIger
For OS X Tiger users, Apple's released Security Update 2008-001 (PPC) and Security Update 2008-001 (Universal) versions. The download pages list OS X 10.4.11 as required. For details on the security fixes, see Apple's doc About the security content of Mac OS X 10.5.2 and Security Update 2008-001.
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Article on Arctic Cooling Accelero S1 w/ATI X1900 updated
Chrisso sent a follow-up/updated comments that I've added to his previous article on an Arctic Cooling Accelero S1 swap on his Mac Pro's ATI X1900. (Bottom of the article includes links to other X1900 Cooler swap articles, tips, etc.)
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More 2008 Mac Pro owner feedback
I've updated the 2008 Mac Pro owner feedback page a couple times since Friday with some notes on hardware/software addons, two more problem reports (2600XT based systems, one getting an exchange, the other a refund), and another 2600XT owner w/o any problems so far. (Also added notes the 8800 GT system a reader got on Friday has a later OS X build.)
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Pioneer DVR-K06 Drive Reliability reports updated
The page of Feedback on Pioneer DVR-K06 Drive Reliability has another report added this morning. (In this case pre-AL iMac w/K06 drive.)
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Other News/Articles, Mac Software Updates
(missed these software updates Friday)

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Recent Articles and Reviews
Listing/links to recent articles and reviews you may have missed.
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