Apple releases Mac OS X 10.6.8 to prepare for Lion

Apple has released the updated version 10.6.8 of OS X Snow Leopard and now available for download. The update brings with it a number of “general operating system fixes,” including further support for IPv6, improved VPN reliability, and removal of known variants of Mac Defender. It’s also the last major step before Lion, Apple says the 10.6.8 update will “enhance the Mac App Store to get your Mac ready to upgrade to Mac OS X Lion”

The update is available via Software Update, but can also be downloaded and applied from the following locations:

Mac OS X 10.6.8 Update Combo (1.09GB)–For any version of OS X 10.6

Mac OS X 10.6.8 Update (474.2MB)–Requires OS X 10.6.7

What’s included?

• 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.
• Addresses an issue in which some OpenType fonts don’t display correctly in certain applications.
• Resolves issues printing from Preview.
• Addresses an issue with PDF files not opening in third-party PDF viewing applications.
• Resolves invalid font errors when printing to PostScript printers.

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