OS X Software Updates have included some of the work done by the XQuartz project, but for various reasons, Apple cannot ship the latest and greatest version offered by the XQuartz site. Together with supporting libraries and applications, it forms the X11.app that Apple shipped with OS X versions 10.5 through 10.7. It is available through Software Update and alternatively you can also download it from Apple Support Page.The XQuartz project is an open-source effort to develop a version of the X.Org X Window System that runs on macOS. OS X 10.6.8 is available free for download and install on your existing Mac OS X 10.6.x version. As Lion’s release is very close, so it seems this one is the last update from Apple Headquarter for current Snow Leopard. Most importantly, as we said earlier, this update prepares Mac App Store and your machine for the upcoming Lion release. People familiar with the Apple updates also say that this update patches the issues related to AirPort, Netoworking, QuickTime, Graphic Drives and Mac App Store. Once available, you will be able to download and install it directly from the store just like any other app, but it will require, most probably, today’s update to install.Īccording to the Apple’s support documents Mac OS X 10.6.8 brings the fixes related to security, stability, performance and compatibility. Mac OS X Lion is the next major version for Mac computers which will not be released on DVDs and will only be available through Mac App Store. Mac OS X Lion Now Available On Mac App Store For Download.Apple Released Mac OS X 10.7 Lion Developer Preview.

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