Identifes and removes known variants of MacDefender malware.Ĭorrects timezone data in iCal for Lisbon-Portugal.Īdds the ability to use Kerberos authentication to a web proxy server.įixes an issue when saving documents from Xcode or TextEdit when using an NFS home directory.įixes an issue when importing certain media files into Final Cut Pro. Resolves an issue that may cause Preview to unexpectedly quit. Here's the full description from Apple's support page for the update:Įnhancements to the Mac App Store to get your Mac ready to upgrade to Mac OS X Lion. Most importantly, the Snow Leopard 10.6.8 update will add 'Enhancements to the Mac App Store to get your Mac ready to upgrade to Mac OS X Lion,' so make sure you install it if you plan to get the $30 upgrade next month. Mac OS X 10.6.8 is now available for download here or its Software Update mechanism, and brings with it a number of 'general operating system fixes,' including improved VPN reliability, and removal of known variants of Mac Defender. Apple has released what seems to be the last update to Mac OS X Snow Leopard before its next major operating system version, Mac OS X Lion 10.7, hits the market.