Available via the Software Update, Apple has released a new version of Mac OS X Snow Leopard, version 10.6.8. This update brings a number of improvements and prepares the Mac App Store for the upcoming Mac OS X Lion update in July.

The 10.6.8 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 that:

  • Enhance the Mac App Store to get your Mac ready to upgrade to Mac OS X Lion
  • Resolve an issue that may cause Preview to unexpectedly quit
  • Improve support for IPv6
  • Improve VPN reliability
  • Identify and remove known variants of Mac Defender

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