Apple has just released the 10.6.8 update for Mac OS X prior to release of OS X Lion. 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. Download and install the latest update now on your Mac!

Includes 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

Mac OS X v10.6.8 also includes fixes provided in the v10.6.7 Snow Leopard Font Update and several other fixes. Open Apple menu and choose Software Update to check for the latest Apple software, including this update. You can also update manually by downloading the OS X 10.6.8 update using the links below:

Download Mac OS X 10.6.8 Standalone Update

Mac OS X Server v10.6.8 Update Combo

Mac OS X Server v10.6.8 Update

Source: Apple via  [iClarified]

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OS X Lion was just unveiled at WWDC 2011 which is a major release with over 250 new features. The OS X Lion offers amazing new features like Multi-Touch Gestures, Full-Screen Apps, Mission Control, Launchpad, whole new Mail, AirDrop, Auto Save and Versions, and much more which all takes Mac further than ever.

Mac OS X Lion is coming in July to the Mac App Store and the upgrade to Lion costs just $29.99. The upgrade process has been made simply too easy as you can get Lion easily just like any other app from the Mac App Store. You no more need to visit a store, buy the upgrade discs and then upgrade your Mac to latest OS!

Video – Introducing OS X Lion

Upgrading your Mac to OS X Lion -

Before upgrading, make sure your Mac hardware and software is compatible with Lion. Just follow the steps given below to upgrade to Lion from the Mac App Store.

Step 1: Your Mac must have an Intel Core 2 Duo, Core i3, Core i5, Core i7, or Xeon processor to run Lion. Confirm it by clicking the Apple icon at the top left of your screen, then choose About This Mac.

Step 2: Make sure you have the latest version of Snow Leopard prior to purchasing OS X Lion from the Mac App Store. Click the Apple icon and choose Software Update to install the latest version of Snow Leopard.

Step 3: Buy and Download OS X Lion from the Mac App Store when it is released in July. Then follow the onscreen instructions to install Lion.

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Apple has finally opened the App Store publicly for all Mac OS X users. Mac App Store is very similar to iTunes App store, where you can choose from thousands of Apps and can easily download and install them on your Mac in a few clicks.

With the Mac App Store, getting the apps you want on your Mac has never been easier. No more boxes, no more disks, no more time-consuming installation. Click once to download and install any app on your Mac. The Mac App Store is now available as a software update for any Mac running Mac OS X Snow Leopard.

Users can browse Mac apps by category, such as games, productivity, music, and more. Or do a quick search for something specific. You can use the same iTunes password that you use to buy music and apps on iPad, iPhone, or iPod touch.

The Mac App Store has been included with the latest Mac OS X v10.6.6 Update, released today only. The 10.6.6 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.

To get App Store on Mac OS X, just download and install the Free Mac OS X v10.6.6 update. After updating, you’ll find a new icon of the Mac App Store in the Dock.

• Download Mac OS X v10.6.6 Update
• Download Mac OS X v10.6.6 Update (Combo)

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You may now Pre-order the Mac OS X 10.6 "Snow Leopard" upcoming update by Apple. Snow Leopard will ship in September 2009 and an upgrade will be available for existing Leopard users for $29.

Amazon has now started receiving pre-order requests, so you may order now your required build and receive it first (when it arrives).

– Pre-order Mac OS X version 10.6 Snow Leopard @ $29.00

– Pre-order Mac OS X Snow Leopard Family Pack (5-User) @ $49.00

– Pre-order Mac Box Set – (with Snow Leopard) @ $169.00

– Pre-order Mac Box Set Family Pack with Snow Leopard (5-User) @ $229.00

– Pre-order Mac OS X Server version 10.6 Snow Leopard @ $499.00

Mac Box set Includes iLife & iWork along with Snow Leopard.

Note: Only Apple OS X Leopard users are eligible for the Snow Leopard upgrade. Also, Snow Leopard will only run on Intel-based Mac computers.

Pre-order Mac OS X Snow Leopard

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