This update eliminates the noise made by the optical disk drive during system startup and wake from sleep on MacBook computers. When installation is complete, please run Software Update again, and install SuperDrive Firmware Update 3.0.

More Info: http://support.apple.com/kb/DL974

MacLife has compiled a list of 100 Snow Leopard Tips, Tricks, and Features for those looking to discover more about the new OS.

Include a couple features below but you should hit the link to check out the entire article on their site.

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It’s now official that the much awaited new Mac OS X Snow Leopard will start shipping a little earlier than the expected launch in September. So brace for the official launch on August 28th.

“Snow Leopard builds on our most successful operating system ever and we’re happy to get it to users earlier than expected,” said Bertrand Serlet, Apple’s senior vice president of Software Engineering. “For just $29, Leopard users get a smooth upgrade to the world’s most advanced operating system and the only system with built in Exchange support.”

Details of what’s new on Snow Leopard can be checked here.

Pre-order/Buy Mac OS X version 10.6 Snow Leopard and help support iMUG

Guys & gals, you can now pre-order the much anticipated Mac OS X Snow Leopard on Amazon. It As this product is expected to ship on September, it might be best to pre-order so that youll get it as soon as it starts shipping.

Here are the prices for it:
Single User Upgrade: Snow Leopard 10.6 – $29
Family Pack (5 users): Snow Leopard 10.6 – $49
Box Set: Snow Leopard + iWork & iLife – $169
Box Set Family Pack (5-User): Snow Leopard + iWork & iLife – $229
Server Version: Snow Leopard 10.6 – $499

Upgrade Path Alert for Snow Leopard
Please note, that only Apple OS X Leopard users are eligible for the Snow Leopard upgrade. Tiger & earlier OS users will need to purchase either versions of the upgraded Mac Box Set. Also, Snow Leopard will only run on intel-based Mac computers.