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Apple Releases ProKit 5.1 for Leopard and Snow Leopard

Tuesday March 2, 2010 5:38 PM PST by Eric Slivka

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Apple today released ProKit 5.1 for Leopard (Mac OS X 10.5), an update to the framework that provides the controls and user interface for Apple's pro applications.

This ProKit Update fixes issues with user interface software resources that are shared by Apple's professional applications.

The issues addressed include:
- Corrected an issue with improper scrolling behavior.
- Resolved memory leaks for improved performance.
- Addressed layout of interface elements in certain application alert windows.

The update is recommended for all users of Final Cut Studio, Final Cut Pro, Motion, Soundtrack Pro, DVD Studio Pro, Aperture, Final Cut Express, Soundtrack, Logic Pro and Logic Express.

The update weighs in at 32.39 MB and requires Mac OS X 10.5 or later.

Update: Apple has revised the description to note that the update is for both Leopard and Snow Leopard users.

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