it is always necessary. go to software update under the apple menu and follow the screens. On Nov 10, 2009, at 9:28 AM, Nicole Hutchins wrote: How necissary is it to download this update now? I just got my mac, so I'm still learning 10.6.1 and wasn't sure about updating just yet. :) Eternally His, Nicole Read and subscribe to get divinely inspired devotionals by email: www.nicolehutchins.wordpress.com