Apple Insider reports that Apple has released OS X 10.8.1, the first security and maintenance update for its Mountain Lion operating system

OS X 10.8.1 is now available for download through the Mac App Store. Users can also obtain a manual installer of the update direct from Apple.

Apple's release notes state that the update will improve the stability and compatibility of a user's Mac. The list of fixes provided by Apple are:

Resolve an issue that may cause Migration Assistant to unexpectedly quit
Improve compatibility when connecting to a Microsoft Exchange server in Mail
Address an issue playing audio through a Thunderbolt display
Resolve an issue that could prevent iMessages from being sent
Address an issue that could cause the system to become unresponsive when using Pinyin input
Resolve an issue when connecting to SMB servers with long names
Address a issue that may prevent Safari from launching when using a Proxy Automatic Configuration (PAC) file
Improve 802.1X authentication with Active Directory credentials.

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