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An update to Mac OS X Lion Developer Preview 2 has been pushed out via Software Update. The download comes in at around 1GB and changes aren’t specific other than being “recommended for all users running Mac OS X Lion Developer Preview 2.”

Also, XCode 4.1 update includes a reference to “support Mac OS X Lion preview 3,” suggesting that Lion Developer Preview 3 may be released in the near future. XCode 4.1 preview 3 is a required update if you use Lion DP2.

Mac OS X Lion Developer Preview 2 was released to developers on March 30. As always, backup your Mac before installing system updates. and use dual boot method if you plan on trying out the Lion preview releases.

Lion Developer Preview 2 Update 1 Package – Direct Downloads

Here are direct download links from Apple for Dev Preview 2 Update 1 Package installers. These do NOT contain the full installation of Lion, only the update package released today.

• Lion Client DP2 Update 1
• Lion Server DP2 Update 1
• Lion Server Essentials DP2 Update 1
• Lion Server Admin Tools DP2 Update 1

Mac OS X Lion is due for release this summer, possibly on June 6 at WWDC 2011.