> I did all the troubleshooting I know...

But did you try re-running the 10.6.8 Combo Updater?

A re-run is the classic first step to take when dealing with update issues.

Edit: I've been running 10.6.8 for years with absolutely no issues, font or otherwise, and there's no inherent reason why you should be having trouble.

Last edited by artie505; 06/07/14 11:07 PM.
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