2011 MBP 13" i7, 10.6.8 update, no issues

So, I bit the bullet and decided to run the 10.6.8 update on
my MBP.  All went without a hitch.  Reboot after install was
only somewhat longer than usual (typically what I have seen
with past OSX updates).  Installed the new Parallels update,
and all is good.  My Sony 19". DVI monitor works without
any problems at all.
My procedure was as follows:
1.  Booted my system from my clone on a Firewire drive.
2.  I used Disk Warrior to do a file scan on the internal drive
    to check for corrupt files.
3.  Then used Disk Warrior to scan/repair/rebuild directories
      on the internal drive.
4.  Then used Disk Utility to repair permissions on the internal
      drive.
5.  Then, rebooted to the internal drive and updated my clone.
      (Wanted to make sure I had a nice clean backup, just in case)
6.  Ran the 10.6.8 Combo updater.
At this point, all seems to work well. No issues with external
display, no issues plugging in peripherals.
Also, no printing issues.  However, since my HP Laserjet 1022
is plugged into my Airport Extreme, not sure if it that means anything
for those who have had problems.

Next time an Apple employee tells me, "People don't post when they don't have a problem.", I'll be able to say "LIAAAAARRRR!!! LOOK HERE!!!!"

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