Software Update - no Download only option

Good afternoon.
The version of Software Update shipping with 10.6.n has no 'Download Only' option. A real nuisance when you are used to downloading updates and deploying them via Apple Remote Desktop.
Furthermore, some updates listed in Software Update are not on the Support/Downloads area to download manually.
I wonder if anyone out there has a workaround to enable Software Update to 'Download Only' please?
Brian Bowell
ICT Support
Berkley Normal Middle School.

Hi. Thanks for this. I already do what you suggest, but not all the indicated updates are available by download. There was a Bonjour update that was not listed in Support/Updates for example.
Brian Bowell.

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