Q: I have (5) eMacs, (2) 1GHz, (1) 1.25GHz, and (2) 1.42GHz, running, 10.4.11, can I purchase, just one Leopard upgrade to service, all of my computers? I really appreciate your, assistance, in this, I can't find the answer, anywhere. Thanks.
I, have (5) eMacs, (2) 1 GHz, (1) 1.25GHz, and, (2) 1.42 GHz, Will, I be, able to purchase, A, single copy of, Leopard, to upgrade all my eMacs? I've, tried, to, find, the, answer, to, this, on my own, but to no avail. Any assistance, on this, would be appreciated. Thanks, in advance!
PowerMac, Mac OS X (10.5.8), eMac (2) 80GB & 160GB
Posted on Apr 29, 2012 1:07 PM
Your biggest problem will be finding a retail copy of the Leopard install DVD. Finding a Family Pack will be even harder.
Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard installation system requirements
http://support.apple.com/kb/TA24950
Leopard is no longer available at the Apple Store but may be available by calling Apple Phone Sales @ 1-800-MY-APPLE (1-800-692-7753).
If you can't obtain a retail install DVD from Apple, look on eBay or Google the installer part numbers to possibly find at an on-line store. Here's what to look for:
MB427Z/A Leopard 10.5.1 install DVD
MB576Z/A Leopard 10.5.4 install DVD
MB021Z/A Leopard 10.5.6 install DVD (single user)
MB022Z/A Leopard 10.5.6 install DVD (5-user family pack)
Installing Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1544
Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard Installation and Setup Guide
http://manuals.info.apple.com/en/leopard_install-setup.pdf
After you install the base 10.5, download & install the 10.5.8 combo update at http://support.apple.com/downloads/Mac_OS_X_10_5_8_Combo_Update
The DVD should look like this
Caution - Leopard does not support classic mode. So, if you currently open OS 9 apps in classic mode, you won't be able to do this if you upgrade to Leopard.
Cheers, Tom
Posted on Apr 29, 2012 6:27 PM
