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Q: Can I update my Mac OS X 10.4.11 to a Mac OS X 10.5?

CAN I UPDATE MY MAC OS X 10.4.11 TO A MAC OS X 10.5 AND IF SO, HOW? 

THANKS

PowerBook, Mac OS X (10.4.11)

Posted on May 29, 2012 3:20 PM

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Q: Can I update my Mac OS X 10.4.11 to a Mac OS X 10.5?

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  • by Kappy,

    Kappy Kappy May 29, 2012 3:23 PM in response to family3
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    May 29, 2012 3:23 PM in response to family3

    Depends on what model you have. Open System Profile in the Utlities folder and report what you find displayed as the Model Identifier.

  • by Texas Mac Man,

    Texas Mac Man Texas Mac Man May 29, 2012 3:48 PM in response to family3
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    May 29, 2012 3:48 PM in response to family3

    If your procfessor speed is 867MHz or higher you can upgrade to Leopard. Otherwise you are at the max OS.

     

    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

    leopard.jpg

    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

  • by family3,

    family3 family3 May 29, 2012 4:09 PM in response to family3
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    May 29, 2012 4:09 PM in response to family3

    Kappy:  This is my first time doing this online conversation, so I am not sure I am doing it correctly.  I could not reply directly to you.

     

    I went where you said and the only thing I found that said: Machine Model: Power Book 5,6. Is this what you needed?? 

    Thanks,

    Carolyn

  • by Kappy,

    Kappy Kappy May 29, 2012 4:19 PM in response to family3
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    May 29, 2012 4:19 PM in response to family3

    Got it, thanks. You reply to me by clicking to a Reply link in the lower right of one of my posts. For example I'm replying to you by clicking on the Reply link of your post to me:

     

    Screen Shot 2012-05-29 at 4.15.50 PM.png

     

    Anyway, back to the question. Your computer can be upgraded to Leopard 10.5.8. However, to do so you will need to find a retail Leopard installer package. They are getting difficult to find, so you will need to search on amazon.com eBay, or Google to find a vendor. Be sure to only purchase a true retail package. They will cost you at least $129.00 or more. Your computer must also meet the other system requirements:

     

    Leopard System requirements

     

    You must have a Macintosh computer with:

     

    • an Intel processor or a PowerPC G4 (867 MHz or faster) or G5 processor
    • a DVD drive >built-in FireWire
    • at least 512 MB of RAM (additional RAM is recommended for development purposes)
    • a built-in display or a display connected to an Apple-supplied video card supported by your computer
    • at least 9 GB of disk space available, or 12 GB of disk space if you install the developer tools
  • by family3,

    family3 family3 May 29, 2012 4:55 PM in response to Kappy
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    May 29, 2012 4:55 PM in response to Kappy

    Hi Kappy:  Well, I just saw the Small "reply" at the bottom of your reply. Man, getting older is the pits!!

    Anyway, I all I could find is where it said : Machine Model: Power Book 5,6.  Is this what you were talking about?

     

    Thanks,

    Carolyn

  • by family3,

    family3 family3 May 29, 2012 4:57 PM in response to Texas Mac Man
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    May 29, 2012 4:57 PM in response to Texas Mac Man

    Texas Mac Man:

     

    Thanks!!!!!  My Processor is 1.5 GHz.  This is big enough, right?

  • by Niel,

    Niel Niel May 29, 2012 5:01 PM in response to family3
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    May 29, 2012 5:01 PM in response to family3

    Right.

     

    (66798)

  • by family3,

    family3 family3 May 29, 2012 5:07 PM in response to Kappy
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    May 29, 2012 5:07 PM in response to Kappy

    Hey Kappy:

     

    This is so wonderful.  I can't believe how easy it is to get help.  Thank you so much and the Texas Mac Man also, ya'll are great!!

     

    I use to know my way around my macs but I have had to work on a PC for the last 5 years and have forgotten alot of things.  How do I find out HOW MUCH DISK SPACE I HAVE AVAILABLE??

     

    The rest of the info both of your have given me will help me tremendously.  One other question.  Is it worth me adding Ram to this mac or should I buy a new one?  Also, if I do not have 9GB of disk space available, can I add disk space??

    Thanks again

    C

  • by Kappy,

    Kappy Kappy May 29, 2012 5:16 PM in response to family3
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    May 29, 2012 5:16 PM in response to family3

    That is a pretty old computer by tech standards (more than five years.) I would be inclined to buy a new one rather than spend money on an old one. But if it does all you wish to do, then there is no reason to get rid of it. You can install up to 2 GBs of RAM - 2 - PC-2700 DDR333 200-pin SO-DIMMs. That's ample for using Leopard.

     

    You cannot "add" hard drive space. You can put in a larger hard drive or you can delete unneeded files from the hard drive to regain space. The computer uses Ultra ATA/100 (ATA-6) drives, so you can look for what's available from vendors on the Internet. Be sure you are looking at notebook, 2.5" PATA, sized drive's. Installing may be a bit of a challenge. You should find useful information on disassembly at ifixit.com or macsales.com.

     

    To free up space: visit The XLab FAQs and read the FAQ on freeing up space on a hard drive. Also see Freeing space on your Mac OS X startup disk.

  • by family3,

    family3 family3 May 30, 2012 9:21 AM in response to Kappy
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    May 30, 2012 9:21 AM in response to Kappy

    Thank You!!!!