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Q: can i upgrade from os x 10.4.11 to something better?

can i upgrade from os x 10.4.11 to something better?

Mac Pro, Mac OS X (10.4.11)

Posted on Jun 5, 2012 2:48 AM

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  • by Texas Mac Man,

    Texas Mac Man Texas Mac Man Jun 5, 2012 6:39 AM in response to Seuoe1
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    Jun 5, 2012 6:39 AM in response to Seuoe1

    The Mac Pro has a PowerPC processor, so the max OS is Leopard 10.5.x.

     

    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 Limnos,

    Limnos Limnos Jun 5, 2012 9:20 AM in response to Texas Mac Man
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    Jun 5, 2012 9:20 AM in response to Texas Mac Man

    Texas Mac Man wrote:

     

    The Mac Pro has a PowerPC processor, so the max OS is Leopard 10.5.x.

    The Mac Pro has an Intel processor, so you can upgrade beyond Leopard.  It would help in this case to have exact specifications on the computer because the level to which you can upgrade will depend upon the specifics.

     

    To get more information about your computer, go to the Apple in the upper left corner of any window, then "About This Mac", then "More Info..."  Copy and paste the information here, but omit the serial number and Hardware UUID (if present).

     

    You can almost certainly upgrade to Snow Leopard and possibly even Lion.  Some of this will be determined by your hardware, and some by the extent to which you are willing to pay for new application versions if you run old software.

     

    General post on upgrading from Tiger to Lion - https://discussions.apple.com/message/18281569

  • by a brody,

    a brody a brody Jun 7, 2012 6:23 PM in response to Seuoe1
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    Jun 7, 2012 6:23 PM in response to Seuoe1

    Make sure you have a Mac Pro, and not a PowerMac G5.  To tell the difference go to Apple menu -> About This Mac.  If it is a Mac Pro, you can go to 10.5, 10.6, or 10.7 (with 2 GB of RAM minimum).  If you have a PowerMac G5, the max you can get to is 10.5.8.