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Bsting303
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Q: 10.5.8 update Help!

I have version 10.5.8 can I get 10.6.1? I would like to use the cloud but can't seem to get the update for my computer.  Is it too old?

MacBook, Mac OS X (10.5.8), none

Posted on Sep 17, 2012 9:20 AM

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Q: 10.5.8 update Help!

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  • by Niel,

    Niel Niel Sep 17, 2012 9:23 AM in response to Bsting303
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    Sep 17, 2012 9:23 AM in response to Bsting303

    Yes, by phoning the Apple Store and ordering Mac OS X 10.6. Mac OS X 10.7 requires a Core 2 Duo or better Mac.

     

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  • by John Galt,

    John Galt John Galt Sep 17, 2012 9:25 AM in response to Bsting303
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    Sep 17, 2012 9:25 AM in response to Bsting303

    ...  Is it too old?

     

    Your MacBook will either meet the hardware requirements for Snow Leopard, or it won't. Check the requirements here: http://support.apple.com/kb/SP575

     

    General requirements

    • Mac computer with an Intel processor
    • 1GB of memory
    • 5GB of available disk space
    • DVD drive for installation

     

    You may be able to buy Snow Leopard from Apple. Call 800-MY-APPLE and ask if it's still for sale. When it was available from the online Apple Store, it cost about $30.

     

    If Apple no longer sells it, buy it from your favourite software vendor.

  • by Niel,

    Niel Niel Sep 17, 2012 9:30 AM in response to John Galt
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    Sep 17, 2012 9:30 AM in response to John Galt

    All MacBooks and MacBook Pros running 10.5.8 or earlier meet those hardware requirements or can have more RAM installed to meet them.

     

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