HT201286: About the Mac OS X v10.5.8 Update
Learn about About the Mac OS X v10.5.8 Update
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Dec 8, 2012 2:14 PM in response to mike22315by BGreg,This is a nit, but you probably are wanting to install OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard? OS X 10.8 is Mountain Lion.
Are you downloading the OS X 10.5.8 combo update from here? You probably know to use Disk Utility to repair permissions before you apply the combo update, and then again after you apply it.
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Dec 8, 2012 2:15 PM in response to mike22315by BDAqua,Hi Rick, not that it'll help you with your 10.8 wishes, but try getting it diresctly.
Repair Permissions afterwords, reboot.
1058 Combo Update, 10.5.8...
http://support.apple.com/downloads/Mac_OS_X_10_5_8_Combo_Update
But if you really want 10.8, then...
Snow Leopard/10.6.x Requirements...
General requirements
* Mac computer with an Intel processor
* 1GB of memory (I say 4GB at least, more if you can afford it)
* 5GB of available disk space (I say 30GB at least)
* DVD drive for installation
* Some features require a compatible Internet service provider; fees may apply.
* Some features require Apple’s MobileMe service; fees and terms apply.
Which apps work with Mac OS X 10.6?...
http://snowleopard.wikidot.com/
Buy Snow Leopard > http://store.apple.com/us/product/MC573/mac-os-x-106-snow-leopard
Call Apple Sales...in the US: 1-800-MY-APPLE. Or Support... 1-800-275-2273
Other countries...