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KML526
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Q: I am running OS X version 10.6.8 and I don't have the iCloud icon on my System Preferences.  I am trying to purchase a storage upgrade-how else can I do it?

I am running OS X version 10.6.8 and I don't have the iCloud icon on my System Preferences.  I am trying to purchase a storage upgrade-how else can I do it?

iMac, Mac OS X (10.6.8)

Posted on Oct 1, 2013 1:46 PM

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  • by Roger Wilmut1,

    Roger Wilmut1 Roger Wilmut1 Oct 1, 2013 1:51 PM in response to KML526
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    Oct 1, 2013 1:51 PM in response to KML526

    You can only buy a storage upgrade from the iCloud preference pane on a Mac running 10.7.5 or above, and iOS 5/6 device, or a PC running Windows 7 or 8. If you can't get access to a compliant device your only other option is to upgrade your Mac to Lion or Mountain Lion, provided it meets the requirements:

     

    The requirements for Lion are:

     

    • Mac computer with an Intel Core 2 Duo, Core i3, Core i5, Core i7, or Xeon processor
    • 2GB of memory
    • OS X v10.6.6 or later (v10.6.8 recommended)
    • 7GB of available space

     

    To purchase it you will have to ring Apple at the number given at the bottom left of this page.

     

    The requirements for Mountain Lion are:

     

    • OS X v10.6.8 or later
    • 2GB of memory
    • 8GB of available space

     

    and the supported models are:

     

    • iMac (Mid 2007 or newer)
    • MacBook (Late 2008 Aluminum, or Early 2009 or newer)
    • MacBook Pro (Mid/Late 2007 or newer)
    • Xserve (Early 2009)
    • MacBook Air (Late 2008 or newer)
    • Mac mini (Early 2009 or newer)
    • Mac Pro (Early 2008 or newer)

     

    It is available from the Mac App Store (in Applications).

     

    You should be aware that PPC programs (such as AppleWorks) will not run on Lion or above; and some other applications may not be compatible - there is a useful compatibility checklist at http://roaringapps.com/apps:table