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bryanbuss

Q: "iCloud music library" doesn't even show up

in preferences - "iCloud music library" doesn't even show up for the option for me to turn on.
How do I fix this so apple music can be available on my iMac. (2009 iMac with version 10.6.8)

iMac, Mac OS X (10.6.8)

Posted on Dec 28, 2015 9:47 AM

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  • by Jimzgoldfinch,

    Jimzgoldfinch Jimzgoldfinch Dec 28, 2015 11:31 AM in response to bryanbuss
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    Dec 28, 2015 11:31 AM in response to bryanbuss

    Hi,

    You will need to upgrade your OS X and use latest version of iTunes.

     

    Mac System Requirements

    • Mac computer with an Intel processor
    • To play 720p HD video, an iTunes LP or iTunes Extras, a 2.0GHz Intel Core 2 Duo or faster processor is required
    • To play 1080p HD video, a 2.4GHz Intel Core 2 Duo or faster processor and 2GB of RAM is required
    • Screen resolution of 1024x768 or greater; 1280x800 or greater is required to play an iTunes LP or iTunes Extras
    • Broadband Internet connection to use Apple Music, the iTunes Store and iTunes Extras
    • Apple combo drive or SuperDrive to create audio, MP3 or back-up CDs; some non-Apple CD-RW recorders may also work. Songs from the Apple Music catalogue cannot be burned to a CD.

    • OS X version 10.8.5 or later, Apple Music requires OS X version 10.9.5 or later
    • 400MB of available disk space
    • Apple Music, Apple Music Radio, iTunes in the Cloud and iTunes Match availability may vary by country
    • iTunes Extras require OS X version 10.10.3 or later

     

    Jim