Jesse Taylor2

Q: can't access itunes store?

I would like to be able to access itunes store to look for software and novelty purchases (music etc.). How can I seek material I might like to buy through itunes?

PowerBook, Mac OS X (10.4.11)

Posted on Jan 24, 2012 7:38 PM

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  • by Braby,

    Braby Braby Jan 25, 2012 3:52 AM in response to Jesse Taylor2
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    Jan 25, 2012 3:52 AM in response to Jesse Taylor2

    To access the iTunes store you need at least version 10.0. of iTunes.

    Unfortunately to run iTunes version 10.0 and above you need to have OSX10.5 (Leopard) installed on your

    computer - 10.5.8 is also the last of the OSX family that will run on even the most recent of the PowerBook series. You may be able to source a full retail version of 10.5 but I'm afraid time has caught up with your PowerBook.....

  • by Texas Mac Man,

    Texas Mac Man Texas Mac Man Jan 25, 2012 5:50 AM in response to Jesse Taylor2
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    Jan 25, 2012 5:50 AM in response to Jesse Taylor2

    What PowerBook model do you have? Tiger 10.4 is the max OS for some PBs.

     

    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