I have OS 10.5.8 and I want to run iMovie '09. What do I need to do?
I have OS 10.5.8 and I want to run iMovie '09. What do I need to do?
iMac
Which iMac do you have?
We need more info about your Mac to see if it will even be capable,
So we know more about it...
At the Apple Icon at top left>About this Mac, then click on More Info, then click on Hardware> and report this upto but not including the Serial#...
Hardware Overview:
Model Name: iMac
Model Identifier: iMac7,1
Processor Name: Intel Core 2 Duo
Processor Speed: 2.4 GHz
Number Of Processors: 1
Total Number Of Cores: 2
L2 Cache: 4 MB
Memory: 6 GB
Bus Speed: 800 MHz
Boot ROM Version: IM71.007A.B03
SMC Version (system): 1.21f4
iLife '09 System Requirements...
Hardware
- Mac computer with an Intel, PowerPC G5, or PowerPC G4 (867MHz or faster) processor.
- iMovie requires an Intel-based Mac, Power Mac G5 (dual 2.0GHz or faster), or iMac G5 (1.9GHz or faster).
- GarageBand Learn to Play requires an Intel-based Mac with a dual-core processor or better.
- 512MB of RAM; 1GB recommended. High-definition video requires at least 1GB of RAM.
- Approximately 4GB of available disk space.
- DVD drive required for installation.
Software
- Mac OS X v10.5.6 or later.
- QuickTime 7.5.5 or later (included).
Additional Requirements
AVCHD video requires a Mac with an Intel Core Duo processor or better. Visit iMovie ’09 Camcorder Support for details on digital video device and format support.
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3876