Byron88
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Q: How can I upgrade from OS10.4.11 to leopard?, How can I upgrade from OS10.4.11 to leopard?

I have an old mac book, with OS 10.4.11.  The DVD drive is shot, and even with an external one (or borrow one at the Mac Store) I can't find a DISC to upgrade to Leopard. (Forget upgrading to Snow L, or Lion).

 

I can no longer access the iTune store, and to download the latest iTunes I need to have an OS 10.5.

 

Is there anyway, cheaply, I can upgrade?

MacBook, Mac OS X (10.4.11)

Posted on Feb 13, 2012 4:23 PM

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Q: How can I upgrade from OS10.4.11 to leopard?, How can I upgrade from OS10.4.11 to leopard?

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  • by roaminggnome,

    roaminggnome roaminggnome Feb 13, 2012 4:25 PM in response to Byron88
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    Feb 13, 2012 4:25 PM in response to Byron88

    If your computer can support Leopard, then you would ahev to find an istall disk and purchse it.

     

    Have you called the Apple Store?

  • by BDAqua,

    BDAqua BDAqua Feb 13, 2012 4:44 PM in response to Byron88
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    Feb 13, 2012 4:44 PM in response to Byron88

    No cheap way for Leo, SL is only $29 though...

     

    Leopard requirements/10.5.x...

     

        *  Mac computer with an Intel, PowerPC G5, or PowerPC G4 (867MHz or faster) processor

     

    minimum system requirements

     

        * 512MB of memory (I say 1.5GB for PPC at least, 2-3GB minimum for IntelMacs)

        * DVD drive for installation

        * 9GB of available disk space (I say 30GB at least)

    Trouble is Apple no longer sells it, check eBay & such for the Retail version, not the Gray Discs...

    http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_nkw=mac+os+x+leopard+retail+10.5

     

    Snow Leopard/10.6.x Requirements...

     

    General requirements

       * Mac computer with an Intel processor

        * 1GB of memory (I say 2GB at least)

        * 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/

    It looks like they might still have it...

     

    http://store.apple.com/us/product/MC573Z/A?fnode=MTY1NDAzOA

     

    If it's a Core Duo & not a Core2Duo, then it'll only run in 32 bit mode.

  • by Texas Mac Man,

    Texas Mac Man Texas Mac Man Feb 13, 2012 6:38 PM in response to Byron88
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    Feb 13, 2012 6:38 PM in response to Byron88

    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