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Is it possible to upgrade Mac 10.5.2 to 10.6.2 using the build disc included with a mac mini?

Hi i have a macbook running 10.5.2 and i want to upgrade it. i heva a mac mini whivh came with a disc of 10.6.2 on it and i wanted to know weather i can safely upgrade my macbook using this disc, without wiping my memeroy. the thing is, its not just the standard 10.6.2 install disc, it says mic mini 10.6.2 install disc, so i belive it is a biuld disc ( if thats what they are called) and i wasnt sure if i can use this or not.

MacBook, Mac OS X (10.5.2)

Posted on Mar 30, 2012 11:14 PM

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Posted on Mar 31, 2012 12:49 AM

Hi Thomas,


Generally speaking Gray Install Discs are Machine specifific, but sometimes work on a Range of Macs released at the same time.


The 10.6 Reyail Disc is incredably cheap for an OS disc though... $29!

Snow Leopard/10.6.x Requirements...


General requirements

* Mac computer with an Intel processor

* 1GB of memory (I say 4GB 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.

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Mar 31, 2012 12:49 AM in response to Tomas Hölzbrucke

Hi Thomas,


Generally speaking Gray Install Discs are Machine specifific, but sometimes work on a Range of Macs released at the same time.


The 10.6 Reyail Disc is incredably cheap for an OS disc though... $29!

Snow Leopard/10.6.x Requirements...


General requirements

* Mac computer with an Intel processor

* 1GB of memory (I say 4GB 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.

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Is it possible to upgrade Mac 10.5.2 to 10.6.2 using the build disc included with a mac mini?

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