HT201541: Update the software on your Mac
Learn about Update the software on your Mac
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Apr 16, 2012 4:52 PM in response to Barb Welshby Niel,All free Apple updates applicable to your configuration will be available in the Software Update pane of System Preferences. Anything else, including Mac OS X 10.5, needs to be purchased.
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Apr 17, 2012 9:20 AM in response to Barb Welshby a brody,https://discussions.apple.com/docs/DOC-2275 explains what you need to upgrade to Leopard.
https://discussions.apple.com/docs/DOC-1707 explains which versions of iLife and iPhoto might work with the final configuration you choose.
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Apr 17, 2012 2:26 PM in response to Barb Welshby Texas Mac Man,iPhoto is part of Apple's iLife. Look at this link It shows what iLife version will run on what OS version.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ILife
Currently you can use iLife 08. If you upgrade to OS 10.5, you can use iLife 09. You'll have to find a used copy of these, probably on eBay.
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
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
