My connection is very slow (1Mb cable/DSL). How can I download a a large-size update when the download starts over every time the connection is cut? Can I use a download manager with Software Update?
MacBook Pro, Mac OS X (10.6.2)
Just to clarify, I want to download the new Mac OS X update which is about 1GB. With my connection, it will take days. I downloaded the program iGetter but it doesn't seem to sync with Software Update. Any ideas?
You will need to take your computer to a faster Internet connection or a Apple Store.
BTW, don't upgrade to Lion, the only way to reinstall the OS is via the Internet or a $69 USB thumb drive, but then you still need the updates.
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Thanks. I live in Madagascar so finding a faster connection is not possible. I need to update to 10.6.8 in order to update several applications.
Call Apple, perhaps they have a system in place to snail mail you a 10.6.8 Combo update disk that includes all your machines firmware etc.
We can't do it for you, because we all have different hardware specs.
LJPB wrote:
I live in Madagascar so finding a faster connection is not possible.
Don't download with Software Update. Use SU to find out what updates need to be applied, make a list, then go to
<http://support.apple.com/downloads/>
and download what you need; eg, the 10.6.8 Combo update is here
<http://support.apple.com/kb/DL1399>
You can use whatever browser and download manager you normally use. Once downloaded, install it as any other software.
However, if the connection is bad and slow, there's a chance that the file will be corrupted during download. You might have to try several times. Use https instead of http, and compare the downloaded file's checksum with Apple's. Here's how
My connection is very slow. How can I download a a large-size update when the download starts over every time the connection is cut? Can I use a download manager with Software Update?
