I have FCP 6 and I've had nothing but problems with Compressor and DVD studio, I would just like to scrap 6 and move on to 10but use my same laptop, which is still running OSX 10.5.8, What do I need to do? to make this happen?

You will need an Intel Mac with at least a Core 2 Duo processor and an Open CL capable graphics card running 10.6.8. See the full specs here: http://www.apple.com/finalcutpro/specs/

You can get the trial version here: http://www.apple.com/finalcutpro/trial/

You can also run FCS and FCP X side by side: http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4722

Adding to what Mishmumken has told you:

You should be aware that if you still want to create full-featured DVDs after upgrading, you'll either have to find a way to make Compressor>DVDSP work for you, switch to the more limited iDVD, or invest in a third party authoring solution. FCX does have DVD burning capabilities, but it's very limited.

Russ

Adding on, I can tell you that my 6 year old MacBook Pro can't run FCPX because it's not a Core 2 Duo procesor so it's not 64 bit.

Now why don't we look at your issues with Comrpessor and DVDSP and see if we can solve those. I use both all the time and they work well for me, so maybe I (we) can help you with that instead.

-Brian

abelvideo wrote:

I can try to open Compressor in or out of FCP and nothing happens, the same with DVD Studio, except with DVD Pro I get the spining disc and then nothing.

Sorry to hear your story. The overwhelming majority of users find FCS to be stable. (do a search). Your experience is unusual and could be caused by any number of fixable problems. Hard to be any more specific without getting a lot more details about the crashes.

Russ

abelvideo wrote:

..... I finally did find involved clicking and dragging folders and files one by one to try it fix it from deep into utlity folders and such that I just gave up and been working with what I got, it really *****

If you have difficulties fixing problems with software that is acting up I would suggest that you do a clean install of your OS and the software. That is, after backing up your files, of course.

abelvideo wrote:

I am looking to go to a editing software that isn't Apple but will operate on a mac and has custum DVD capabilities included. But we'll see, best regards and thank you for your time.

Adobe CS is probably what you are looking for. But I'd go erase & install before throwing the towel.

mishmumken wrote

But I'd go erase & install before throwing the towel.

I cant endorse mishmumkens suggestion high enough.

I would urge you to try one last effort.

For the sake of two hours of your time you can reformat the drive and install final cut studio completly fresh, your OS will perform at its best as well.

click the link for best practice with clean install:

how to clean instal Leopard

good luck.