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I need to enable assistive devices in order to play some games in my Macbook but I cannot even find "Universal Access" in my System Preferences. Is it only available for Lions?
MacBook, Mac OS X (10.5.8)
First off, you don't need to install 10.6 to get up to 10.7. However, it does make it easier, in that you don't need to erase and install your system. 10.7 will erase and install on any supported system (including yours). Upgrading the RAM will optimize some applications. Regardless, read this tip, and see if you are really ready for 10.7: https://discussions.apple.com/docs/DOC-2465
The reason as to why I chose to upgrade to Snow Leopard first is because in the link I provided it says that "to upgrade your Mac to OS X Lion, you must be running OS X Snow Leopard. If you have OS X v10.5 Leopard, purchase OS X v10.6 Snow Leopard now and install it on your Mac. Then buy OS X Lion as a digital download from the Mac App Store".
I think, for now, I would prefer to install the latest version of the Snow Leopard. If I understood correctly, it does not require me to erase my HD (I have backup, of course).
That's correct. Upgrading to Snow Leopard does not require an erase. And good for you with your backup.
Just following your good suggestions! I think the upgrade will solve this problem, indeed (or, rather, it is not a problem if I have Universal Access in German, as long as it is enabled) - once I make it and if I have more questions regarding that, I shall address this forum again.
I want to thank everyone in this thread for their immediate and continued assistance, especially a brody and BDAqua, I very much appreciate it! You've been brilliant and you can have this cake: http://cakesbyrosa.files.wordpress.com/2008/08/thank-you-all.jpg?w=450 😉 Cheers!
Beautiful cake, thanks! 🙂
Does Mac OS X Version 10.5.8 have no Universal Access- pane in the System Preferences?
