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Q: upgrade from os x tiger to leopard so i can use my ipod or iphone

recenly a friend sold me power mac g5 for cheap 100 dollars. to my surprise i cant use to put music on my ipod or iphone .what do ineed to change to be able to upgrade to leopard,he told me i couldnt upgrade to snow leopard only leopard.this is what i have processor dual 2GHZ POWER PC G5 2.5GB DDR SDRAM MACHINE MODEL powermac 7,3 .cpu type powerpc g5 3.0.so what do ineed to upgrade n if it can be done i know its an older model but it be nice to upgrade .thanx for the time n help u have a nice day

Posted on Jun 2, 2012 9:28 AM

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Q: upgrade from os x tiger to leopard so i can use my ipod or iphone

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  • by Niel,

    Niel Niel Jun 2, 2012 9:31 AM in response to xammy13
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    Jun 2, 2012 9:31 AM in response to xammy13

    You need to purchase and install a Mac OS X 10.5 DVD; places such as Amazon may sell these.

     

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  • by Texas Mac Man,

    Texas Mac Man Texas Mac Man Jun 2, 2012 1:50 PM in response to xammy13
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    Jun 2, 2012 1:50 PM in response to xammy13

    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

    leopard.jpg

    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

  • by MichelPM,

    MichelPM MichelPM Jun 2, 2012 11:27 PM in response to xammy13
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    Jun 2, 2012 11:27 PM in response to xammy13

    Last time I called Apple (which was about two months ago, or so) they told me OS X 10.5 is no longer in stock or available from them.

    They only go back as far as OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard, now.

     

    You can, also, find the 10.5 new in retail box DVD here.

     

    http://store.fastmac.com/product_info.php?cPath=10_5_7&products_id=359

     

    They have it for just a little mote than the original Apple retail price and it's new sealed in box.

     

    IF you can find the black retail 10.5 DVD disc cheaper, then go for it.

    I don't know about eBay, but Amazon is no bargain for these at this point.

    Prices are close to double Apple's original $129 price.

    You need the actual black OEM retail disc of OS X 10.5. Grey or Apple computer model-specific discs will not work.

     

    Good Luck!