How do I upgrade from OS 10.5 to 10.6?

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How do I upgrade from OS 10.5 to 10.6?

I just purchased a track pad for an older iMAC 7.1. My OS is version 10.5.8, but I need a version later than 10.6.5 according to the track pad instructions. How do I obtain this version?

My software says it is updated and I didn't find this version to download on the software update page?

iMac, Mac OS X (10.5.8)

Posted on Jun 10, 2012 12:35 PM

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Kappy

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Jun 10, 2012 12:39 PM in response to suegru

Go to Apple's Online Store and order the Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard DVD - $29.00. Be sure your computer meets the requirements:

Snow Leopard General requirements

Mac computer with an Intel processor
1GB of memory
5GB of available disk space
DVD drive for installation
Some features require a compatible Internet service provider; fees may apply.
Some features require Apple’s MobileMe service; fees and terms apply.

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Answer 2

Jun 10, 2012 12:40 PM in response to suegru

http://store.apple.com/us/product/MC573Z/A

Snow Leopard (10.6) ships with version 10.6.3. Go to the Apple logo (upper left) and click Software Update to get it to 10.6.8.

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