I have an iMac running OS X v10.5.8. The processor is a 2GHz Intel Core 2 duo. Can I safely upgrade to Lion OS?

I'd like to upgrade my operating system on my iMac. Like I said, I have an iMac running OS X v10.5.8. The processor is a 2GHz Intel Core 2 duo. Can I safely upgrade to Lion OS?

iMac, Mac OS X (10.5.8)

Posted on Jun 28, 2012 1:43 PM

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Jun 28, 2012 1:51 PM in response to hpiet

You will need SL (10.6.8) to download and install from the App Store. You can buy a thumb drive with Lion and by-pass the SL install, but you are not saving any money by doing it that way.


Mountain Lion comes out next month. Just in case you want to wait. And be aware that neither Lion or Mountain Lion will run PPC applications.


Your computer may pass, but check here for full requirements.

http://support.apple.com/kb/SP629

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