I continue to be "stumped" as to how to "upgrade" my MacPro OS X Version 10.4.11 to meet the June 30, 2012 deadline to no avail. Apple Phone and "chat" assistance has proved courteous but helpless. What to do? My IPhone 3G appears to be current. HELP!

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I continue to be "stumped" as to how to "upgrade" my MacPro OS X Version 10.4.11 to meet the June 30, 2012 deadline to no avail. Apple Phone and "chat" assistance has proved courteous but helpless. What to do? My IPhone 3G appears to be current. HELP!

MacBook Pro, Mac OS X (10.4.11), no further Apple upgrades available

Posted on Jul 1, 2012 12:47 PM

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Answer 1

BDAqua

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Jul 1, 2012 2:07 PM in response to MythicDream2012

Hello,

Snow Leopard/10.6.x Requirements...

General requirements

* Mac computer with an Intel processor

* 1GB of memory (I say 4GB at least, more if you can afford it)

* 5GB of available disk space (I say 30GB at least)

* 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.

Which apps work with Mac OS X 10.6?...

http://snowleopard.wikidot.com/

It looks like they do still have it:

http://store.apple.com/us/product/MC573Z/A?fnode=MTY1NDAzOA

And it's been reported that if you have a MobileMe account Apple will send one free.

If it's a core Duo & not a Core2Duo, then it'll only run in 32 bit mode.

Lion/101.7 System requirements

• x86-64 processor (Macs with an Intel Core 2 Duo, Intel Core i3, Intel Core i5, Intel Core i7, or Xeon processor.)

• At least 2GB of memory, I say 6 GB

• Latest version of Mac OS X Snow Leopard (10.6.8), with the Mac App Store installed

• At least 4GB of disk space for downloading, I say 50 GB.

Like Snow Leopard, Lion does not support PowerPC-based Macs (e.g., Power Macs, PowerBooks, iBooks, iMacs (G3-G5), eMacs).

Lion also does not support 32-bit Intel Core Duo or Core Solo based Macs. Rosetta is no longer available in Lion, which means Lion no longer supports PowerPC applications.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mac_OS_X_Lion#System_requirements

http://www.apple.com/macosx/how-to-buy/

What applications are not compatible with Mac OS X 10.7 "Lion"?

http://ow.ly/5Iz09

http://roaringapps.com/apps:table

Or, if you can afford to erase everything & spend $10 more than the 10.6 Disc & 10.7 from the App Store...

It looks like Apple will have has Lion available on USB drives for $69...

http://store.apple.com/us/product/MD256

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Answer 2

a brody

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Jul 5, 2012 9:15 AM in response to MythicDream2012

MacPro is a desktop. All Mac Pros can upgrade to Lion, 10.7.2, and iCloud. MacBook Pro is a notebook. Only MacBook Pros with 1 GB (greater than 768MB) of RAM can upgrade to Snow Leopard 10.6.8). Only MacBook Pro 2,1 or later can upgrade to Lion., and thus 10.7.2, and iCloud. Some alternatives for iCloud are listed on my user tip here:

https://discussions.apple.com/docs/DOC-2551

Go to your Apple menu -> About This Mac -> More info or System information to discover what you have.

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Answer 3

Jul 11, 2012 6:52 AM in response to MythicDream2012

Backup first

It is always best to have a full bootable backup before you upgrade. If you fail to do this you will be unable to return to this OS if you decide you don't like the new OS. Also there is a slight chance that an install could lose everything on the Mac. The backup must be to an external hard disk. Preferably use Carbon Copy Cloner to make a bootable backup of the whole disk.

Erase before the install

Once you have a bootable backup on an external disk it is best to erase the internal disk with the new installer DVD before you install.

During the install

Preferably do not import any data or preferences from earlier OSs during the install process as this can reintroduce bugs.

OS numbers and names

OS X 10.4.x - Tiger

OS X 10.5.x - Leopard

OS X 10.6.x - Snow Leopard

OS X 10.7.x - Lion

OS X 10.8.x - Mountain Lion

More about Macs

The Apple History site has specifications for every Mac ever produced: http://www.apple-history.com/

Upgrade to Leopard

Those wishing to upgrade to Leopard should be aware that install disks can be expensive unless you contact Apple. Details: http://lowendmac.com/deals/best-os-x-leopard-prices.html Standard Leopard installers impose several hardware limitations including speed and RAM size but all these restrictions can be overcome. Google for details. Leopard works well at 500 MHz with 1 GB of RAM and many happy users have less than this.

Upgrade beyond Leopard

OSs beyond OS X 10.5.8 require an Intel processor. If in doubt check this: Click the apple at the top left of your screen and select 'About this Mac'. This will give you your OS number. Then click 'More Info' to see which processor you have. If it says PowerPC you cannot upgrade to Snow Leopard and above. If you have an Intel Mac it is well worth upgrading to Snow Leopard now and then considering other options after that. You can buy Snow Leopard here: http://store.apple.com/us/product/MC573Z/A

Upgrade beyond Snow Leopard

Information about upgrading Snow Leopard to Lion or Mountain Lion: http://store.apple.com/us/product/MD256Z/A

Important

Check that your Mac complies with any requirements. If you are not in the US you should use the Change Country link at the bottom of Apple pages.

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