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Q: OS X 10.5.8 (which is an OS X version also no longer being updated by Apple). Is this true? if yes, why is that?

I have Mac OS X 10.5.8 instslled on my my iMac and I've got this message using chrome...

Chrome no longer supports Mac OS X 10.5

 

Google Chrome on Mac OS X 10.5 (Leopard) will stop receiving any updates following Chrome 21. This includes new features, security fixes and stability updates. If you’re not sure what OS version you’re on, go to the Apple icon on the top left corner and click About This Mac to find out. If you already have Chrome installed, you can still use Chrome, but it will no longer be auto-updated. In addition, you’ll be unable to install Chrome on any Mac still running 10.5 (which is an OS X version also no longer being updated by Apple). While we understand this is an inconvenience, we are making this change to ensure we can continue to deliver a safe, secure, and stable Chrome for the most Mac users possible.

iMac, Mac OS X (10.5.8)

Posted on Jul 5, 2012 12:26 PM

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Q: OS X 10.5.8 (which is an OS X version also no longer being updated by Apple). Is this true? if yes, why is that?

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  • by Grant Bennet-Alder,

    Grant Bennet-Alder Grant Bennet-Alder Jul 5, 2012 12:35 PM in response to centofiori
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    Jul 5, 2012 12:35 PM in response to centofiori

    10.8.0 is expected to be released this month. If you connect your Mac to the ever-evolving Internet, you need to stay more current with software Updates, or risk having it be overrun by malware.

     

    If you prefer to run only the software that came on your Mac plus what you have added over the years since 10.5 was originally issued, you are welcome to do that. It will continue to work just as well as the day it was issued. But it would be folly to leave it connected to the Internet and expect everything to be fine. The Internet is not staying the same.

  • by The hatter,

    The hatter The hatter Jul 5, 2012 12:49 PM in response to centofiori
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    Jul 5, 2012 12:49 PM in response to centofiori

    My brother finally realized his 2006 iMac was no longer supported and that security updates are more important than ever.  There was one patch to help with the recent flash-based <?> malware for those systems running 10.5.8

     

    Lion though allows you, if you buy Parallels 7 and have Snow Leopard (there is a $69 flash memory OS with both from Apple) you can run 10.6.8 as a guest OS VM under Lion - if you have the resources to do so to run "reasonably" well.

     

    Seeing how the iMac has not been updated for many many months and due for a refresh, and there is Mountain Lion on the near horizon -

     

    In the meantime, the latest Chrome did include a lot of security patches (scares me that we think we are safe and secure and they are open about it, but not sure if my trust is warranted). FF 13.x still supporting you?

     

    Is your Mac eligible for 10.8? then of course maybe time to get ready -Lion dropped Rosetta and therefore support for older PowerPC code base. So you might have some housecleaning and updates that are needed.

     

    http://roaringapps.com/

     

    And to find other iMac users... you might want to go here: (and maybe we can get this moved)

    https://discussions.apple.com/community/desktop_computers/imac_intel