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Jul 19, 2012 1:13 PM in response to Maui Manby stevejobsfan0123,I don't know. Usually Apple posts specifications for the requirements for an OS upgrade, but this time they only put the years of supported machines.
So, guess if I can't run Mountain Lion, I'll just get along with Lion.
OK then. That's what you'll have to do.
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Jul 19, 2012 1:16 PM in response to Maui Manby Kappy,Mountain Lion requires a model that has 64-bit EFI boot ROMs which early Intel models do not have, thus, they cannot boot Mountain Lion's 64-bit kernel. Unlike Lion, ML will not support older 32-bit EFI boot ROM machines. This is not something that just happened in 4-6 months. ML never supported the older models. See:
Apple - OS X Mountain Lion - Read the technical specifications.
Mac OS X- 64-bit kernel frequently asked questions
OS X- Starting up with the 32-bit or 64-bit kernel
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Aug 7, 2012 9:34 AM in response to Kappyby bheliker,Ok. So if I didn't upgrade to Lion at the time, is there any way to get Lion now, since I can't install Mtn Lion?
Cheers,
Brett
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Aug 7, 2012 9:51 AM in response to bhelikerby Paul_31,Apparently you can order by phone to the Apple Store. I believe they give you a redemption code you use in the MAS.
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Aug 7, 2012 10:18 AM in response to bhelikerby lizardcarter,To order Lion, call: 1800.800.2775 they will give you a redemption code to use in the app store.
Maui Man, your iMac doesn't meet the requirements to run ML