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Q: Free leopard download link

At the Apple Store I was told that I could go to the Online Apple Store to download Leopard. I cannot find it. Is there a direct link?

PowerBook, Mac OS X (10.5)

Posted on Aug 13, 2012 8:38 AM

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  • by Knucklesmac,

    Knucklesmac Knucklesmac Aug 13, 2012 8:56 AM in response to chefrc1
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    Aug 13, 2012 8:56 AM in response to chefrc1

    Hello,

     

    That is Incorrect. Apple do not have a download link for a free copy of Leopard.

    They may have been talking about the Leopard updates which are free. You should already have Leopard installed in order to perform an update. Software Update from the Apple menu to automatically check for the latest Apple software via the Internet.

     

    Hope this helps.

  • by Knucklesmac,

    Knucklesmac Knucklesmac Aug 13, 2012 9:01 AM in response to chefrc1
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    Aug 13, 2012 9:01 AM in response to chefrc1

    They may have been referring to the updates, in which case this should help you.

     

    http://support.apple.com/downloads/#10.5

     

    You will find the 10.5 updates available to download on the above link.

    Be sure to read the update descriptions before you download and install.

     

    Best of luck.

  • by Texas Mac Man,

    Texas Mac Man Texas Mac Man Aug 14, 2012 6:36 AM in response to chefrc1
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    Aug 14, 2012 6:36 AM in response to chefrc1

    There is no free or paid download link for Leopard OS 10.5. You have to buy a retail install DVD.

     

    Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard installation system requirements

    http://support.apple.com/kb/TA24950

     

    Leopard is no longer available at the Apple Store but may be available by calling Apple Phone Sales @ 1-800-MY-APPLE (1-800-692-7753).

     

    If you can't obtain a retail install DVD from Apple, look on eBay or Google the installer part numbers to possibly find at an on-line store. Here's what to look for:

     

    MB427Z/A  Leopard 10.5.1 install DVD

    MB576Z/A  Leopard 10.5.4 install DVD

    MB021Z/A  Leopard 10.5.6 install DVD (single user)

    MB022Z/A  Leopard 10.5.6 install DVD (5-user family pack)

     

    Installing Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard

    http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1544

     

    Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard Installation and Setup Guide

    http://manuals.info.apple.com/en/leopard_install-setup.pdf

     

    After you install the base 10.5, download & install the 10.5.8 combo update at http://support.apple.com/downloads/Mac_OS_X_10_5_8_Combo_Update

     

    The DVD should look like this

    leopard.jpg

    Caution - Leopard does not support classic mode. So, if you currently open OS 9 apps in classic mode, you won't be able to do this if you upgrade to Leopard.

     

     Cheers, Tom