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how do I update to a newer Mac OS X version if I'm using 10.5.8. The app store doesnt work.??

I am running on OS X 10.5.8 and I need to upgrade to a new operating system. The Mac App store does not work, or does not allow me to do this and I can not upgrade. What is the solution to getting out of this outdated operating system?

Mac mini, Mac OS X (10.5.8)

Posted on Sep 30, 2012 12:59 PM

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Jan 11, 2013 3:37 AM in response to jkc12

Start by checking if you can run Snow Leopard:


Requirements for OS X 10.6 'Snow Leopard'


http://support.apple.com/kb/SP575


OS 10.6 Snow Leopard is once again available for $19.99 from the Apple Store:


http://store.apple.com/us/product/MC573/mac-os-x-106-snow-leopard


and in the UK:


http://store.apple.com/uk/product/MC573/mac-os-x-106-snow-leopard


but nobody knows for how long it will be available.


To use iCloud you have to upgrade at least to Lion, but some functions are only available in Mountain Lion:


http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4759


You can also purchase the code to use to download Lion (Lion requires an Intel-based Mac with a Core 2 Duo, i3, i5, i7 or Xeon processor and 2GB of RAM, running the latest version of Snow Leopard), or you can purchase Mountain Lion from the App Store - if you can run that:


http://www.apple.com/osx/specs/


When you have installed it, run Software Update to download and install the latest updates for Snow Leopard.

how do I update to a newer Mac OS X version if I'm using 10.5.8. The app store doesnt work.??

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