This is what I have: iMac8,1, 6 MB Mem, 2 GB B Speed, 1.07 GHz....
What is the best way to upgrade from OS X 10.5.8 to either snow leopard or lion? Where do u find snow leopard?
Mac Pro
Phone the online Apple Store and order a Mac OS X 10.6 DVD. If you want to upgrade to 10.7 but not 10.8, order a download code for 10.7 at the same time; installing the DVD and running Software Update is necessary to use the code or buy 10.8.
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Start by checking if you can run Snow Leopard:
Requirements for OS X 10.6 'Snow Leopard'
http://support.apple.com/kb/SP575
Whilst Apple have withdrawn Snow Leopard from their stores, you can still get it from Apple by calling 1-800-MY-APPLE (if you are in the USA) and they will supply the SL DVD for $20 for a single user, or $30 for a family pack that covers up to 5 Macs. You can also purchase the code to use to download Lion from the same number (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/
If you are outside the US call your national Apple Helpline:
http://support.apple.com/kb/HE57
If you're in the UK, use this number: 0871 508 4400
When you have installed it, run Software Update to download and install the latest updates for Snow Leopard.
To use iCloud you have to upgrade all the way to Mountain Lion:
Upgrade OS X 10.5.8 to Snow Leopard or Lion
