How do I access "complimentary storage?"No iCloud icon in Sys Prefs

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How do I access "complimentary storage?"No iCloud icon in Sys Prefs

My System Preferences does not show any iCloud icon.

I am guessing it is because I am in Snow Leopard, 10.6.8, and not Lion.

I don't want to upgrade to Lion - I don't like it and too many 3rd party apps will not work in it.

However, I did "move" to iCloud to keep my Mac/Me email address.

I'm confused now because Apple sends me email like this: (When you moved your MobileMe account to iCloud, we provided you with a complimentary storage upgrade...") and most recently, this: ("As a thank you to our former MobileMe members, we will continue to provide you with this complimentary storage upgrade at no charge, for an additional year, until September 30, 2013.")

But I do not know how to access this. There is no iCloud icon in my system preferences.

Can anyone help clarify this for me?

Thank you.

George

Mac Pro, Mac OS X (10.6.8), MacBookPro, older iPods, no Lion

Posted on Nov 27, 2012 11:41 AM

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Csound1

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Nov 27, 2012 11:51 AM in response to GeorgeInTheMountains

If you intend to stay on 10.6.8 you will only be able to use iCloud email, Snow Leopard does not support iCloud.

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Nov 29, 2012 12:51 PM in response to Csound1

Csound1

Thanks. I thought as much but Apple has sent me these notifications of complimentary storage more than one time. I began wondering if I was missing something.

I'm tempted to upgrade but really don't care for Lion since I believe I will lose all the applications currently working via Rosetta. And...I keep hoping Apple will back away from the rigid position it has taken with Cloud demolishing iDisk-.Mac- Mobile Me unless upgrading to Lion.

After 25 plus years an Apple advocate, I find myself left behind, pushed aside without regard. This was a harsh move on their part and offers of complimentary storage seem ludicrous.

Anyway, thanks.

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