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I have a Mac OS X Ver. 10.5.8 can I upgrade it to one that will work better.

Is there a way to upgrade my Mac OSX 10.5.8? I get messages from places I go that this version is not sipported and to upgrade. I have been checking through MAC support but can't find anything I can do to help. thanks BobsC

MacBook, Mac OS X (10.5.8)

Posted on Jan 1, 2013 10:06 AM

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Jan 1, 2013 10:08 AM in response to BobsChamp

Upgrade Paths to Snow Leopard, Lion, and/or Mountain Lion



You can upgrade to Mountain Lion from Lion or directly from Snow Leopard. Mountain Lion can be downloaded from the Mac App Store for $19.99. To access the App Store you must have Snow Leopard 10.6.6 or later installed.


Upgrading to Snow Leopard


You must purchase Snow Leopard through the Apple Store: Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard - Apple Store (U.S.). The price is $19.99 plus tax. You will be sent physical media by mail after placing your order.


After you install Snow Leopard you will have to download and install the Mac OS X 10.6.8 Update Combo v1.1 to update Snow Leopard to 10.6.8 and give you access to the App Store. Access to the App Store enables you to download Mountain Lion if your computer meets the requirements.


Snow Leopard General Requirements


1. Mac computer with an Intel processor

2. 1GB of memory

3. 5GB of available disk space

4. DVD drive for installation

5. Some features require a compatible Internet service provider;

fees may apply.

6. Some features require Apple’s MobileMe service; fees and

terms apply.


Upgrading to Lion


If your computer does not meet the requirements to install Mountain Lion, it may still meet the requirements to install Lion.


You can purchase Lion by contacting Customer Service: Contacting Apple for support and service - this includes international calling numbers. The cost is $19.99 (as it was before) plus tax. It's a download. You will get an email containing a redemption code that you then use at the Mac App Store to download Lion. Save a copy of that installer to your Downloads folder because the installer deletes itself at the end of the installation.


Lion System Requirements


1. Mac computer with an Intel Core 2 Duo, Core i3, Core i5, Core i7,

or Xeon processor

2. 2GB of memory

3. OS X v10.6.6 or later (v10.6.8 recommended)

4. 7GB of available space

5. Some features require an Apple ID; terms apply.


Upgrading to Mountain Lion


To upgrade to Mountain Lion you must have Snow Leopard 10.6.8 or Lion installed. Purchase and download Mountain Lion from the App Store. Sign in using your Apple ID. Mountain Lion is $19.99 plus tax. The file is quite large, over 4 GBs, so allow some time to download. It would be preferable to use Ethernet because it is nearly four times faster than wireless.



OS X Mountain Lion - System Requirements


Macs that can be upgraded to OS X Mountain Lion


1. iMac (Mid 2007 or newer)

2. MacBook (Late 2008 Aluminum, or Early 2009 or newer)

3. MacBook Pro (Mid/Late 2007 or newer)

4. MacBook Air (Late 2008 or newer)

5. Mac mini (Early 2009 or newer)

6. Mac Pro (Early 2008 or newer)

7. Xserve (Early 2009)


Are my applications compatible?


See App Compatibility Table - RoaringApps.


Am I eligible for the free upgrade?


See Apple - Free OS X Mountain Lion upgrade Program.


For a complete How-To introduction from Apple see Upgrade to OS X Mountain Lion.

Jan 1, 2013 10:09 AM in response to BobsChamp

BobsChamp wrote:


Is there a way to upgrade my Mac OSX 10.5.8? ...


The first step in Upgrading... is to Snow Leopard = OS X 10.6.x


It is Not available as a download... It is a Paid Upgrade.


Do this first...


Check that your Mac meets the System Requirements for Snow Leopard...


Snow Leopard Tech Specs


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


If so... Purchase a Snow Leopard Install Disc...


http://store.apple.com/us/product/MC573Z/A/mac-os-x-106-snow-leopard



Other countries...


http://support.apple.com/kb/HE57



After the Successful Install, run Software Update to get the latest updates for Snow Leopard.



Be sure to make a Backup of your Current System Before Upgrading...

I have a Mac OS X Ver. 10.5.8 can I upgrade it to one that will work better.

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