I am looking to update to a new imac with intel core processor. I am still old school with a powerbook G4. I want to know if I am going to have to upgrade all graphic programs right away after buying new computer. Thanks.

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angmiller Author

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I am looking to update to a new imac with intel core processor. I am still old school with a powerbook G4. I want to know if I am going to have to upgrade all graphic programs right away after buying new computer. Thanks.

I am looking to update to a new imac with intel core processor. I am still old school with a powerbook G4:)

I want to know if I am going to have to upgrade all graphic programs right away after buying new computer.

Trying to weigh ALL costs involved.

Thanks for any advice!!!

PowerBook, Mac OS X (10.5.8), new computer?

Posted on Jan 7, 2013 10:34 AM

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Answer 1

mende1

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Jan 7, 2013 10:35 AM in response to angmiller

Welcome to the Apple Support Communities

You will have to update all your applications. You have a PowerPC-based Mac. New Macs come with OS X Mountain Lion, and Apple, since OS X Lion, doesn't support PowerPC apps anymore, so you can only use Intel apps

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Answer 2

Jan 7, 2013 10:39 AM in response to angmiller

Anything you have that is powerpc code only will not run on a new machine. OS X 10.8 has no support for powerpc code (universal binary programs should be fine).

Other than that warning, without knowing exactly what programs you have, and what version you are on, it is hard to say whay will or will not migrate alright.

you might need to do some web searching and check apps at sites like roaringapps or on the programs Company web site.

http://roaringapps.com/apps:table

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