HT1443: What is an OS X reference release?
Learn about What is an OS X reference release?
-
All replies
-
Helpful answers
-
Jun 3, 2013 4:40 PM in response to domwardby Niel,★HelpfulChoose About this Mac from the Apple menu and check the processor.
If it's a G3, no further upgrades are available.
If it's a G4 or G5, buy a retail Mac OS X 10.5 DVD from a source such as Amazon or eBay; Apple still might have copies in stock if you phone them.
If it's an Intel Mac, buy a Mac OS X 10.6 DVD from the online Apple Store.
(83736)
-
Jun 3, 2013 4:40 PM in response to domwardby OGELTHORPE,10.4.11 is the last version. (Nov 14, 2007)
Ciao.
-
Jun 3, 2013 4:41 PM in response to domwardby Kappy,★HelpfulIf you have a 2002 Quicksilver (3,5) 933 MHz machine or later, then you could upgrade to 10.5.8 - Leopard.
-
Jun 3, 2013 7:22 PM in response to domwardby Texas Mac Man,Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard installation system requirements
http://support.apple.com/kb/TA24950
Look on eBay or Google the installer part numbers to possibly find at an on-line store. Here's what to look for:
MB427Z/A Leopard 10.5.1 install DVD
MB576Z/A Leopard 10.5.4 install DVD
MB021Z/A Leopard 10.5.6 install DVD (single user)
MB022Z/A Leopard 10.5.6 install DVD (5-user family pack)
Installing Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1544
Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard Installation and Setup Guide
http://manuals.info.apple.com/en/leopard_install-setup.pdf
After you install the base 10.5, download & install the 10.5.8 combo update at http://support.apple.com/downloads/Mac_OS_X_10_5_8_Combo_Update
The DVD should look like this
Caution - Leopard does not support classic mode. So, if you currently open OS 9 apps in classic mode, you won't be able to do this if you upgrade to Leopard.
Cheers, Tom
