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which os x install disc do i use for my (early) 2006 imac?

which os x install disc do i use for my (early) 2006 imac?

iMac, Mac OS X (10.6.8)

Posted on Jun 14, 2013 2:06 AM

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Jun 14, 2013 4:54 AM in response to piggylieu

The one that came with your iMac. If you are trying to upgrade the operating system from Snow Leopard:


First check via Software Update whether further updates are required.


You should look for the App Store icon, and you now need to set up your account:


http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4479


To use iCloud you have to upgrade at least to Lion, but some functions are only available in Mountain Lion:


http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4759


You can also purchase the code to use to download Lion (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/

which os x install disc do i use for my (early) 2006 imac?

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