How do you install osx 10.6 on disk that 10.8

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How do you install osx 10.6 on disk that 10.8

I have a MacBook (2009) with OSX 10.8.5 and I want to replace it with OSX 10.6. I have the Install DVD. When I first go to install I gat a message that I can not replace newer os with older os.

What I want to do is application testing.

How can I over come this?

MAC MINI SERVER (LATE 2012), OS X Mountain Lion (10.8.4)

Posted on Sep 26, 2013 5:41 PM

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Answer 1

nbar

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Sep 26, 2013 5:43 PM in response to jimasmith

Create a new partition, or use an external HD, and install Snow Leopard on it.

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Answer 2

Sep 26, 2013 6:11 PM in response to jimasmith

If you are willing to erase the drive, you can boot from the 10.6 disk and have it erase the drive, then run the 10.6 installer.

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Answer 3

Dec 30, 2013 7:39 PM in response to nbar

Is this possible without loosing all my apps in OS 10.8?

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