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Can Lion run on my iMac5,1?

Can Lion run on my iMac 5,1? It has a Core 2 Duo 2.0 processor.

iMac, Mac OS X (10.6.8)

Posted on Oct 29, 2013 12:20 AM

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Posted on Oct 29, 2013 12:22 AM

Welcome to Apple Support Communities


OS X Lion is compatible with your computer. Check that your iMac meets all the requirements > http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4949


If so, you can purchase OS X Lion in the Apple Online Store > http://store.apple.com/us/product/D6106Z/A/os-x-lion Make a backup of your files with Time Machine and check that your apps are compatible > http://www.roaringapps.com

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Oct 29, 2013 12:22 AM in response to albinoSQUIRREL

Welcome to Apple Support Communities


OS X Lion is compatible with your computer. Check that your iMac meets all the requirements > http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4949


If so, you can purchase OS X Lion in the Apple Online Store > http://store.apple.com/us/product/D6106Z/A/os-x-lion Make a backup of your files with Time Machine and check that your apps are compatible > http://www.roaringapps.com

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