Mac OS X Version 10.6.8 build 10K549

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Mac OS X Version 10.6.8 build 10K549

Hi,

My first question is how do you tell the flavor of mac os from the build e.g.snow leopard, lion, maverick etc ? The kernel build in system profiler says Darwin, is that what determines the flavor ?

My actual problem is apple tv icon is not showing on the task bar. However, apple tv is working fine with iTunes ?

I have mid 2009 Mac Book Pro Mac OS X Version 10.6.8 build 10K549 fully updated as reported by OS update utility in the 'About Mac' option. Any suggestions ?

BR,

Sarfraz.

MacBook Pro, Mac OS X (10.6.8)

Posted on Nov 23, 2013 1:39 PM

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Roger Wilmut1

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Nov 23, 2013 2:14 PM in response to Sarfraz Ramay

10.6.anything is Snow Leopard, with 10.6.8 being the highest version of that. 10.7 is Lion, 10.8 is Mountain Lion and 10.9 is Mavericks.

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Answer 2

Nov 28, 2013 11:11 AM in response to Roger Wilmut1

Thanks Roger, sorry it took me a while to reply.

Can you please suggest if its worth updating from Snow Leopard to Maverick or any other OSx to get the apple tv icon in the taskbar ?

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Answer 3

Nov 28, 2013 11:20 AM in response to Sarfraz Ramay

I'm not familiar with the Apple TV - you could ask in the Using Apple TV forum.

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Answer 4

Nov 28, 2013 1:09 PM in response to Roger Wilmut1

Thanks!

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evgjj

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Feb 15, 2014 7:46 AM in response to Sarfraz Ramay

Hi Sarfraz,

I also have a Mac Pro, Mac OS XVersion 10.6.8, Wondering If I can update it to a better OS ? Any inputs?

Also My battery shows Service battery, What should I do ? Cycle count shows 792, Should I buy a new battery? If so, how much would it cost? Also my CD Player doesnt seem to work, The CD keeps ejecting. Let me know your inputs,.

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Answer 6

Feb 15, 2014 8:49 AM in response to evgjj

Hi,

Yes you can upgrade to Maverick.

I have no idea about the battery issues.

BR,

Sarfraz

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Eric Root

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Feb 15, 2014 9:49 AM in response to evgjj

Check that your computer is compatible with Mountain Lion/Mavericks.

To check the model number hold down the option/alt key, go to the Apple menu and select System Information.

iMac (Mid 2007 or newer) model number 7,1 or higher
MacBook (Late 2008 Aluminum, or Early 2009 or newer) model number 5,1 or higher
MacBook Pro (Mid/Late 2007 or newer) model number 3,1 or higher
MacBook Air (Late 2008 or newer) model number 2,1 or higher
Mac mini (Early 2009 or newer) model number 3,1 or higher
Mac Pro (Early 2008 or newer) model number 3,1 or higher
Xserve (Early 2009) model number 3,1 or higher

Your Mac needs:

OS X v10.6.8 or OS X Lion already installed
2 GB or more of memory (More is better - 4 GB minimum seems to be the consensus)
8 GB or more of available space

Check to make sure your applications are compatible. PowerPC applications are no longer supported after 10.6.

Application Compatibility

Applications Compatibility (2)

Battery Cycle Count

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