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Q: Does Snow Leopard include Iphoto?

I'm planning to upgrade from Leopard to Snow Leopard.  On the Apple site, it listed a number of applications included in Snow Leopard, but I didn't see Iphoto among them.  Does Iphoto come with Snow Leopard or, if not, will my old version of Iphoto still run with it?  I have a lot of photos in the Iphoto format and need to make sure.  Are there any applications that are included in Leopard that I might lose if I upgrade to Snow Leopard (for example, I also have Garage Band, which I didn't see listed, either)?

iMac, Mac OS X (10.5.8), 2.4 GHZ Intel Core Duo 1GB RAM

Posted on Dec 20, 2013 8:33 PM

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Q: Does Snow Leopard include Iphoto?

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  • by AnaMusic,

    AnaMusic AnaMusic Dec 20, 2013 8:38 PM in response to quiensera
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    Dec 20, 2013 8:38 PM in response to quiensera

    quiensera wrote:

     

    I'm planning to upgrade from Leopard to Snow Leopard. 

     

    The iLife Applications are not included in the Snow Leopard Disc.

  • by Kappy,

    Kappy Kappy Dec 20, 2013 8:38 PM in response to quiensera
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    Dec 20, 2013 8:38 PM in response to quiensera

    No. iPhoto is part of iLife, not OS X. The iLife applications can be purchased through the App Store. They require 10.9 for the current new versions.

     

    If you can't get them from the App Store, then you will need to find the old boxed DVD set for iLife '11 on eBay or Amazon.

     

    Upgrading to Snow Leopard

     

    You can purchase Snow Leopard through the Apple Store: Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard - Apple Store (U.S.). The price is $19.99 plus tax. You will be sent physical media by mail after placing your order.

     

    After you install Snow Leopard you will have to download and install the Mac OS X 10.6.8 Update Combo v1.1 to update Snow Leopard to 10.6.8 and give you access to the App Store. Access to the App Store enables you to download Mountain Lion if your computer meets the requirements.

     

         Snow Leopard General Requirements

     

           1. Mac computer with an Intel processor

           2. 1GB of memory

           3. 5GB of available disk space

           4. DVD drive for installation

           5. Some features require a compatible Internet service provider;

               fees may apply.

           6. Some features require Apple’s iCloud services; fees and

               terms apply.

  • by madrich,

    madrich madrich Dec 21, 2013 6:05 AM in response to AnaMusic
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    Dec 21, 2013 6:05 AM in response to AnaMusic

    If you have the two Leopard Installation Disks you should find it on there. (I do not remember which one.)

  • by seventy one,Helpful

    seventy one seventy one Dec 21, 2013 6:53 AM in response to madrich
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    Dec 21, 2013 6:53 AM in response to madrich

    The OP already suggests he/she doesn't have the disc and the suggestion Kappy makes to purchase the disk will provide only one.

     

    But applying the Snow Leopard upgrade when they have purchased it will not affect the existing status of the machine insofar as iPhoto is concerned.   All the photos should be accessible.   How well iPhoto will still work, I cannot say, but it worked well with mine.

  • by madrich,Helpful

    madrich madrich Dec 21, 2013 7:20 AM in response to seventy one
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    Dec 21, 2013 7:20 AM in response to seventy one

    I agree iPhoto 08 version 7.1.5 works great with Snow Leopard. It is unclear if OP does not have the Leopard Disks. If not, one can retrieve the App from a TM backup. If the OP "upgrades" to Snow Leopard, then the App should still be there after the OSX  SL installation.

  • by quiensera,

    quiensera quiensera Dec 22, 2013 3:15 PM in response to madrich
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    Dec 22, 2013 3:15 PM in response to madrich

    I have the ILife version that came with my 2008 Imac.  My computer's original operating system is Leopard, which is what I'm running now.  I thought maybe if I upgrade the system, Ilife would be upgraded also.  If not, that's okay, I'm fine with the old version.  I just wanted to make sure it will run with Snow Leopard, so I can access my photos. 

  • by a brody,

    a brody a brody Dec 22, 2013 4:47 PM in response to seventy one
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    Dec 22, 2013 4:47 PM in response to seventy one

    But applying the Snow Leopard upgrade when they have purchased it will not affect the existing status of the machine insofar as iPhoto is concerned.   All the photos should be accessible.   How well iPhoto will still work, I cannot say, but it worked well with mine.

    Not exactly true.  Upgrades increase the chances of data loss, if the data is not backed up.

    And then versions of iPhoto that worked with 10.5, may not work with 10.6, or 10.7, or 10.8.

     

    You should be aware that starting with 10.7 if you decide to go that far Rosetta is no longer present.  And makes a whole lot of old software unable to run without extra help.

  • by a brody,

    a brody a brody Dec 22, 2013 4:49 PM in response to quiensera
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    Dec 22, 2013 4:49 PM in response to quiensera

    Apple has always had two parallel running sets of software when it comes to iLife.

     

    This user tip explains the differences.

     

    This page also helps determine what's compatible starting with 10.6 and with 10.7 and up, I recommend going to http://www.roaringapps.com/

  • by seventy one,

    seventy one seventy one Dec 23, 2013 1:14 AM in response to a brody
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    Dec 23, 2013 1:14 AM in response to a brody

    Yes, see your point AB.   I was harking back to when I upgraded to Snow Leopard and had no trouble with iPhoto, although I did later buy 9.2.3.  Are you suggesting Rosetta has some effect on iPhoto?   I didn't imagine that.    I am normally careful and always alert people to the Rosetta factor when they write about upgrading to the Lion Family and Mavericks.   Quinsera didn't seem to want to go that far so I thought an alert unnecessary.

  • by quiensera,

    quiensera quiensera Dec 23, 2013 2:05 PM in response to seventy one
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    Dec 23, 2013 2:05 PM in response to seventy one

    I already heard about the Rosetta factor, but looks like all ILife applications are listed as "universal", so there hopefully wouldn't be a problem, even if upgrading further.

     

    I originally planned to upgrade all the way to Mavericks after getting Snow Leopard, but since so far I only bought an additional 2GB of RAM, for a total of 3GB, I decided I better wait with that until I can buy more (looks like 6GB would be the maximum for my computer.)