Is there a Mac OS X v.10.3 download???

Hello! OSX 10.3 (Panther) is a purchased upgrade as is Tiger (10.4) Tom

Hi zuckie! And Welcome to Discussions!

Mac OS X Versions 10.1, 10.2, 10.3, and 10.4, are complete system upgrades that must be purchased.

The point upgrades, such as 10.1.x to 10.1.5 (Final) 10.2.x to 10.2.8 (Final), 10.3.x to 10.3.9 (Final), and 10.4.x to 10.4.7 (Pending), can be downloaded for free.

Tiger is available for purchase at The Apple Store (U.S.).

Panther, is no longer available directly from the Apple Online Store, as Tiger 10.4.x is the most up to date OS.

A Full Retail Version, of the Panther Install CDs, or a Full Retail Version of the Tiger Install DVD, can be purchased rather inexpensively, at some online Apple retailers, Amazon, eBay, AppleRescue, etc.

Be sure not to purchase grey, upgrade or machine specific CDs or DVDs.
Panther is only on CDs, not DVDs.
More info here Tip: Using OS X Install CDs/DVDs On Multiple Macs

Once Panther 10.3.x is installed, you can use the 10.3.9 Combo Update, to upgrade to the final version.

If your Mac meets the System Requirements for Tiger, you could also consider installing that.
And then use the 10.4.7 Combo Update.

You'll find System Requirements in these links.

Panther

Tiger

Additionally,

"Tiger ships on a DVD, but if your Mac doesn’t have a built-in DVD-ROM player, you’ll need CD media. When you buy Mac OS X Tiger, you qualify to purchase Tiger CDs for only $9.95."
Download The order Form Here. Media Exchange Program

Shop Carefully, Examine All Documention, And Good Luck!

ali b

zuckie:

Welcome to Apple Discussions:

In addition to the information already given this article explains Software update, upgrade--what's the difference?

Good luck.

cornelius

Susan:

You can upgrade directly from Jaguar to Tiger providing your computer meets the System Requirements for Tiger. The requirement for a DVD optical drive for installation can be gotten around by getting Tiger on CDs either through the Apple Media Exchange Program or from an online retailer like applerescue. Since your profile does not list what iMac you have it is difficult to tell you whether it will support Tiger, although all iMacs including and after the DV/DV SE 400 will support the latest version of OS X.

In response to your question about Panther, it is a very stable OS, and performs very well. It does not have some of the features that Tiger has, but most users never notice that. If you opt for Panther that would be an excellent choice. Either way you can't go wrong.

Good luck.

cornelius

You're Welcome Susan!

As cornelius stated, you can advance from Jaguar 10.2.x to Tiger 10.4.x, if your iMac meets the System Requirements. I posted the link in my previous reply, as well as the info on the Media Exchange Program.

The only reason I have not updated to 10.3.9, is pure procrastination!
The updater is languishing in my Packages folder.

I haven't used Tiger, so can't comment on it, but my system has never been more stable than it is now, running Panther.

I'm looking forward to purchasing a new iMac G5 with the newest OS, but because my trusty old iMac G3 is operating so well, I can't justify the expense just yet.
And I can live without Tiger for the nonce.

Also, I notice that you have marked your question as answered, but have not utilized the Helpful or Solved options. That may be intentional, but, if you are not aware of the benefits, of using that function, here is some information.

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In threads with multiple replies, it also alerts other readers, to which answers may have been helpful, or solved the issue.

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Specifically What are question answers?.

Good Luck!

ali b

Susan:

Glad your question has been answered. Now please take a moment to mark the responses that have been "helpful" (2) and the one that "solved" (or led to the solution of) your issue, if any. In addition to contributing to the reputation of those who responded, it marks those responses so that others who visit the thread seeking help can easily identify the "helpful" or "solved" responses. Just click on the button to the immediate left of the reply button on each post you wish to mark.

Thank you, and good luck.

cornelius