HT204448: About the OS X Mavericks v10.9.2 Update

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Buechel
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Q: Currently use Mac OS X version 10.5.8, how can I upgrade to OS Maverick X?

How can I upgrade to Mac OS X X Mavericks from Mac OS X version 10.5.8?

Posted on Apr 16, 2014 8:04 AM

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Buechel

Q: Currently use Mac OS X version 10.5.8, how can I upgrade to OS Maverick X?

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  • by Niel,Helpful

    Niel Niel Apr 16, 2014 8:06 AM in response to Buechel
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    Mac OS X
    Apr 16, 2014 8:06 AM in response to Buechel

    Back up your data, click here, and read the entire page. Mac OS X 10.7 and newer don't support PowerPC software such as Microsoft Office 2004.

     

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  • by benwiggy,Helpful

    benwiggy benwiggy Apr 16, 2014 8:15 AM in response to Buechel
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    Mac OS X
    Apr 16, 2014 8:15 AM in response to Buechel

    Pay particular attention to whether your model can run Mavericks or not. If it's old enough for 10.5 Leopard, then it may (or may not) be too old.

    You'll need to buy Snow Leopard from an Apple Store first. That's worth doing even if your Mac can go no further.

     

    If you can run Mavericks, then as Neil says, you'll need to update most of the third-party apps that you use, as the versions you have may not work well or at all on Mavx.