JLC184
Level 1
(0 points)
Q: Do I need to purchase new software?
Hi! I have a macbook version 10.7.5 and I can't download some apps from the app store that I've already purchased because I don't have the latest software. However, I couldn't download it from the apple site b/c I don't have version 10.9. Do I need to purchase new software? I really don't want to spent extra money when my laptop works great aside form not being able to download the apps!! Please help! Thank you!
MacBook Pro, Mac OS X (10.7.5)
Kappy
Level 10
(271,850 points)
The new OS X version, Mavericks, is free, but your computer must meet the installation requirements:
Upgrading to Mavericks
You can upgrade to Mavericks from Lion or directly from Snow Leopard. Mavericks can be downloaded from the Mac App Store for FREE.
Upgrading to Mavericks
To upgrade to Mavericks you must have Snow Leopard 10.6.8 or Lion installed. Download Mavericks from the App Store. Sign in using your Apple ID. Mavericks is free. The file is quite large, over 5 GBs, so allow some time to download. It would be preferable to use Ethernet because it is nearly four times faster than wireless.
OS X Mavericks- System Requirements
Macs that can be upgraded to OS X Mavericks
1. iMac (Mid 2007 or newer) - Model Identifier 7,1 or later
2. MacBook (Late 2008 Aluminum, or Early 2009 or newer) - Model Identifier 5,1 or later
3. MacBook Pro (Mid/Late 2007 or newer) - Model Identifier 3,1 or later
4. MacBook Air (Late 2008 or newer) - Model Identifier 2,1 or later
5. Mac mini (Early 2009 or newer) - Model Identifier 3,1 or later
6. Mac Pro (Early 2008 or newer) - Model Identifier 3,1 or later
7. Xserve (Early 2009) - Model Identifier 3,1 or later
To find the model identifier open System Profiler in the Utilities folder. It's displayed in the panel on the right.
Are my applications compatible?
