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Cynnabenn Author

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Upgrade my OS 10.4.11 to Snow Leopard?

Can I upgrade my old Mac mini to Snow Leopard in one pass, or do I need to buy a new machine? I can still access all my apps but yahoo email is seriously impaired. Interface is radically changed, no delete, no spam options. Unable to upgrade adobe reader, or install flash player because my OS doesn't work with the current releases of their software.

Will my printer still work if I upgrade that many iterations ahead?

Thank you for any useful advice, direction, you can offer.

Mac mini, Mac OS X (10.4.11), Functionality of Apps impaired

Posted on May 20, 2014 11:23 AM

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stevejobsfan0123

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Posted on May 20, 2014 11:24 AM

What year is your Mac from? What processor?

 > About This Mac > More Info.

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stevejobsfan0123

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May 20, 2014 11:24 AM in response to Cynnabenn

What year is your Mac from? What processor?

 > About This Mac > More Info.

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May 20, 2014 11:25 AM in response to Cynnabenn

1. If you have an Intel Mac, you can upgrade directly. If you have a PowerPC Mac, it's not possible to upgrade to Snow Leopard.

2. It depends on what printer it is.

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May 20, 2014 11:27 AM in response to Cynnabenn

What model Mini?

Only Intel-based (vice Power PC G4) can go to SN (and mosteven later)

How to identify Mac mini models

If you have an Intel Mac then purchase SN here:

http://store.apple.com/us/product/MC573/mac-os-x-106-snow-leopard

A G4 can go as high as 10.5.8

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Cynnabenn Author

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May 20, 2014 5:22 PM in response to Niel

****. I have the Power PC G4. So I'm better off just buying a newer mini, right. Maybe a refurb like my current one. Thanks for your help.

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May 21, 2014 3:01 AM in response to Cynnabenn

I would try to get an Apple refurbished 2102 Mini. That is what I purchased. However, currently Apple does not have any available

http://store.apple.com/us/browse/home/specialdeals/mac

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