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What can I do about os x 10.5.8

Am I stuck with this outdated system? Can't use new printers. No Face time. *****

Posted on Aug 4, 2014 11:21 AM

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Posted on Aug 4, 2014 11:23 AM

Choose About this Mac from the Apple menu and check the processor.


If it's a PowerPC Mac, yes.

If it's a Core Duo Mac, click here, install the DVD, and run Software Update.

If it's a Core 2 Duo or better Mac, upgrade it as if it was a Core Duo Mac, and if desired, open the Mac App Store, and try downloading 10.9. If you get told it's incompatible, go to the online Apple Store and order a download code for Lion 10.7.


Mac OS X 10.7 and newer don't support PowerPC software such as Microsoft Office 2004. If you upgrade the OS, back up the computer first.


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Aug 4, 2014 11:23 AM in response to iamrags

Choose About this Mac from the Apple menu and check the processor.


If it's a PowerPC Mac, yes.

If it's a Core Duo Mac, click here, install the DVD, and run Software Update.

If it's a Core 2 Duo or better Mac, upgrade it as if it was a Core Duo Mac, and if desired, open the Mac App Store, and try downloading 10.9. If you get told it's incompatible, go to the online Apple Store and order a download code for Lion 10.7.


Mac OS X 10.7 and newer don't support PowerPC software such as Microsoft Office 2004. If you upgrade the OS, back up the computer first.


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Aug 4, 2014 3:33 PM in response to iamrags

This is the info from my computer. It's an Imac. Do you think I can get it somewht up to date without spending a fortune?


Hardware Overview:


Model Name: iMac

Model Identifier: iMac9,1

Processor Name: Intel Core 2 Duo

Processor Speed: 2.66 GHz

Number Of Processors: 1

Total Number Of Cores: 2

L2 Cache: 6 MB

Memory: 2 GB

Bus Speed: 1.07 GHz

Boot ROM Version: IM91.008D.B08

SMC Version (system): 1.44f0

Serial Number (system): W8*******0TF

Hardware UUID: 15B82DCC-69B0-560B-B905-762A0F592B30



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Aug 4, 2014 3:34 PM in response to Niel

This is what my computer has. Do you think I can get it updated without spending a fortune?


Hardware Overview:


Model Name: iMac

Model Identifier: iMac9,1

Processor Name: Intel Core 2 Duo

Processor Speed: 2.66 GHz

Number Of Processors: 1

Total Number Of Cores: 2

L2 Cache: 6 MB

Memory: 2 GB

Bus Speed: 1.07 GHz

Boot ROM Version: IM91.008D.B08

SMC Version (system): 1.44f0

Serial Number (system): W8*******0TF

Hardware UUID: 15B82DCC-69B0-560B-B905-762A0F592B30



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Aug 4, 2014 12:20 PM in response to iamrags

See what I wrote above about Core Duo and Core 2 Duo Macs. Unless you need to upgrade other software, doing so will cost about $20 US for the DVD; you should also install more RAM before upgrading to Mavericks. Check sites such as Crucial or OWC's for compatible modules and pricing.


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