If i still snow leopard...will i be able to get mountain lion  or will i have to buy lion first ???

If i still have snow leopard...will i be able to get mountain lion or will i have to buy lion first ???

chef261 wrote:
If i still have snow leopard...will i be able to get mountain lion or will i have to buy lion first ???
Check first if your Mac might be compatable.
http://www.cultofmac.com/146957/mountain-lion-kills-os-x-support-for-a-number-of -macs-heres-the-list/
Good Luck
Pete

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