Upgrade from OS 10.4.11 to Snow Leopard

Hello. This is first time to post a question, so sorry that I might not get this prefect my first try.
I have a late 2006 17" Mac. Here are the details:
Model Name: Mac
Model Identifier: iMac5,2
Processor Name: Intel Core 2 Duo
Processor Speed: 1.83 GHz
Number Of Processors: 1
Total Number Of Cores: 2
L2 Cache (per processor): 2 MB
Memory: 512 MB
Bus Speed: 667 MHz
Boot ROM Version: IM52.0090.B09
SMC Version: 1.6f0
I cannot make my iPhone 3GS sync to iTunes without upgrading my OS. Snow Leopard says 3GB of RAM is needed. Do I need to upgrade my RAM to install Snow Leopard? If so, as I am not very comfortable working on computers, should I just take it in to the Apple store and let them do it.
Thanks for your assistance.
Lloyd

Hi Lloyd, and a warm welcome to the forums!
This is first time to post a question, so sorry that I might not get this prefect my first try.
You did absolutely great with a 1st post!
Just to add to the great advice/help so far...
Snow Leopard/10.6.x Requirements...
General requirements
* Mac computer with an Intel processor
* 1GB of memory (I say 2GB at least)
* 5GB of available disk space (I say 30GB at least)
* DVD drive for installation
* Some features require a compatible Internet service provider; fees may apply.
* Some features require Apple’s MobileMe service; fees and terms apply.
Which apps work with Mac OS X 10.6?...
http://snowleopard.wikidot.com/

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You will lose the ability to work in any Classic OS applications that ran under system 9.
If I were you, before upgrading do yourself a favor and purchase an external hard drive that you can "clone" your Mac to. If possible, a large enough drive that you can have 2 partitions. In one you would clone your current system and apps. Then after the upgrade, clone again your updated system to the other partition as a emergency backup.
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You should be able to upgrade the OS X to Snow Leopard with the less costly upgrade DVD
from Apple; that won't give you the newer iLife, or iWorks, but it would be a full install disc.
The computer should see an upgrade in RAM, too; 2GB probably is minimal, and this can be
a concern if you also have a jam-packed hard disk drive and no working free space for the
system or applications to use the OS X's automatic Virtual Memory, based on available space.
An upgrade from Tiger 10.4.11 to Snow Leopard will invite issues and problems from third-party
applications not written to run in the later OS X version; you may have to buy/upgrade them, too.
• Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard compatibility table = +Which apps work with Mac OS X 10.6?+
http://snowleopard.wikidot.com/
similar forum inquiry/reply:
http://discussions.apple.com/message.jspa?messageID=13223595#13223595
Anyway, the upgrade by itself on a new or 'secure erased' HDD may work just fine.
The hardware upgrade suggested (RAM, larger hard disk drive) would help. Also,
if there are any pending Firmware updates available, be sure to install them, too.
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Clone your system before you begin.
Repair the drive while at it, Apple First Aid and another 3rd party program.
Make sure you can boot from your backup clone.
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Look for threads, there seems to be 4-5 a week at least on Migrating, going from 10.4 or from PPC to 10.6.
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It does not make a difference where the family pack came from when the owner only has one computer, and they are part of my family.
First you said you had a friend who had the "multi family pack," now you imply this is a family member, so which is it?
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*About the Family Pack*
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To upgrade my Imac Tiger 10.4.11 to Snow Leopard 10.6, must I purchase the Snow Leopard upgrade or the full version of Snow Leopard? Thank you

Start by checking if you can run Snow Leopard:
Requirements for OS X 10.6 'Snow Leopard'
http://support.apple.com/kb/SP575
The OS 10.6 Snow Leopard install DVD is available for $19.99 from the Apple Store:
http://store.apple.com/us/product/MC573/mac-os-x-106-snow-leopard
and in the UK:
http://store.apple.com/uk/product/MC573/mac-os-x-106-snow-leopard
When you have installed it, run Software Update to download and install the latest updates for Snow Leopard to bring it up to 10.6.8, or download the combo update from here:
http://support.apple.com/kb/DL1399
Check via Software Update whether any further updates are required, particularly to iTunes.

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If your computer meets the requirements you could upgrade to Snow Leopard or Lion, but upgrading to Lion requires that Snow Leopard 10.6.6 or later first be installed. You can purchase a Snow Leopard DVD at your local Apple retailer or online for $29 USD.
How to Install OS X Updates Successfully
A. Repair the Hard Drive and Permissions:
Boot from your current Tiger Installer disc. After the installer loads select your language and click on the Continue button. Then select Disk Utility from the Installer menu (Utilities menu for Tiger and later.) After DU loads select your hard drive entry (mfgr.'s ID and drive size) from the the left side list. In the DU status area you will see an entry for the S.M.A.R.T. status of the hard drive. If it does not say "Verified" then the hard drive is failing or failed. (SMART status is not reported on external Firewire or USB drives.) If the drive is "Verified" then select your OS X volume from the list on the left (sub-entry below the drive entry,) click on the First Aid tab, then click on the Repair Disk button. If DU reports any errors that have been fixed, then re-run Repair Disk until no errors are reported. If no errors are reported click on the Repair Permissions button. Wait until the operation completes, then quit DU and return to the installer. Now restart normally.
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Open Disk Utility from the Utilities folder.
Select the destination volume from the left side list.
Click on the Restore tab in the DU main window.
Check the box labeled Erase destination.
Select the destination volume from the left side list and drag it to the Destination entry field.
Select the source volume from the left side list and drag it to the Source entry field.
Double-check you got it right, then click on the Restore button.
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C. Important: Please read before installing:
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Purchase the Snow Leopard Retail DVD.
Boot From The OS X Installer Disc:
Insert OS X Installer Disc into the optical drive.
Restart the computer.
Immediately after the chime press and hold down the "C" key.
Release the key when the spinning gear below the dark gray Apple logo appears.
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Download and install update(s)
Use Software Update, or
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Mac computer with an Intel processor
1GB of memory
5GB of available disk space
DVD drive for installation
Some features require a compatible Internet service provider; fees may apply.
Some features require Apple’s MobileMe service; fees and terms apply.
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2GB of memory
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7GB of available space
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Upgrading from osx 10.5.8 to snow leopard 10.6.3....

is that possible? I mean will my macbook(white, about 1 1/2 - 2years old) be able to run it or will I have any problems?

HI,
Good read here: Topic : Snow Leopard Installation and Upgrade Tips
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Upgrading from Tiger 10.4.11 to Snow Leopard

I have a MacBook w/ OS X Tiger, version 10.4.11...can I upgrade directly to Snow Leopard?

Yes. See this tip:
https://discussions.apple.com/docs/DOC-2455

Upgrade from Tiger 10.4.11 to Snow Leopard 10.6.5

I have a MAC desktop with Tiger 10.4.11 and just recently bought another MAC desktop with Snow Leopard 10.6.5. I want to buy the Microsoft Office Home/Student 2011 for MAC 1 user with 3 license. Question: The older 10.4.11 will not support the 2011 edition of Office. I need to upgrade to 10.5.8 or later on the older MAC. How do I do that? Do I buy Snow Leopard and just install it over Tiger? If there are any other programs installed on the older MAC will they stay work with Snow Leopard? Or... do I need to install Leopard and then Snow Leopard? Thanks.

Hi dhatch, and a warm welcome to the forums!
We'd need to more about that 10.4.11 Mac to see if it could do 10.5.8, or 10.6.5.
Leopard requirements/10.5.x...
* Mac computer with an Intel, PowerPC G5, or PowerPC G4 (867MHz or faster) processor
minimum system requirements
* 512MB of memory (I say 2GB at least)
* DVD drive for installation
* 9GB of available disk space (I say 30GB at least)
You have to call Apple & likely ask for a Product Specialist to get it, if they still have it!
Snow Leopard/10.6.x Requirements...
General requirements
* Mac computer with an Intel processor
* 1GB of memory (I say 2GB at least)
* 5GB of available disk space (I say 30GB at least)
* DVD drive for installation
* Some features require a compatible Internet service provider; fees may apply.
* Some features require Apple’s MobileMe service; fees and terms apply.
Which apps work with Mac OS X 10.6?...
http://snowleopard.wikidot.com/
At the Apple Icon at top left>About this Mac.
Then click on More Info>Hardware and report this upto *but not including the Serial#*...
Hardware Overview:
Machine Name: Power Mac G5 Quad
Machine Model: PowerMac11,2
CPU Type: PowerPC G5 (1.1)
Number Of CPUs: 4
CPU Speed: 2.5 GHz
L2 Cache (per CPU): 1 MB
Memory: 10 GB
Bus Speed: 1.25 GHz
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Might look into the free Might look into NeoOffice...
http://www.neooffice.org/

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how can i easily upgrade form os x 10.5.8 to snow leopard and to os lion

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To get information about your Mac click the apple (screen top left) and select About this Mac. This will give you your OS number. Then click More Info to see which Processor you have. If it says PowerPC you cannot upgrade to Snow Leopard and above as these OSs are for Intel only. You can discover more about various Macs at: http://www.apple-history.com/
The OS numbers and names are:
OS X 10.4.x - Tiger
OS X 10.5.x - Leopard
OS X 10.6.x - Snow Leopard
OS X 10.7.x - Lion
OS X 10.8.x - Mountain Lion
If you have an Intel Mac it is well worth upgrading to Snow Leopard now and then considering other options after that.
You can buy Snow Leopard here:
http://store.apple.com/us/product/MC573Z/A
For details about upgrading this to Lion or Mountain Lion see:
http://store.apple.com/us/product/MD256Z/A
In each case check that your Mac complies with the requirements.
If you are not in the US you should use the Change Country link at the bottom of the page.

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I'm having a problem upgrading my operating system to SL 10.6.3. When I insert the install disc my iMac just rejects the disc without mounting it. My hard drive is not cluttered with applications because I mainly just surf the web. The several times I was able to get the install disc to mount, when I try to install the disc just ejects. I'm having the same problem with the Tiger 10.4 install disc when I try to restart in 10.4 so I can run disc utilities disc repair it ejects even holding down the c key. Any thoughts or ideas would be appreciated. jwgpp

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I think you should get Applejack...
http://www.macupdate.com/info.php/id/15667/applejack
After installing, reboot holding down CMD+s, (+s), then when the DOS like prompt shows, type in...
applejack AUTO
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At least it'll eliminate some questions if it doesn't fix it.
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Correct any Disk problems.
Repair Permissions.
Clear out Cache Files.
Repair/check several plist files.
Dump the VM files for a fresh start.
Trash old Log files.
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Disconnect the USB cable from any Uninterpretable Power Supply so the system doesn't shut down in the middle of the process.

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Hello just wondering if anybody has had issue with this upgrade (Prompt to do so) ? from Itunes. My phone Version is 4.0.2(8a400). hope this is enough Info?

Hi, shouldn't really be a problem.
See this...
http://www.macmaps.com/upgradefaq.html

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