Upgrading to MAC OS 10.5.8 from 10.4.11 for new iPhone4 usage

I found out after purchase that I need to upgrade to a newer operating system to use my new phone. (That's OK because I've been meaning to for some time.) Should I go with Leopard or Snow Leopard? What issues should I be on the lookout for when I upgrade? Should I back up my hard drive prior to installation? Thanks!

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I found out after purchase that I need to upgrade to a newer operating system to use my new phone. (That's OK because I've been meaning to for some time.) Should I go with Leopard or Snow Leopard? What issues should I be on the lookout for when I upgrade? Should I back up my hard drive prior to installation? Thanks!
Hi: If your signature is accurate, you can not upgrade to Snow Leopard. It requires a Mac with an Intel CPU.
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I just finally gave in and ordered my Mac OS 10.4 full retail install (CD-ROM) for my eMac USB 2.0.
First, this is an odd upgrade set containing Mac OS 10.4, and it's on CDs not DVDs?
Isn't this quite odd or what? Maybe it was a odd-lot made by Apple? Or was it a special CD-ROM package for CD based educational eMacs?
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eww,
The term "Clean install" and "Erase and install" appear to be used interchangeably quite a bit on these boards.
It appears people are just using the term for it's definition and it's quite clear
what they mean.
http://discussions.apple.com/search.jspa?objID=c177&search=Go&q=clean+install
I don't mean to drag this on, but there's a lot of terms that people 'just know' exactly what you're talking about and there's no confusion going on.
Not always do people have to check Mac Help for every thing they want to know about Mac OS X and using it, they just know what you're talking about.
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of Mac OS X.
However, I agree very much that "Erase and install" is the proper term to use and
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Cheers and thank you!
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3. MacBook Pro (Mid/Late 2007 or newer)
4. MacBook Air (Late 2008 or newer)
5. Mac mini (Early 2009 or newer)
6. Mac Pro (Early 2008 or newer)
7. Xserve (Early 2009)
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1. Mac computer with an Intel processor
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3. 5GB of available disk space
4. DVD drive for installation
5. Some features require a compatible Internet service provider; fees may apply.
6. Some features require Apple’s MobileMe service; fees and terms apply.
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Macs that can be upgraded to OS X Mountain Lion
1. iMac (Mid 2007 or newer)
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3. MacBook Pro (Mid/Late 2007 or newer)
4. MacBook Air (Late 2008 or newer)
5. Mac mini (Early 2009 or newer)
6. Mac Pro (Early 2008 or newer)
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