Any hope for old operating systems?

Don't laugh but I am still running MacOSX.4.11 on my antique G3 laptop. Is there any way I can get it to talk to my nice new iPhone4? An App perhaps? I find the only thing I can do is download photos from it into iPhoto, but not the other way round. And nothing else works - no iTunes, no Bluetooth, nada. Help?

Your only option is to upgrade to Leopard (10.5) or use a computer that meets the necessary system requirements.

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Any hope for old powerpc mini?

Hi,
Older than dirt mini running 10.5.8 with the following specs:
Model Name:
Mac mini
Model Identifier:
PowerMac10,2
Processor Name:
PowerPC G4 (1.2)
Processor Speed:
1.5 GHz
Number Of CPUs:
1
L2 Cache (per CPU):
512 KB
Memory:
512 MB
Bus Speed:
167 MHz
Boot ROM Version:
4.9.4f1
Gravy thick slow. Is there anything I can do to improve it? Thought about reinstalling but don't have the media after a move and carelessness. Mostly just want this to be dependable kid box, don't need anything fancy.
Thanks for any suggestions.

Hello, upping it to 1 GB of RAM will help...
http://eshop.macsales.com/item/Other%20World%20Computing/5300DDR2S1GB/
Keeping 30 GB of free space on the Hard Drive will help.
Keeping icons on the Desktop to a minimum will help.
And maybe cleaning up Caches & such...
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
Then let it do all 6 of it's things.
At least it'll eliminate some questions if it doesn't fix it.
The 6 things it does are...
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.
First reboot will be slower, sometimes 2 or 3 restarts will be required for full benefit... my guess is files relying upon other files relying upon other files! :-)
Disconnect the USB cable from any Uninterruptible Power Supply so the system doesn't shut down in the middle of the process.
Just sits there occupying very little space & never interfering, unless you need to invoke it in Single User Mode.

5 days ago I bought a 13" mac book air from an apple store. It does NOT have Maverick on it! I paid full price for it but since it has the old operating system-.I kind of feel like I purchased a "clearance" item but payed full price! any advice?

5 days ago I bought a 13" MacBook Air from an apple store. It does not have Maverick on it! I paid full price for it, but since it has the old operating system I kind of feel like I bought a "clearance" item but payed full price for it! Does anyone have any advice, wisdom etc. This is my first Mac and I'm really bummed that it's not the latest and greatest. I know I can download maverick for free.....but are there other differences? Maybe something else that I thought I was getting but didn't? Thanks.

There is no difference, you didnt get "shorted" Mavericks is a FREE DOWNLOAD
Open the APP store and download Mavericks.
You didnt buy a "clearance" item, you just got an Air that was there at the shop before Mavericks was released.
There is no difference other than a 40 min. download.

Can anyone offer some advice i am looking to upgrade the OS system on one of my macbook pro's, currently running os10.4.11, I would like to upgrade to OS10.5? how would I go about this, and is there a cost, for what is an old operating system now?

Can anyone offer some advice i am looking to upgrade the OS system on one of my macbook pro's, currently running os10.4.11, I would like to upgrade to OS10.5? how would I go about this, and is there a cost, for what is an old operating system now?

Since your Mac probably came with 10.4, there is no longer a way to get 10.5 Leopard install media. IF it has the requirements, you may be able to upgrade to 10.6 Snow Leopard by buying the boxed install media at the Apple Store for $30.
System requirements are found here: http://support.apple.com/kb/SP575
General support can be found here: http://www.apple.com/support/snowleopard/

I just bought a new MacBook Pro and it came with the old operating system, how do I upgrade it to the latest one without having to purchase it?

Hi,
Im a new Mac user. I currently just bought a new MacBook Pro. The first computer I got apparently had a problem with the flex, so I had to go change it for a new one. The first one had the latest operating system, the second one the store gave me didn't, yet it's still a brand new computer, so I don't see why I should have to pay for the new operating system, which should already come with my brand new computer. So I am trying to contact apple so they may give me permission to download it from the app store for free, due to this inconvenience and first bad experience. The vendor tells me that sometimes new computers may come with old operating systems because they're from an old batch of new computers. Oh and by the way, I'm from Honduras, and bought it at Jetstereo, in Tegucigalpa (the capital). This store is a licensed distributor.
Hope someone can help me,
Ankie Zapata

Go to the Mac App Store main page and click on Support under Quick Links.
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Want old operating system back

I have an iPad 2., which I have loved. Caused me to switch over to all Apple products. I foolishly updated to iOS 8.0.2, and have encountered constant frustrations ever since. I tried to go back to iOS 7, but it is no longer available. From what I understand, I can pay to get this. Very frustrated with Apple. Why should I have to pay to fix a problem they created? Thinking so switching back to Android if this is the post Steve Jobs way of doing business. Any ideas on how to go back to old operating system withou having to pay for it?

Whoever told you you needed to pay to go back is mistaken. There is no supported way to roll back iOS updates. There never has been even if you pay.
If you are having issues with iOS 8 what have you attempted to try to fix them?
Try these basic troubleshooting steps if you haven't already:
1. Reset the iPad. Hold down the home and power/sleep buttons until the Apple Logo shows up.
If this does not solve the issues:
2. Reset Settings. Settings->General->Reset->Reset all Settings. The iPad Should reboot.
If this still does not fix the issues
3. Restore the iPad to Factory Condition. This should refresh the iOS installation and is known to clear out many bugs and glitches.
Use iTunes to restore your iOS device to factory settings

Any hope for syncing a "LG Dare" (Verizon)

Well as i'm sure many of you have seen the new "3G iPhone Competitor" will be released on verizon this week. any hope for syncing with iCal and or Contacts?
Please don't rip on me for this I just cannot afford a plan on ATT.

This is great... I got my music on my dare even under the "My Music" Folder on the phone using the method above (Bluetooth Exchange)....
one problem...
theres no way to get it off after you do that.... if you try to delete songs off your phone via Bluetooth Exchange it says "Last Operation Failed Bad Request..."
and of course theres no way to delete them from the phone... that would be too simple (thanks LG)
and since I have a mac....
i cant use the verizon sync program to get them off...
so for now i only have 4 songs on my Dare... but they are on my internal memory... perhaps... eternally.
Please reply if you have any advice...
maybe i missed something ...
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Any hope for a liquified macbook?

Water was spilled on my Macbook last night. Once it had a few hours to dry, I powered it on. Sadly, when I got to the main log-in screen, everything was frozen... from the mouse to the keyboard. Any hope for this Macbook?

Hi
With any liquid damage you run the risk of corroding internal components. Depending on where the spillage was and which direction the liquid 'ran' there's the potential of 'shorting' the smaller yet crucial components. Your next problem is the cost or repair. If the the MacBook is still under warranty it won't be covered for accidental or willful damage. Additionally the price of the replacement part is at least one/third more expensive than the cost of an exchange part. Apple keep the prices down on components that fail using an exchange system. If there's damage to the component for whatever reason the part would be replaced with a completely new part.
I would pursue an insurance claim if I was you. Most standard house insurance policies will cover individual items up to a certain price.
HTH?
Tony

TS1363 my ipod video got completely wiped by a magnet. it no longer has it's old operating system on it, therefore is no longer recognized as an ipod on my computer. how would i re-install it's operating system?

my ipod video got completely wiped by a magnet. it no longer has it's old operating system on it, therefore is no longer recognized as an ipod on my computer. how would i go about restoring it?

So I'm assuming the iPod does not power on any longer either?
B-rock

HT5624 I don't want Icloud. I believe it drains the battery of my phone. How do I get the old operating system back on my new iphone 4G?

I just got a new upgrade iphone from a 3G to 4G. My son updated the software with Icloud. I do not like it, it drains my battery. How do I get the old operating system back (without icloud). Also, I don't know how to close an APP anymore and I think that could be draining my battery as well. It doesn't work the same way when I doubled click and then touch the APP it doesn't give me a dash to close it up again.

Apple does not support downgrading the iOS.
As for icloud, go to Settings>icloud, scroll to bottom of screen and tap Delete Account.
As for battery drain...
Look through this...
http://osxdaily.com/2013/09/19/ios-7-battery-life-fix/
Also, Settings>General>Background App Refresh: turn off apps you don't want refreshing data - this can preserve battery life.
Also try a reboot: press and hold the home and power buttons until the Apple icon is displayed, then let go.

Need to upgrade processor for Lion operating system

How do I upgrade my MacBook Pro processor for Lion operating system?

I have the same question. I have a MacBook Pro 1,2 (yeah, oooooold) with the 2.16 Intel Core Duo, running Snow Leopard. If I'd waited another month before buying, it would've had the Core 2 Duo.
It would appear that I can't upgrade to Lion. I found one forum post that gives me hope, but I'm not holding my breath: http://www.mac-forums.com/forums/apple-notebooks/84004-processor-upgrade.html#po st524333 It suggests that the CPU might not be soldered in. Which leads me to wonder if upgrading the processor is possible...
I'd like to know if upgrading the processor is possible and/or practical (as in, doesn't cost as much as buying a new mac).

I just had my old operating system reinstalled, and i can't save pages documents, don't know how to install word

i just had my old operating system reinstalled after a breakdown, and now i can't save pages documents. i don't know how to install word.

What was your old system?
What is your new System?
What version of Pages?
How did you install it?
I don't know if you can see what's on my screen, but I definitely can't see what's on yours.
To Install Word, buy it and follow the instructions.
Peter

How do i go back to my old operating system? now i can't play my photos on apple tv with lion os

how do i go back to my old operating system? now i can't play my photos on apple tv with lion os

There's an overview here
http://applehelpwriter.com/2011/09/10/how-to-turn-a-lion-into-a-snow-leopard/

Any hope for music folders on the ipod Touch?

Hi All
It is getting VERY difficult to manage my music on my 32 Gb iPod Touch. I have hundreds of playlists (for example one playlist for every version of a classical piece; on playlist for a pop album, etc. etc.)
Is there any hope for music folders as in iTunes on the Touch?
ed

Why do you have a playlist for every album? If your tracks are tagged properly, you can just use the album menu on the Touch.
As for when/if there will be folders on the Touch, the only people who know are probably working under non-disclosure agreements. Who knows what will change when version 2.0 of the software comes out next month.
Best of luck.

Any hope for Powermac G4 400 mhz?

I have GB running on a Powermac G4 400 mhz and, not surprisingly, it gives me the "disk too slow" message after more than 3 or 4 tracks. Without investing too much $, is there any hope for upgrading this to a more workable solution for GB, or would I be better off going to a mini w/1.42 Ghz? I'm concerned that the mini might not work that much better.

I'll offer an opinion...
If you can slip a Mini and an external FireWire drive into your budget, that's the way I would go (If you're willing to turn a screwdriver and shop around online for a few weeks, a nice sized FW drive and enclosure can be purchased separately for a total under $100. For some more money a very nice sized drive can be had)
The weakest link in the Mini is the very slow HD it has. Add the FW drive and you'll have a lot more machine than I use as my recording machine in the studio (800Mc iBook)
Naturally it depends how far/hard you plan to go/push.
Effects and software instruments are very processor intensive. Audio is mostly HD intensive.

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