Can i run OS Lion on a pc?

HP Pavilllion 2009. Currently running windows 7 ultimate.

No. Mac OS X is only licensed to run on Apple branded equipment.

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Can I run Mountain lion?

From what I can see online it's saying I can't run Mountain lion on my iMac however if I go by just the spec's alone it seems I could run it. I'm not sure if I should just go ahead and try to see if it runs or not so I thought I would post the spec's here and see.
Model Name:
iMac
Model Identifier:
iMac5,1
Processor Name:
Intel Core 2 Duo
Processor Speed:
2.16 GHz
Number Of Processors:
1
Total Number Of Cores:
2
L2 Cache:
4 MB
Memory:
2 GB
Bus Speed:
667 MHz
Boot ROM Version:
IM51.0090.B09
SMC Version (system):
1.9f4
I don't have much in the way of documation for this iMac as it was purchased from a college auction in the summer. However I do know that this college is know for going with higher end models and addding extra stuff to their machines to handle the Adobe Creative Suits better.
Also the main reason for me wanting to update this iMac is because as I have other apple products and it seems like iCloud will help me keep things in sync better. As a heavy users of iCalendar I would love to have this sync acrros all my devices.
The devies in question that I want to sync besides the iMac are a MacBookPro5,5, iPhone 4, and a iPad with Retina display
Also I take it, it's safe to assume my MacBookPro5,5 will run Mountain Lion just fine?
P.S - When I download Mountain Lion from the app store can I use it on both my machines or is it a single use download?

Upgrade Paths to Snow Leopard, Lion, and/or Mountain Lion
You can upgrade to Mountain Lion from Lion or directly from Snow Leopard. Mountain Lion can be downloaded from the Mac App Store for $19.99. To access the App Store you must have Snow Leopard 10.6.6 or later installed.
Upgrading to Snow Leopard
You can purchase Snow Leopard through the Apple Store: Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard - Apple Store (U.S.). The price is $19.99 plus tax. You will be sent physical media by mail after placing your order.
After you install Snow Leopard you will have to download and install the Mac OS X 10.6.8 Update Combo v1.1 to update Snow Leopard to 10.6.8 and give you access to the App Store. Access to the App Store enables you to download Mountain Lion if your computer meets the requirements.
     Snow Leopard General Requirements
       1. Mac computer with an Intel processor
       2. 1GB of memory
       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 iCloud services; fees and
           terms apply.
Upgrading to Lion
If your computer does not meet the requirements to install Mountain Lion, it may still meet the requirements to install Lion.
You can purchase Lion by contacting Customer Service: Contacting Apple for support and service - this includes international calling numbers. The cost is $19.99 (as it was before) plus tax. It's a download. You will get an email containing a redemption code that you then use at the Mac App Store to download Lion. Save a copy of that installer to your Downloads folder because the installer deletes itself at the end of the installation.
     Lion System Requirements
       1. Mac computer with an Intel Core 2 Duo, Core i3, Core i5, Core i7,
           or Xeon processor
       2. 2GB of memory
       3. OS X v10.6.6 or later (v10.6.8 recommended)
       4. 7GB of available space
       5. Some features require an Apple ID; terms apply.
Upgrading to Mountain Lion
To upgrade to Mountain Lion you must have Snow Leopard 10.6.8 or Lion installed. Purchase and download Mountain Lion from the App Store. Sign in using your Apple ID. Mountain Lion is $19.99 plus tax. The file is quite large, over 4 GBs, so allow some time to download. It would be preferable to use Ethernet because it is nearly four times faster than wireless.
     OS X Mountain Lion - System Requirements
       Macs that can be upgraded to OS X Mountain Lion
         1. iMac (Mid 2007 or newer) - Model Identifier 7,1 or later
         2. MacBook (Late 2008 Aluminum, or Early 2009 or newer) - Model Identifier 5,1 or later
         3. MacBook Pro (Mid/Late 2007 or newer) - Model Identifier 3,1 or later
         4. MacBook Air (Late 2008 or newer) - Model Identifier 2,1 or later
         5. Mac mini (Early 2009 or newer) - Model Identifier 3,1 or later
         6. Mac Pro (Early 2008 or newer) - Model Identifier 3,1 or later
         7. Xserve (Early 2009) - Model Identifier 3,1 or later
To find the model identifier open System Profiler in the Utilities folder. It's displayed in the panel on the right.
     Are my applications compatible?
         See App Compatibility Table - RoaringApps.
     For a complete How-To introduction from Apple see Upgrade to OS X Mountain Lion.

Can I run mountain lion on an iMac8,1,

Can I run mountain lion on an iMac8,1,

Supported
Models
iMac (Mid 2007 or newer)
MacBook (Late 2008 Aluminum, or Early 2009 or newer)
MacBook Pro (Mid/Late 2007 or newer)
Xserve (Early 2009)
MacBook Air (Late 2008 or newer)
Mac mini (Early 2009 or newer)
Mac Pro (Early 2008 or newer)

Why Mac Pro's 1,1 from 2007 can't run Mountain Lion?

I understand that they can't run, but nobody is able to explain why. I can't just through my Mac Pro in garbage because I can't upgrade. Why do I have to upgrade? Well, Sibelius 7 works only in Mountain Lion, and soon, many other software will.
What do I have to change in my mac pro to make it compatible for upgrading to the latest version of mac?
Thanks

writing music wrote:
...at least get it right:
Minimum hardware requirements
Minimum requirements for Sibelius 7 software only
Windows: Windows XP SP3 (32-bit only), Windows Vista SP2 with the Platform Update Pack or later, Windows 7 SP1 or later, Windows 8 (although not Windows RT), 1 GB+ RAM, 750 MB hard disk space, DVD-ROM drive
Mac: Mac OS X 10.6.7 or later, Mac OS X 10.7, Mac OS X 10.8, 1 GB+ RAM, 750 MB hard disk space, DVD-ROM drive
Recommendations for Sibelius 7 Sounds sample library*
Windows: Intel Core 2 Duo (or equivalent) or better, 4 GB+ total physical RAM, 40 GB total hard disk space (7200 rpm or faster drive recommended; SSD preferable), ASIO-compatible soundcard
Mac: Intel Core 2 Duo or better, 4 GB+ total physical RAM, 40 GB total hard disk space (7200 rpm or faster drive recommended; SSD preferable).
* You can use Sibelius 7 Sounds if your computer doesn't meet the recommended requirements, but you may find that you cannot use as many sounds simultaneously, and that sounds take a long time to load.
http://www.sibelius.com/products/sibelius/7/system_requirements.html

PostgreSQL error. Can't run in Lion! Do I need to load or configure anything else?

Hi there!
I try to start postgres DB in my laptop for development purposes. First I try to install PostgreSQL DB, but i find out that is already in MacOS Lion.
Problem is that i receive this error when i try to run with:
HangaRoa:~ root# serveradmin start postgres
postgres:error = "CANNOT_LOAD_BUNDLE_ERR"
I'm very very noob in MacOS systems. I look a simple way to test local systems to develop in cafe's.
Thanks in advance.

Hi Chris
If you open a terminal window (console) and type /usr/bin/postgres_real without any parameters you will see that it is attempting to connect to a PostgreSQL SERVER.
The error you may expect is:
postgres_real does not know where to find the server configuration file.
You must specify the --config-file or -D invocation option or set the PGDATA environment variable.
The application, postgres_real, cant find the SERVER configuration file because it can't find the "typical" data directory PostgreSQL uses.
Have a look at the very last lines of following file:
http://www.opensource.apple.com/source/PostgreSQL/PostgreSQL-26/Makefile
You should find:
install-wrapper:
          @echo "Installing wrapper"
          $(MV) $(DSTROOT)/usr/bin/postgres $(DSTROOT)/usr/bin/postgres_real
          $(INSTALL) -m 755 Support/postgres $(DSTROOT)/usr/bin/postgres
          @echo "Done."
One might ask why postgres_real is installed but not the rest of the postgres software.
If you type: postgres_real --help
You should get the following:
postgres_real is the PostgreSQL server.
When I compared the PostgreSQL softwre installed on my new Mac Mini Server to what was installed on my MacBook Pro, there was a lot of difference.
Also, I believed, that the FULL PostgreSQL SERVER software was not fully intalled and configured on my MacBook Pro and the error seemed to explain that it doesn't have a place that it could find a real server, be it on the local host or at a remote network location.
I looked around for a PGDATA directory or the like and I couldn't find one on my MacBook Pro but I did find one on the new Mac Mini Server.
If you can find a location on your Mac that has a Postgres Data directory (PGDATA) then you might be able to use the -D option of postgres_real to prove that there are tidbits of software hidden and floating around on your Mac, however, I beleve you will have a terrible time trying to figure it out because there are so many software parts missing.
Doug

Can I run OS lion and snow leopard on two partitions? thanks.

My hard drive has two partitions, 300- active and 200 Gigs. The active partition has the snow leopard OSX10.6.8. is it possible to have two OS on one drive, but on two partitions? thanks

Yes.

How old is my Mac mini and can i run mountain Loin

I have a mac mini Intel core 2 duo, 1.83 GHz, 2 GB SDRam running Mac OSX 10.6.8. Several of my software apps states its 64 Bit Intel. Can I run Mountian Lion? I have no idea how old my mini is or how to find out. I really just want to use the icloud. ANY help would be GREATLY appreciated.

It would appear you have a Mid-2007 model. You can run Lion but not Mountain Lion. iCloud works with Lion 10.7.2 or later.
Upgrading to Lion
If your computer does not meet the requirements to install Mountain Lion, it may still meet the requirements to install Lion.
You can purchase Lion by contacting Customer Service: Contacting Apple for support and service - this includes international calling numbers. The cost is $19.99 (as it was before) plus tax. It's a download. You will get an email containing a redemption code that you then use at the Mac App Store to download Lion. Save a copy of that installer to your Downloads folder because the installer deletes itself at the end of the installation.
     Lion System Requirements
       1. Mac computer with an Intel Core 2 Duo, Core i3, Core i5, Core i7,
           or Xeon processor
       2. 2GB of memory
       3. OS X v10.6.6 or later (v10.6.8 recommended)
       4. 7GB of available space
       5. Some features require an Apple ID; terms apply.

HT3986 blue screen of death when windows 7 is trying to complete install on iMac late 2006 running on Lion 10.7.5 with bootcamp 4.0.4...can someone pls help and thanks

trying to install windows 7 32bit ultimate on my late 2006 iMac with bootcamp 4.0.4 running on Lion 10.7.5, but it can't complete install, the BSoD appears as soon as it tries to reboot to continue setup, last stage reached " setup preparing computer for first time use and registry change" never seen reaching setup checking video performance then BSoD kicks in followod by black screen sayinng windows did not shut down properly, tried in safe mode, with advance mode, rebooted in install disk and ran repair, says cant fix it automatically, with messge 07: Failure during setup o.s. version 6.1.7600.2.0.0.256.1, tried to install nvidia geforce 7600 but mac says cant or not needed, been trying everything i can for 2 days no sleep...im slowly losing it
...any help will be appreciated and thanks

One person had iffy 3rd RAM.
You updated AMD graphic driver too to 11.8+ right? not just Apple's.
Plenty of free space for Windows to play with.
Do a chkdsk
Boot from Windows DVD and run memtest and also do system check
Restore points are better used, and image Windows
Rollback drivers works well, too
Some had trouble after NetFrame 4? update in Windows (but not on my 3 computers)
Apple drivers can be iffy and buggy
AppleHFS.sys has been known to be trouble. HFS allows for filenames that NTFS won't.
Paragon has HFS9.x driver that adds write support and does a better job
BC 4.x is still it seems trouble for more than a few (but obviouslly not in the 10s of thousands)

How many devices can i run lion on it?

how many devices can i run lion on it?

As far as licensing goes, it seems that as long as all the Macs are being used in your household, there's no limit.
From the Lion license file:
"If you obtained a license for the Apple Software from the Mac App Store, then subject to the terms and conditions of this License and as permitted by the Mac App Store Usage Rules set forth in the App Store Terms and Conditions (http://www.apple.com/legal/itunes/ww/) (“Usage Rules”), you are granted a limited, non-transferable, non-exclusive license:
i) to download, install, use and run for personal, non-commercial use, one (1) copy of the Apple Software directly on each Apple-branded computer running Mac OS X Snow Leopard or Mac OS X Snow Leopard Server (“Mac Computer”) that you own or control."

Can anyone recommend a portable USB 3.0 drive with hardware encryption, compatible with OSX and Windows 7. I need it for my MacBook Pro 13", 2012, running Mountain Lion

Can anyone recommend a portable USB 3.0 drive with hardware encryption, compatible with OSX Mountain Lion and Windows 7. I need it for my MacBook Pro 13”, 2012, running Mountain Lion & Windows 7 Ultimate - BootCamp. I’ve heard that the Buffalo MiniStation Encryption does not work with OSX, is that true..? I'd like it to work with both operating systems, using the built in hardware encryption. Thanks

This article may help: A flashing question mark appears when you start your Mac.

Trying to upgrade from snow leopard to lion. Father already purchased Lion online a few months ago but did not use upgrade (did not know cmp was already running on lion). How can I use his upgrade on my computer without having to buy another Lion upgrade?

Hi,
Basically my computer is running on Snow Leopard. My father bought the Lion upgrade to install on his computer, however, it ended up being that his newly purchased lap top already came running with Lion -- thus, he never ended up using the Lion upgrade he purchased. Now, I would like to use the Lion upgrade he purchased but did not use to upgrade my computer to Snow Leopard. The information he gave me for this was the Web Order Number, Part Number, and Content Code for the Lion upgrade. How do I redeem/use his upgrade to update my computer to Lion without having to purchase another copy of the Lion software from the App store? Is that possible?
Thank you so much!!!

Unless he controls your machine (same household), you can't. At $30 USD, pop for your own copy.

CAn I run Lion and snow leopard on the same computer with different sign-ins?

CAn I run Lion and snow leopard on the same computer with different sign-ins?

Alternatively, partition your internal HD and dual-boot it. Do note that you have to reboot to switch back and forth. You can't do it by logging out and back in.

Is the Dell 3115CN compatible with a Macbook Pro running Mountain Lion? If so, how can I install the drivers and install the printer on my mac?

I hace a Macbook Pro running Mountain Lion OS.... I need to print from time to time but don't have a new printer to go with my new macbook. Would a 3115CN work with it or no? If so, how can I set it up? Setting up a printer on a mac is a bit different from doing so on a windows machine and I am new to the macworld.
All help would be greatly appreciated.

Yes. I'm running this printer from 10.6 through 10.9 and it's worked fine with all versions. Dell released updated drivers a while ago that make it much easier to administer this printer.

How can I print to my HP OfficeJet 6500 Wireless Printer from my iPhone 4S which used to work before AirPrint printers were even available? (running Mac Lion OS, all software and HP sw updates are all performed)

How can I print to my HP OfficeJet 6500 Wireless Printer from my iPhone 4S which used to work (on prior iPhones) before AirPrint printers were even available? (running Mac Lion OS, all software and HP sw updates are all performed)
I don't get it, I read one post about why would we have to buy an AirPrint Printer when we have used the "print to a wifi printer" just fine in the past? Yes I feel that's exactly what's happening to me now too. I want to print from my iPhone and iPad to my WiFi Printer which is also now connected to my Airport Express WiFi network just fine. No problems.

Very glad you added that bit of information because I see different problems similar to this. I want to share with them what you did and hopefully you not only fixed your specific problem but you can lend some more advice to others with problems like this. Thanks!
Don't forgot to say thanks by giving "Kudos" if I helped solve your problem.
When a solution is found please mark the post that solves your issue.
Every problem has a solution!

I have a Power Mac G5 Dual 2.3 running 10.5.8, I understand that I can not upgrade to Lion, so what will happen to my Mobile me, which I can not live with out?

I have a Power Mac G5 Dual 2.3 running 10.5.8, I understand that I can not upgrade to Lion, so what will happen to my Mobile me, which I can not live with out? Also will I be able to get Icloud to work?

Hi Mary, the other so called "Features" of iClound will not work for like Syncing, but eMail will.
MobileMe & dot Mac will still work last I heard.
iCloud Mail setup, even in 10.4/10.5…
Don't delete your old account yet. Just setup a new one in Mail>Preferences>Accounts, little plus icon. Choose IMAP as account type, not ,mac or MobileMe.
IMAP (Incoming Mail Server) information:
          ▪          Server name: imap.mail.me.com
          ▪          SSL Required: Yes
          ▪          Port: 993
          ▪          Username: [email protected] (use your @me.com address from your iCloud account)
          ▪          Password: Your iCloud password
SMTP (outgoing mail server) information:
          ▪          Server name: smtp.mail.me.com
          ▪          SSL Required: Yes
          ▪          Port: 587
          ▪          SMTP Authentication Required: Yes
          ▪          Username: [email protected] (use your @me.com address from your iCloud account)
          ▪          Password: Your iCloud password

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