Do I need to buy Mac OS X Lion before purchasing Mac OS X Mountain Lion?
Do I need OS X Lion before purchasing OS X Mountain Lion for Version 10.6.8?
I imagine pretty much the same. It is possible some feature may be present in Lion that Mountain Lion will abandon, but I can't be specific. If know, for example that I still have Quicktime Player from OS 8 because it still works (in Classic) for movie editing and after OS8 Apple decided to charge for its editing features (playback was free). Some people have also mentioned retaining Snow Leopard versions of some applications because Lion changed the menus (and apparently is changing parts of it back again). I don't know if that's enough to merit buying Lion separately, but it's an observation.
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Do I need to buy a new printer, dedicated for my Mac or can I use the same one we use for our PCs?
Do I need to buy a new printer, dedicated for my Mac or can I use the same one we use for our PCs?
Hello stacksofamber and welcome to Apple Support Communities,
You should be able to find a Mac OSX driver for that printer. Did you check with the manufacturer/'s website? -
Do I need to buy snow leopard 10.6 before I can buy Lion?
Do I need to buy snow leopard 10.6 before I can buy Lion?
Yes and then update it to 10.6.8 (combo update from apple.com) and then you are good to go. Just make sure you have everything backed up before upgrading to any new system.
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have lion 10.7.4 up graded from tiger 10.5.8. tried to download mountain lion but received a message that mountain lion is not compatible with my computer. anyone have this problem or suggestion?
It's actually not the chip... it's the drivers for the video card. this is what my friend who does IT work said.
"The drivers for your Mac's video card are not 64bit compatible even though the computer itself is. Mountain Lion has done away with all 32bit OS components so it only runs on full 64bit MAcs now"
So even though I updated my video card to a newer version and my computer itself is 64bit... apple didn't create a driver for it that was 64 bit. My hardware is fine for this update and the chip can handle it. It can handle all my 64 bit programs just fine. It's apple forcing me to update and buy a new expensive computer. So much for long lasting computer... they last long but they won't be supported very long.
Why not release a version of mountain lion that supports 32 bit graphics alongside the 64 bit? Wasn't that what grand central was going to accomplish? This is rubbish. -
I've tried to purchase Mountain Lion but when I click 'buy' I get the message, "We could not complete your purchase. OS X Mountain Lion is not compatible with this computer." I'm using an iMac with Lion OS on it, Why is it incompatible?
Your Mac must be one of the following models:
iMac (Mid 2007 or newer)
MacBook (Late 2008 Aluminum, or Early 2009 or newer)
MacBook Pro (Mid/Late 2007 or newer)
MacBook Air (Late 2008 or newer)
Mac mini (Early 2009 or newer)
Mac Pro (Early 2008 or newer)
Xserve (Early 2009)
From here > Apple - Upgrade your Mac to OS X Mountain Lion. -
I have an iMac with version 10.5.8 Mac OS X, can i upgrade to the latest Mountain Lion S X from the Apple web page.
When I tried, it said I had to have 10.6 or later............how do I get there?No. You need to phone the online Apple Store and order Mac OS X 10.6 on DVD.
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Problem
High running Temperature
Specification
iMac 27 inch
Mac OS X Includes Software Snow Leopard upgraded to Mountain Lion OS X 10.8.03 (1278)
251 GB Flash Drive
2 TB Sata disk
Processor 3.4 Ghz Intel Core I7
Memory 16 GB 1333 MHz DDR3
Graphics AMD Radeon HD 6970 2048 MB
Video: Software Final Cut Pro X 10.0.8
I use the imac mainly for editing Video which when doing so it has reached temperatures of near to 60° C which causes the program to become unstable and needs to be cooled down to operate correctly.
An Apple technician (by phone) advised me to download an smcfancontrol. This allows each individual fan to increase speed and also advises the current temperature at °C. The smcfancontrol has been downloaded but this has not resolved the problem. By increasing the speed of the fan more heat is generated and creates additional noise.
I have since taken the iMac to an Apple Store for examination as suggested by APPLECARE when the fans were found to be working correctly. An Apple Store technician carried out a test, but not whilst working under the pressure of FINAL CUT PRO when the iMac generates a high temperature.
The Temperature Specification for this model is
Operating Temperature 20 °c to 35°C
Storage Temp.47°c
Clearly the temperature my iMac is operating at is excessive and could cause the computer to break down prematurely. Has anyone experienced this problem.
Frank HowellWhen was the last time you cleaned/vacuumed out all of your iMac's vents, slots and ports.
You need to do this with the iMac powered down, disconnected from power and everything disconnected.
Lay your iMac, screen down, on a soft surface, like a heavy towel. Use a small electronics vac, or portable or full size vac with hose and a crevice tool attachment and carefully and slowly vacuum every vent, slot and port on your iMac.
Then reconnect everything up, power up and download and install iStat Pro. Start working, then report the temps of your iMac after this has been done.
When using SMCFan Control, it is important not to run the fans at too high an RPM. This doesn't generate heat on its own, but will suck in more dust, lint and dirt into your iMac, and that will be the cause of additonal increases in heat.
I run my fans in the range of 1400-1600 RPMs. You can go as high as 1800 RPMs but it is important to keep the RPM range below either 1800 or below 2000 RPMs.
I, also, run a very small desktop fan pointed toward the upper back of my iMac to keep temps down even further. -
Mac won't restart after updating to OS X Mountain Lion
Mac won't restart after updating to OS X Mountain Lion. Please help?
Like what happens? Is it just spinning?
If you've waited sufficiently long (say 10 minutes) you could just hit the power button which will do the trick. A little more gentle would be to open a terminal window (if you can) and type 'sudo reboot' (without the quotes) and enter your password when it asks. That will do it too. -
Need a replacement for Intego Antispam since it does not work with Mountain Lion
Any suggestion.
Also noticed that if you have installed program that did not come from App Store it may not be able to open it due to Mountain Lion. Whats up with thataldonben wrote:
Thank-you for heads up, so what your saying is all my online threw Safari is 100% protected no need for any protection other than this GateKeeper. Or is that just for my programs.
GateKeeper is just one of the anti-malware protection features of Mountain Lion. There are others. Mountain Lion actually includes its own malware scanner too. The difference is that it doesn't check for all the millions of Windows viruses. Just keep your software updated. Mountain Lion should do that automatically.
In the case of spam my internet provide i have email address threw them and even after turning on their filter I continue to get spam, so that why I been asking. I've been told of one today called SpamSieve.
SPAM is more difficult. I use SpamSieve and highly recommend it. -
i have macbook air 13,3" but when i go to:From the Apple () menu, choose About This Mac. Click More Info. For OS X Mountain Lion, click System Report. MacBook Air 11 inch mi 2011, why why please
Informations matériel :
Nom du modèle: MacBook Air
Identifiant du modèle: MacBookAir4,2
Nom du processeur: Intel Core i7
Vitesse du processeur: 1,8 GHz
Nombre de processeurs: 1
Nombre total de cœurs: 2
Cache de niveau 2 (par cœur): 256 Ko
Cache de niveau 3: 4 Mo
Mémoire: 4 Go
Version de la ROM de démarrage: MBA41.0077.B0F
Version SMC (système): 1.73f66
Numéro de série (système): C0*******JYC
UUID du matériel: ****
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mein mac findet den HP-Scaaner nach dem Update auf Mountain Lion 10.8.4 nicht mehr, oder nur teilweise und unvollkommen. Was kann ich machen. Bin kein PC-Freak, sondern ein schon etwas betagter Rentner.
Hallo,
Einige Dinge zu versuchen ...
Bootup hält CMD + r, oder die Option / Alt-Taste, um von der Wiederherstellungs-Partition und Festplatten-Dienstprogramm von dort booten, um die Festplatte reparieren, dann Repair Permissions.
Oder ...
Mac OS X: Über den Druck-System zurücksetzen-Funktion ...
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1341?viewlocale=en_US
10.5/10.6/10.7/10.8 Anweisungen ...
In Systemeinstellungen> Drucken & Fax, rechte Maustaste oder Control + auf der Liste Drucker Sidebar klicken, wählen Drucksystem zurücksetzen.
wenn Sie halten Option und klicken Sie auf die "-"-Reiter setzt er das Drucksystem.
http://www.macosxhints.com/article.php?story=20031215144430486
Safe Boot aus dem HD, (Holding Shift-Taste beim Booten), führen Sie das Festplatten-Dienstprogramm in Programme> Dienstprogramme, und markieren Sie dann das Laufwerk, auf Reparatur Berechtigungen klicken.
Alle Geräte, die zuvor in Ihrem Printer List und Fax-Liste erschien, müssen Sie wieder nach dem Zurücksetzen des Drucksystems hinzugefügt werden.
Zurücksetzen des Drucksystems in Mac OS X 10.5.x + + +
1. Um die Druck-System zurücksetzen-Funktion in Mac OS X 10.5.x zu verwenden, gehen Sie folgendermaßen vor:
2. Wählen Sie Systemeinstellungen aus dem Apple-Menü.
3. Wählen Sie Drucken & Faxen aus dem Menü Ansicht.
4. Auf Liste der Drucker auf der linken Seite des Fensters Ctrl-Taste, wählen Sie dann "Drucksystem zurücksetzen" aus dem Kontextmenü. Wenn Sie nicht sehen, eine Liste von Druckern, Control-Klick auf den Text "Click +, um einen Drucker oder Fax hinzufügen" und wählen Sie "Drucksystem zurücksetzen ..." Als Alternative, wenn Sie derzeit einen oder mehrere Drucker aufgeführt ist, können Sie auf die Option "-" (Drucker entfernen)-Taste.
http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1341
Neustart. -
Hello Apple.
Yesterday I have purchased app «OS X Mountain Lion», but it didn't download completely and disappeared from my purchased list.
Need you assistance.See if the purchase is hidden:
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4928 -
Are mac book pros mid 2010 capable of upgrading to mountain lion?
are mac book pros mid 2010 capable of upgrading to mountain lion?
Yes.
Upgrading from Snow Leopard to Lion 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.
If you sign into the App Store and try to purchase Mountain Lion but the App Store says your computer is not compatible then you may still be able to upgrade to Lion per the following information.
A. 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.
B. 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. -
I need help locating where and how to update Mac OS-X to Mountain Lion.....Thanx....Jay
First update your 10.6 version to 10.6.8 from the software update under the Apple Menu.
This will add direct access to the Mac App store via a new application.
Now launch the App Store from your Applications folder - Its the new icon a letter A formed from a ruler pencil and pen on a blue circle !
Once launched you need to add your iTunes account details or create an account add payment details etc...
Sign in purchase download and follow install processes to upgrade to 10.8 Mountain Lion.
OH and to be safe BEFORE you install backup your current system to an external drive ! -
Do you need to buy Snow Leopard 10.6 before 10.6.3?
I'm looking to buy the Snow Leopard upgrade and am noticing that there are both 10.6 and 10.6.3 upgrades available. Will I have to purchase both before I am able to upgrade to Montain Lion?
No. The current version of Snow Leopard on DVD is 10.6.3.
Upgrading to Snow Leopard
You must 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 MobileMe service; fees and
terms apply.
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