Do I need to update my Leopard to Snow Leopard before I can update to LION?

Yes you do. You can get Snow Leopard at an Apple Store, or online: http://store.apple.com/us/product/MC573Z/A
Snow Leopard retail disk will load Version 10.6.3, and you'll need to update it to 10.6.8 (this is just one update, you don't need to go to 10.6.4, 10.6.5, etc.). Go to  > Software Update to update.
Then you should have the Mac App Store, which is where you go to download the Lion installer.

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Do I have to purchase Snow Leopard before I can purchase OS Lion?

Do I have to purchase OS Snow Leopard before I can purchase OS Lion?

You can order a Snow Leopard 10.6 install disk for $29 as long as you have at least 1gb of RAM and 5gb of free space on your hard drive. http://store.apple.com/us/product/MC573Z/A?mco=MTY3ODQ5OTY
Or you can wait until August when Apple will release Lion on a USB Flash Drive for $69
Since you're still running 10.5 unless you've got the model 5,1 Aluminum Unibody your MacBook probably doen't have the buttonless Multi-Touch trackpad. Which means you can't use the gestures feature in Lion.

Do I have to upgrade to Snow Leopard before I can upgrade to Lion?

Chrome will no longer update unless I update my MacBook. I have Leopard. Do I have to upgrade to Snow Leopard first before i can upgrade to Lion or can I go straight to Lion? And should I back up my hard drive first before I do an upgrade?

You need Apple Store to upgrade to Lion (unless you bought a usb with Lion on it).
Snow Leopard will have the App Store once you update.
This is how I did it Leopard --> Snow Leopard --> update to get the App Store --> Lion.
And Yes, you should always back up your hard drive before doing any upgrade : )
Btw, here's the unofficial way of updating Leopard to Lion. I never tried it, can't say it will work, so do it at your own risk.
http://www.macworld.com/article/1161087/install_lion_over_leopard.html

If I have the Snow Leopard OS do I need to update the Lion OS before the new Mountain Lion OS?

If I have the Snow Leopard OS do I need to update the Lion OS before the new Mountain Lion OS?

Apple has not detailed Mountain Lion's requirements or how it will be made available, and probably won't until much closer to release. So we cannot answer your question at this time. Keep an eye on Apple's web pages for Mountain Lion as well as the many Apple-related news web sites and I'm sure you'll see the announcement when it comes.
Regards.

HT1338 I need to update to Lion and then Mountain Lion, but I need a CD or other means to update as my internet is too slow and I have a GB limit. Is this possible?

I need to update to Lion and then Mountain Lion, but I need a CD or other means to update as my internet is too slow and I have a GB limit. Is this possible?

Thanks for your response. I was told, obviously misinformed, that you needed to dl Lion prior to Mountain Lion, so thanks for clarifying that. I cannot dl from the internet as it is too slow and I have limited GB per month. I know, at one point, you could purchase a jumpdrive with Lion for those of us who have this problem or no internet access. I will check into that via Apple or try to borrow internet service from a friend and move my computer there.
Thanks again.

I manage 60 ipads for a school using Apple Configurator. Need to update to iOS7 and AC1.4.3...Is it best to use Mountain Lion or Mavericks, as I also need to update from Lion 10.7 for the new AC and iOS to work properly.

I manage 60 ipads for a school using Apple Configurator. Need to update my devices to iOS7 and Apple Configurator to 1.4.3...Is it best to use Mountain Lion or Mavericks, as I also need to update from Lion 10.7 for the new Apple Configurator and iOS7 to work properly.

I always run a Time Machine backup before updating anything and recommend you run a backup as well. Paid apps should migrate over without any problem. If you have problems with VPP codes not transfering over properly, you can talk to your Apple SE or contact VPP for Education support and they can help you. While I haven't experienced any problems with updating, its never a guarantee that others will have the same experience.
Good luck!
~Joe

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After updating iTunes to 11.4, non eof my device is recognised (iPhone4 , iPhone5, iPad3), iTunes comes with a message saying : "
You need to turn on synchronization in isync preferences before you can sync contacts and calendars"
Please Advise..
Thanks

This resolved my issue
http://support.apple.com/kb/ts1538

I need to upgrade from 10.5.8 to 10.6.6 before I can download Mountain Lion. Where do I find this download?

I need to upgrade from 10.5.8 to 10.6.6 before I can download MOUNTAIN LION OSX. I am having trouble finding this download for 10.6.6.

10.7/10.8 will NOT run your older PPC or most Intel software, you going to have to spend money on a older machine that might not be worth it.
http://roaringapps.com/apps:table
Also 10.7/10.8 is slower and has more memory needs you machine might not be able to handle (4GB+) also your older CPU and graphics card.
If you want fast, OS X 10.6.8 is simply the fastest with a fresh install, even faster than 10.5. AND it runs your older software, no need to purchase new ones.
Run 10.6 until the wheels fall off that machine before you inflicted yourself with a backwards crap of the Lions.
For Snow Leopard Speed Freaks
https://discussions.apple.com/community/notebooks/macbook_pro?view=documents

When connect ipod nano 6th gen i get error message "you need to format the disk in drive G: before you can use it Do you want to format it?"

when connect ipod nano 6th gen i get error message "you need to format the disk in drive G: before you can use it Do you want to format it?" Any suggestions please

Hi Michael
These are the answers
to your questions
What is the OS version, Windows Server 2008?
Microsoft Windows [Version 6.0.6001]
SP1
On which disk you choose to install it, the C: drive?
I have Raid 5
What
is the output of the Checkdsk?   It find Nothing
Could
you please upload us a screen shot? I have no
Screen shot
Is
the C: drive is a external drive? NO
Besides,
have you manually assigned the drive letter?
NO
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HT1338 Mac OS X V 10.5.8 on my MacBook. I need to update to Lion. Am I required to update previous versions or can I download Lion?

Currently running OS X V 10.5.8. I need access mac mail via my server. Do I need to purchase previous versions or can I purchase Lion and resolve the situation?

Hi, you need to either get the 10.6 Install Disc, which I recommend, or buy the Flash drive version of Lion & erase everything to inststall.
Snow Leopard/10.6.x Requirements...
General requirements
   * Mac computer with an Intel processor
    * 1GB of memory (I say 4GB 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/
It looks like they might still have it...
http://store.apple.com/us/product/MC573Z/A?fnode=MTY1NDAzOA
It's reported that if you have a MobileMe account that Apple will send you SL/10.6 for free.
If it's a core Duo & not a Core2Duo, then it'll only run in 32 bit mode.
Lion/101.7 System requirements
    •    x86-64 processor (Macs with an Intel Core 2 Duo, Intel Core i3, Intel Core i5, Intel Core i7, or Xeon processor.)
    •    At least 2GB of memory[(I recommend 6GB or more)
    •    Latest version of Mac OS X Snow Leopard (10.6.8), with the Mac App Store installed
    •    At least 4GB of disk space for downloading[(I recommend 50 GB or more.)
Like Snow Leopard, Lion does not support PowerPC-based Macs (e.g., Power Macs, PowerBooks, iBooks, iMacs (G3-G5), eMacs).
Lion also does not support 32-bit Intel Core Duo or Core Solo based Macs. Rosetta is no longer available in Lion, which means Lion no longer supports PowerPC applications.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mac_OS_X_Lion#System_requirements
http://www.apple.com/macosx/how-to-buy/
What applications are not compatible with Mac OS X 10.7 "Lion"?
http://ow.ly/5Iz09
You'll need to buy SL/10.6 first & get it to 10.6.8, then get Lion... if you can run it.
Or if you can erase your disk...
http://store.apple.com/us/product/MD256

My iphone 5 screen needs to be turned on and off twice before I can slide the screen to unlock it.

My iphone 5 screen needs to be turned on and off twice (hit the top button or home button, then turn off the screen again, then hit one of the buttons again) before I can slide the screen to unlock it. Also, when I was using it yesterday, the volume on my music was sliding up and down by itself, it clicked on albums by itself and wouldn't register my touch, the song kept pausing and playing by itself, and when I backed out of the app, all my running apps started sliding back and forth across the screen as if I were running my finger back and forth extremely fast. It also then opened the phone app, started to call one of my contacts, and wouldn't let me hang up. My phone is relatively new (got it back in June) and I haven't dropped my phone at all, haven't gotten it wet, etc... The only thing I've done to it recently is install iOS7. Does anyone know why this is happening and how I can fix it?

Took my phone to the Apple store this week and they told me it was a hardware/screen malfunction. They replaced the screen for free since it was under warranty. Now it works fine again!

HT5622 Hello. I'm getting a message about "You need to turn on synchronization in isync preferences before you can sync contacts and calendars" after the last itunes update. How do you fix this?

How do you fix the synchronization issue with the latest update? My phone does not sync with itunes anymore.

I have same prob as Mizz Gibbs.
itunes = 11.1.3.8
OS = Win 7 Home Preimum Service Pack 1 (with latest updates applied)
thx for any help you can offer ...

How do i updgrade from 10.5 to Snow Leopard so I can they download Lion from the Mac App store?

I have an i mac operating on 10.5.8. I want to iupgrade to Lion but I need to have snow leopard. How do i do this?

You cannot download it. You must buy the disk.
http://store.apple.com/us/product/MC573Z/A?fnode=MTY1NDAzOA&mco=MTc1ODgwMjE

Everytime I try to purchase Mountain Lion from the App Store it tells me that iTunes has changed their terms and agreements and I need to first read and agree to them before I can proceed. It never pulls up the terms and agreement window to read?

Everytime I try to purchase Mountain lion from the App store it tells me that iTunes has changed their terms and agreements, in order to proceed I need to read and agree to them, yet no pop up window appears to do just that!!

http://www.apple.com/support/mac/app-store/contact.html?form=account

Do I need to do anything after installing new drive before I can use it?

I just got two 750GB WD Caviars and have installed them on my MP. One of them I'm going to use as a backup and remove when not using. My point for posting though is that I got some sort of error message once I powered the computer back up after installation. Do I need to format these drives or something like that? On my stock HDD on my Mac Pro, in disk utilities the 'partition scheme' says "GUID Partition Table" and for the two new drives they say "Unformatted". Also there was a fairly loud pulsating buzz after installing the new drives. It lasted most of the day and then suddenly stopped. Could the strange buzzing have something to do with the formatting issue?

Also, you can simply open Disk Utility - select the drive you want to format from the list of drives (icons with names) on the left. Click on the "erase" button at the top of the Disk Utility window and that will take you to the "dialogue" for erasing the selected drive - erasing is equivalent of formatting for purposes of this discussion.
Once erased (formatted) the drive (whether external or internal) should appear as a volume on your desktop and should be "useable" as any drive would be. Next step - _if you desire_ - is to get into partitioning drives, making bootable backup drives and RAID configurations.
Re the noise (buzzing): seems to me it wasn't the drives themselves that were causing the earlier reports. I think it was something to do with air flow over drive bay #4. Installing a drive in that bay "caused" the noise to begin. Like I said - you should do a search for this using applicable key words.

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