Frozen download of Yosemite onto an iMac running 10.6.8

I have a 2009 manufactured iMac running 10.6.8. I have tried to download Yosemite a couple of times but all I get is the icon in the dock and a progress bar that freezes at about 20% and goes no further. Has anyone experienced the same and does anyone know the cause? Technically my Mac fits the spec requirements for an upgrade.

hi alan i run a business on ebay selling photos and negs. i recently installed yosemite and it locked my entire library on iphoto. when i try to download the app to free it from ishop it tells me there is a fault with the app and my iphoto is frozen. i am basically out of work and finding it very hard to find someone who can help me unlock it.. look at the things being said about this yosemite locking this.....freezing that... be very careful if you need your business for your livelyhood. the actual performance is really good.....better display ...much faster and well presented but is it worth having parts of your compy put out of action i possibly think not. i am new to this community so hopefully someone reading this may be able to advise us both.....paul

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