Hi I've got Mac OS X 10.5.8 Do i need to buy first Mac OS X 10.6 to get the OS X Lion ? thanks

Hi I've got Mac OS X 10.5.8 Do i need to buy first Mac OS X 10.6 to get the OS X Lion ? thanks

Yes you do. Check the requirements here: http://www.apple.com/macosx/how-to-buy/
Also, Macworld.com has a lot of information on installing, including the things to do so it goes smoothly. Some of the people having install issues haven't done these steps. Although they may be more preventative, it's a safe way to get things done.

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