How do I upgrade from my old Mac OS X software to snow leopard

I have a Mac Desktop and want to upgrade my software from OS X 10.5.8 to the most current availabel for my computer.  Any idea on how I do that?

$69 for Lion and Snow Leopard on USB
Check Apple Store
Check Lion Support page
Use the tabs and links at the top of page
Look at the hardware requirements for Lion

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    Choose About this Mac from the Apple menu and check the processor.
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    If it's an Intel Mac, click here, install the DVD, and run Software Update.
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  • Can I upgrade from osx tiger v10.4.11 to osx Snow Leopard v10.6 for 29$ ??

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  • How do I upgrade my iMAC OS X v10.5.8 to Snow Leopard?

    How do I upgrade my iMAC OS X v10.5.8 to Snow Leopard?

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  • How do I migrate from my old mac that lost its display to my new mac?

    How do I migrate from my old iMac that lost its display to my new iMac?

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  • How do I upgrade my iPhoto 6 on my os10.6.8 snow leopard

    How do I upgrade my iPhoto 6 on my os10.6.8 snow leopard

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  • How to transfer data from my old mac to a new one?, how to transfer data from my old mac to a new one?

    I have a new macbook pro, but didn't transfer  data of my old mac to this one. I cannot find a transfer assistent or other tool to get this done. What is the best way to do this?

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  • Slow since upgrading from 10.4.11 to 10.5.8 Snow Leopard

    Hello,
    In order to sync with my iphone I recently installed Snow Leopard on my MacBook and since then it's running very very slowly. I was wondering why this might be and what I can do to resolve it. From doing a little research it seems it might be to do with a lack of memory, but I don't seem to have that much on my mac. Any thoughts gratefully received.

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  • HT1338 do i need to backup my harddrive before upgrading from OSX v. 10.5.8 to Snow Leopard?

    I'm installing Mac OSX Snow Leopard.  I currently have OSX v. 10.5.8
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    You must do that. An upgrade doesn't erase your files, but you must make a copy if it goes wrong and you have to reinstall

  • How to free tcp/ip port in Mac OS X v10.6 Snow Leopard

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    +/Applications/SABnzbd.app/Contents/Resources/SABnzbd.py --server localhost:11235+
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  • How do i upgrade my OS X version 10.5.8 to Snow leopard so i can then install mountain lion?

    I M TRYING TO INSTALL MOUNTAIN LION BUT THE SITE SAYS I HAVE TO HAVE SNOW LEOPARD FIRST. I CAN'T FIND THE DOWNLOAD FOR
    . CAN YOU HELP?

    There are several ways around this. You can go to on Amazon and buy snow leopard. Update to 10.6.8. Then use The App Store that comes on 10.6.8 and upgrade to 10.8.
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    Note. You are posting in the wrong forum. You should be posting this in Mountain Lion, not OS X Server.
    Other way around it is, if you have another computer that is on 10.6.8, download 10.8.  Extra the disk image out from the Installation o mountain lion. Clone image to a USB flash drive.
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    The easiest way would be just getting 10.6 DVD
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  • How to get data from "ye olde" mac to a new mac?

    I have an old PowerMac 5400/180 computer that I would like to get the data off of. Any suggestions on how I might do that with my Intel based iMac?

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    2. When you’re asked how you want to transfer your information, select the “To another Mac” button.
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  • Decided to upgrade from an old PowerBook G4, mostly for eyesight issues. Bought a new Mac Mini and hooked it up to an Apple A1267 Cinema Monitor. I cannot even figure out how to turn them on. Help please.

    I am exhausted just getting to the point of being allowed to ask my question.  I recently decided to upgrade from an old PowerBook G4 that we have used for years, and am using now.  I bought a new Mac Mini and a reconditioned Apple A1267 Monitor that was working beautifully when hooked to a slightly newer PowerBook in the store.  Both the Mini and the monitor are plugged in, and attached to each other but I feel light a dolt.  I cannot even figure out how to turn them on or even get a power light to come on. Can someone help me?

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  • I had a mac mini on snow leopard but it broke.I now have a macbook pro on leopard how do I upgrade using the disks from my old mac mini

    can I use the osx disks from my old mac mini to upgrade my macbook pro so i can then get a further free upgrade

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  • I have bought a new Mac Book Pro, and I need to know how I can move Aperture from my old Mac Book to the new one..

    I have bought a new Mac Book Pro, and I need to know how I can move Aperture from my old Mac Book to the new one..

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