How to get Gopro studio on older iMac with OSX 10.6.8?

Question

I have an 06' iMac with OSX 10.6.8 that can no longer update to newer versions. I recently got a Gopro 4 Silver only to learn that I cannot download the Gopro Studio editing software to my outdated OSX. The software requires a minimum of 10.8. Can anything be done to put the software on my iMac? If not, will any of the Apple software edit my Gopro media files?

Answer 1

Would appear from detailed viewing of iMac models circa 2006, none of them could be used
to run an OS X version as new as Mountain Lion 10.8.5. Most can't run Lion 10.7.5. So the
answer would be to find a newer model computer that can run Mountain Lion, or newer...
Depending on what kind of files the GoPro generates, the ability to edit, alter, and use them
will vary. Certain editing software exists, but the details of what is still available for older OS X
and your configuration, is sketchy at best. That is one of the reasons why the maker suggests
their GoPro device and/or software needs a later OS X system. Major upgrade. (OS + Mac)
The information on various Mac products can be read online at sites such as Everymac.com
where they show all models of a product name, and info about almost every mac built. To
use resources to see what kind of later computer may be affordable, available, and run the
software you already have, may take time. To keep a useful older computer at the best-last
state in OS X, with its software, is helpful if you have other applications that work for you.
Then you'd just need to find a niche product, such as a MacBook Pro from 2010; perhaps
a Late 2012 model 13-inch. Maybe even an earlier MacBook; these are no longer made.
Some reputable sellers offer restored or repaired older vintage Macs. For newer ones
that can run later Mac OS software, the Apple Store has their refurbished pages. These
are fairly current. Older ones no longer under any AppleCare plan, can be found at
shops that repair them for a living; or used. Be careful when buying used products, read
to see if there were issues, damages, and be sure to get the accessories & system discs
if the model is old enough to have DVDs included. Oh, be sure if you get a used Mac that
is newer, did not ship with install DVDs, the original owner has not tied it to their AppleID.
A promised upgrade in a used Mac, to Yosemite, does you no good if the computer is
tied to a former owner, and their password and their Apple ID accounts.
In any event... to use that peripheral will require a newer computer & later OS X version.
Good luck & happy computing!