How to upgrade a computer running OS X 10.5.8?
Hello! I'm on a desktop computer that is running OS X 10.5.8 and want to update my computer. Is there a faster way to update than downloading each version of OS X? I can't access Maverick, as my iTunes with the app store can't be updated until the system is updated. Any help is greatly appreciated!
Assuming your computer will run it, buy OS X 10.6.8 from the Apple store (check specs). Then you could update directly to OS X 10.9.
Barry
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