HT1338 I have os 10.4.11. But my apple menu says I have no software updates needed.  How can this be?

I need to update iTunes so that I can update my iPad.   However, my emac tells me that I can't update iTunes until I update to 10.5.  However my apple menu software update says "your software is up to date".   Help!

You have to purchase major version upgrades. If you don't have an Intel model, then you can look for Leopard on eBay or Amazon.com. Be sure to purchase only a full retail installer.
If you have an Intel model, then purchase Snow Leopard from Apple's Online Store instead - $29.00.

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    In the article you came from, scroll down to the section titled Update your device using iTunes. And follow those steps to update.

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    You can upgrade straight from 10.4 to 10.6 with no problems. Any program that runs under 10.4 should run under10.6. See this list for compatibility with 10.6: http://snowleopard.wikidot.com/ 
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    The option to update without the computer (Over the air) was made available with iOS 5. If your iDevice is using a version of iOS lower than 5, you will need to use iTunes on your syncing computer to perform the upgrade. Use the Apple link below as a guide for the upgrade.
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    http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4623
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    I have an 1 phoe 3gs and need to download newer version of IOS but when n settings , general - there is no Software Update option - how can i update to a leter version of IOS ?
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    hi i am using mac os x 10.5.8 but this os is not supporting few software updates.so how can i get a better version of os?,,this os not supporting google chrome and i tunes 7..

    The next Mac OS version os 10.6.
    Below is a link to some details how you can obtain that for your Mac.
    https://discussions.apple.com/thread/4368218
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    I need to send a fax, but now apple's modem is incompatible on Lion... how can I do?

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  • We have had to change to a new router but the Macbook Pro still reverts to the old router.  How can this new one be made the default?

    We have had to change to a new router but the Macbook Pro still reverts to the old one. How can we lose this and make the new router the default?

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    http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4972

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    2Teacher

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    iTunes 10 for Windows: Update and restore software on iPod, iPhone, or iPad
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  • HT4623 My iPad does not have a "software update" category.how do I update it?

    My iPad does not have a "software update" category in the General section. How do I update it?

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    iOS 4: Updating your device to iOS 5 or Later
    http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4972
    How to install iOS 6
    http://www.macworld.com/article/2010061/hands-on-with-ios-6-installation.html
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    http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4623
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     Cheers, Tom

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