HT1338 OS X ver 10.5.8 on a mac mini, can i upgrade to mountain lion?

OS X ver 10.5.8 on a mac mini3,1, can i upgrade to mountain lion?

Here's the requirements.
http://www.apple.com/osx/specs/
 Cheers, Tom

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    because it was a demo laptop when i bought it i was trying to update my app it was asking for user id password i gave my apple id but it says like this id is not valid  i think it was reg in different id when i bought so that the reason i bought new Mac OS but in my lap i already lion has pre installed so that the reason i was keep pending
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  • HT1338 can a mac 10.5.8 upgrade to mountain lion

    can a mac 10.5.8 upgrade to mountain lion?

    Start by checking if you can run Snow Leopard:
    Requirements for OS X 10.6 'Snow Leopard'
    http://support.apple.com/kb/SP575
    OS 10.6 Snow Leopard is once again available for $19.99 from the Apple Store:
    http://store.apple.com/us/product/MC573/mac-os-x-106-snow-leopard
    and in the UK:
    http://store.apple.com/uk/product/MC573/mac-os-x-106-snow-leopard
    but nobody knows for how long it will be available.
    When you have installed it, run Software Update to download and install the latest updates for Snow Leopard.
    To use iCloud you have to upgrade at least to Lion, but some functions are only available in Mountain Lion:
    http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4759
    You can also purchase the code to use to download Lion (Lion requires an Intel-based Mac with a Core 2 Duo, i3, i5, i7 or Xeon processor and 2GB of RAM, running the latest version of Snow Leopard), or you can purchase Mountain Lion from the App Store - if you can run that:
    http://www.apple.com/osx/specs/

  • HT1338 I am now running on OS X Snow Leopard. If I upgrade to Mountain Lion, will all my files and data and bought programs disappear?

    I am now running on OS X Snow Leopard. If I upgrade to Mountain Lion, will all my files and data and bought programs disappear?

    As Austin Kinsella1 says, it's a good idea to check your program versions.
    I have found this site really helpful with that:
    http://roaringapps.com/apps:table

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    My computer cannot install a printer after I upgraded to Mountain Lion. I have downloaded the HP printer drivers from the Mac Store. I click on add printer on Print and scan, the printer is connected via USB. I get a message that the drivers on not on Mac Store and cannot be installed.

    True, not part of the list.
    An older printer? You can only try contacting HP. Note that Apple is only the "distributor" of these drivers; HP as the vendor develops them. Or not...

  • HT1338 I have an HP Printer/scanner, and since upgrading to Mountain Lion I can no longer scan on my HP.  HP tells me that I can get an upgrade app from 'Apple Software Upgrade' .  Does anyone know how to do this?

    I have an HP Printer/scanner, and since upgrading to Mountain Lion I can no longer scan on my HP.  HP tells me that I can get an upgrade app from 'Apple Software Upgrade' .  Does anyone know how to do this?

    HP couldn't find its own apps with both hands and a flashlight.
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    For the first problem, you need to re-enable 'tap to click' in Sys Prefs:

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    See Here  >  up to date program

  • I have ver 10.5.8 with 4Gb of memory, can I upgrade to snow leopard?

    I have a Mac Pro running version 10.5.8 with 4Gb of memory, can I upgrade to snow leopard? 
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    Processor 2x2.8 Ghz Intel
    Memory 4GB
    but when I saw the upgrade for Snow Leopard it said something about needing 5GB?
    I'm not the best with tech stuff (obviously never upgraded since I got this one) and not sure if I will be able to.
    Any advice most appreciated.
    Need to know as I can't seem to get new itunes to download.
    Thank you in advance.

    Luckily prices have dropped while the quality has improved. Your system can take DDR2 FBDIMMs of 800MHz and 667MHz
    2x2GB FBDIMM DDR2 667MHz @ $30
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    http://www.amazon.com/Komputerbay-PC2-5300F-Buffered-FB-DIMM-Heatspreaders/dp/B0 05HIWD5U/
    http://www.amazon.com/DDR2-800-PC2-6400-800MHz-Certified-MA970LLA/dp/B0085MGTEQ/
    http://www.amazon.com/2008-PC2-6400-Buffered-FB-DIMM-MA970LL/dp/B007GB1I7K
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    You may be using the original ATI 2600XT it shipped with? I would replace it with Apple's ATI 5770.
    Also plan to start with a new TimeMachine backup set and leave the old one as is, you can reuse it later.
    4GB is 'fine' but also is on the "I would not want to run with less" department.
    What will make your Mac run faster and smoother is a small SSD boot drive, Samsung 840 128GB.
    SSD: Samsung 840 EVO 128GB
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    For now Snow Leopard is still supported but Apple wants to move as many users and systems as possible to 10.9 Maverick, free upgrade from Snow Leopard. But a major overhaul and doing so 10.7 and later dropped support for older applications.
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    My new mac mini can't find my Powershot S410 digital camera.  Therefore I can't import any photos from it to iCamera.  Can anyone help?

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  • HT1338 can't download the mountain lion os

    Having problem to download the mountain lion os, not accepting my aplle ID.

    Piero- wrote:
    After downloading the update, I reboot my mac and It's still with the old software. I'm from Argentina, please help!
    After downloading, you must run the update. It doesn't automatically install, yet.

  • HT1338 I'm running OSX 10.5.8 is it possable to up grade to mountain lion

    I'm running OSX 10.5.8 is it possable to up grade to mountain lion

    Welcome to the Apple Support Communities
    Of course. First, check that your computer is supported > http://support.apple.com/kb/sp575 If your iMac is supported, buy Mac OS X Snow Leopard > http://store.apple.com/us/product/MC573/mac-os-x-106-snow-leopard
    Before upgrading, make a backup of your data. After backing up your data, insert the Snow Leopard disc and upgrade to Mac OS X Snow Leopard. The DVD contains Mac OS X 10.6.3, so open  > Software Update to install Mac OS X 10.6.8.
    That update will install the App Store. Just open the App Store (it's on the Dock, next to iTunes) and purchase OS X Mountain Lion. If you want to know what the requirements are, see > http://www.apple.com/osx/specs Apart from that, check that your apps are compatible > http://www.roaringapps.com Note that PowerPC apps aren't supported on Mountain Lion.
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  • HT1338 can I upgrade straight to lion without purchasing snow leopard if I am running on OS 10.5.8

    can I upgrade straight to lion without purchasing snow leopard if I am running on OS 10.5.8?

    Well, yes, if your Mac meets the requirements, you can afford to erase the drive completely, & don't mind paying $10 more for Lion on a Flash stick than Snow Leopard/10.6 on DVD & Lion/10.7 download from the App Store is.
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       * Mac computer with an Intel processor
        * 1GB of memory (I say 2GB at least)
        * 5GB of available disk space (I say 30GB at least)
        * DVD drive for installation
        * Some features require a compatible Internet service provider; fees may apply.
        * Some features require Apple’s MobileMe service; fees and terms apply.
    Which apps work with Mac OS X 10.6?...
    http://snowleopard.wikidot.com/
    It looks like they do still have it:
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        •    At least 2GB of memory, (I say 4GB)
        •    Latest version of Mac OS X Snow Leopard (10.6.8), with the Mac App Store installed
        •    At least 4GB of disk space for downloading, (I say 40GB at least)
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    Lion also does not support 32-bit Intel Core Duo or Core Solo based Macs. Rosetta is no longer available in Lion, which means Lion no longer supports PowerPC applications.
    Or, if you can afford to erase everything & spend $10 more than the 10.6 Disc & 10.7 from the App Store...
    Or if you can erase your disk...
    http://store.apple.com/us/product/MD256

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