I currently have 10.5.8 on my Intel desk top. What do I need to do to upgrade from this OS to the Newest version OS?
I currently have 10.5.8 OS on my 3.06 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo with 2 GB 800 MHz DDR2 SDRAM.
My machine needs to be Up-Graded to the Newest OS.
But I get different opinions from everyone as to how to do this Up-Grade.
Can I just buy the Newest OS and install it.?
OR must I go thru all the previous OS up-grades first.?
OR do I just take this "old" machine to the Apple Store and Buy a New one and let them
Your machine appears to be a Early 2008 24" iMac (iMac 8,1) and even though you meet the minimal 2GB of RAM, you really should max it out at 6GB for the beast of Lions.
You have two slots, one can hold a 4GB module and the other 2GB.
Maximum Memory
6.0 GB (Actual) 4.0 GB (Apple)
Memory Slots
2 - 200-pin PC2-6400 (800MHz) DDR2 SO-DIMM
Use System Profiler to confirm your machine Model Identification and use Crucial.com checker to make sure your getting the right RAM spec.
Warning!, your current PPC based software will NOT run in 10.7 or 10.8+
http://roaringapps.com/apps:table
This could be a very expensive upgrade, Snow Leopard, then Mountain Lion, more RAM and all new software all for a dated machine.
I'd say upgrade it to 10.6.8 max and perhaps add more RAM and stay there for best performance.
OS X 10.4/10.5 need to upgrade, 10.6.8 ok still
Yes, do consider a new one with 10.8, better to spend all the money on software there than on a dated machine.
Good luck.
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