I have a Powerbook G4, OSX 10.3.7. Can I upgrade the OSX? If so, how?
I have a Powerbook G4, OSX 10.3.7. I reinstalled the OSX 10.3.7 to wipe the data. Before the installaion, I could get online via my wireless home network. The installation process said if I installed 10.3.7, I would overwrite and wipe a newer version. Stupidly I went ahead and overwrote. After installation, I have attempted to get on line using existing wireless network. I won't connect. I can connect using an ethernet cable. I ran the Update program while on line via Ethernet and got that the software is up to date. Any ideas? All response will be greatly appreciated. Thanks
I do not see any indication of the Mhz/Ghz in the batter door. I have attached pictures of the interior. Hope this helps. I do not, necessarily, want to recover any data. My intention was to only wipe existing data, and then use this older unit just for accessing the internet. Since I could access the wireless network before the wipe, it did not occur to me that I would not be able after the reinstall. Thanks
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You can upgrade to Lion or Mountain Lion.
Upgrade Paths to Snow Leopard, Lion, and/or Mountain Lion
You can upgrade to Mountain Lion from Lion or directly from Snow Leopard. Mountain Lion can be downloaded from the Mac App Store for $19.99. To access the App Store you must have Snow Leopard 10.6.6 or later installed.
Upgrading to Snow Leopard
You must purchase Snow Leopard through the Apple Store: Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard - Apple Store (U.S.). The price is $19.99 plus tax. You will be sent physical media by mail after placing your order.
After you install Snow Leopard you will have to download and install the Mac OS X 10.6.8 Update Combo v1.1 to update Snow Leopard to 10.6.8 and give you access to the App Store. Access to the App Store enables you to download Mountain Lion if your computer meets the requirements.
Snow Leopard General Requirements
1. Mac computer with an Intel processor
2. 1GB of memory
3. 5GB of available disk space
4. DVD drive for installation
5. Some features require a compatible Internet service provider;
fees may apply.
6. Some features require Apple’s MobileMe service; fees and
terms apply.
Upgrading to Lion
If your computer does not meet the requirements to install Mountain Lion, it may still meet the requirements to install Lion.
You can purchase Lion by contacting Customer Service: Contacting Apple for support and service - this includes international calling numbers. The cost is $19.99 (as it was before) plus tax. It's a download. You will get an email containing a redemption code that you then use at the Mac App Store to download Lion. Save a copy of that installer to your Downloads folder because the installer deletes itself at the end of the installation.
Lion System Requirements
1. Mac computer with an Intel Core 2 Duo, Core i3, Core i5, Core i7,
or Xeon processor
2. 2GB of memory
3. OS X v10.6.6 or later (v10.6.8 recommended)
4. 7GB of available space
5. Some features require an Apple ID; terms apply.
Upgrading to Mountain Lion
To upgrade to Mountain Lion you must have Snow Leopard 10.6.8 or Lion installed. Purchase and download Mountain Lion from the App Store. Sign in using your Apple ID. Mountain Lion is $19.99 plus tax. The file is quite large, over 4 GBs, so allow some time to download. It would be preferable to use Ethernet because it is nearly four times faster than wireless.
OS X Mountain Lion - System Requirements
Macs that can be upgraded to OS X Mountain Lion
1. iMac (Mid 2007 or newer)
2. MacBook (Late 2008 Aluminum, or Early 2009 or newer)
3. MacBook Pro (Mid/Late 2007 or newer)
4. MacBook Air (Late 2008 or newer)
5. Mac mini (Early 2009 or newer)
6. Mac Pro (Early 2008 or newer)
7. Xserve (Early 2009)
Are my applications compatible?
See App Compatibility Table - RoaringApps.
For a complete How-To introduction from Apple see Upgrade to OS X Mountain Lion. -
Have macosx 10.5.8 model iMac7,1 can I upgrade to osx Mountain lion?
I have a Mac osx 10.5.8
model: iMac
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Intel Core 2 Duo
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Thanks!Start by checking if you can run Snow Leopard:
Requirements for OS X 10.6 'Snow Leopard'
http://support.apple.com/kb/SP575
The OS 10.6 Snow Leopard install DVD is 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 bring it up to 10.6.8.
You should now see the App Store icon, and you now need to set up your account:
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4479
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
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http://www.apple.com/osx/specs/ -
How can I upgrade the Mac OS X 10.7.5 to better operational system?
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I have a Powerbook G4. I want to use an iMac desktop, the model that is shaped llike a lamp, as an external monitor. Can I do this with firewire or USB cable or do I have to have a different cable?
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ps: sorry for my english :SYou apparently are using a version of OS X you did not purchase using your Apple ID. Although you can download Mavericks you cannot install it over your current system. You must repartition your hard drive, then reinstall the version of OS X originally installed when it came new from the factory. That would be on the installer discs that should have come with the computer. If the computer did not come with discs from the factory but OS X was pre-installed (Lion or Mountain Lion) then you can perform an Internet Recovery:
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Boot to the Internet Recovery HD:
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Partition and Format the hard drive:
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Note: You will need an active Internet connection. I suggest using Ethernet if possible because it is three times faster than wireless. -
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there are many more around, quite a lot of them free.
This http://download.cnet.com/mac/digital-photo-software/?tag=rb_content;main
is a good site to look through for candidates - some will be free some shareware and some paid for.
Alternatively Kodak provides free photo software - navigate through this site to what's right for you:
http://www.kodak.co.uk/ek/GB/en/Home_Main/Kodak_Store/Software.htm
I think its probably this one:
http://support.en.kodak.co.uk/app/answers/detail/a_id/16434/selected/true
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http://www.macupdate.com/
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HT201364 my apple computer is a 10.5.8 osx with 2GB memory can I upgrade this computer?
can I upgrade my apple computer 10.5.8 osx with 2GB memory to be able to download Itunes etc.
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HT4929 Why isn't there a way to use iCloud you can't upgrade to osx 7
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Hos14625 wrote:
Hi, Thanks for the info. I got the memory price from apple store.
Oh yes, Apples prices for Ram are high,
Buy the Ram from here: OWC -
I have one apple ID for both my Iphone 4S and Ipad. My Ipad was stolen from me and when I checked the iCloud, it can only locate the Iphone 4S. How can I locate the Ipad device?
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