I need to update to snow leopard

My 2009 macbook currently runs on 10.5.8...Yes I know I am totally outdated. I need to update my software, but don't know how? Should I first download snow leopard and then lion? How do I know I am utilizing the right software?
PLEASE HELP!!! MY iphone 5 needs music!

First check if you can run Snow Leopard:
Requirements for OS X 10.6 'Snow Leopard'
http://support.apple.com/kb/SP575
Whilst Apple have withdrawn Snow Leopard from download, you can still get it from Apple by calling 1-800-MY-APPLE (if you are in the USA) and they will supply the SL DVD for $30.  You can also purchase the code to use to download Lion from the same number.
If you are outside the US call your national Apple Helpline:
http://support.apple.com/kb/HE57
When you have installed it, run Software Update to download and install the latest updates for Snow Leopard.

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    need help updating to snow leopard

    Hi Billy,
    First you need to research all the problems people are having with the higher OSX versions, & make sure you have a bootable clone of what you have just in case.
    then you must get 10.6 if they still have it, install it & update to 10.6.8 so you have the App Store to buy & download the huge 10.8 Installer.
    Snow Leopard/10.6.x Requirements...
    General requirements
       * Mac computer with an Intel processor
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        * 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's been pulled from the online store & Apple Stores, so you have to call Apple to buy it, last I heard.
    Call Apple Sales...in the US: 1-800-MY-APPLE. Or Support... 1-800-275-2273
    Other countries...
    http://support.apple.com/kb/HE57

  • Do i need to update to snow leopard to get lion?

    im running leopard and i want to update to lion. can i skip snow leopard to get lion?

    You would still need SL if you read the agreement and also the requirements.
    OS X Lion Software License Agreement
    The OS X Lion Software License Agreement allows you to install and use the software for your personal, non-commercial use on all the Macs you own or control that are running Mac OS X Snow Leopard or Snow Leopard Server (a Mac Computer). Commercial enterprises or educational institutions can install and use one copy of the software for use either a) by a single individual on each Mac Computer that the enterprise or educational institution owns or controls, or b) by multiple individuals on a single shared Mac Computer that the enterprise or educational institution owns or controls (for example, in a resource center or library). You can also use the software in accordance with the terms of a volume or maintenance license (purchased separately). Full license terms can be found athttp://www.apple.com/legal/sla/.

  • Is there a cd drive that can be externally connected with my macbook pro unibody version approx. 2007? My cd drive is broke and want to upgrade to lion but need to update to snow leopard first.

    Is there an external cd drive that can be connected to my macbook pro, unibody, approx 2007. My cd drive is broken and I want to install snow leopard which only comes on a cd.

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  • I recently updated to snow leopard version 10.6.3 and quicktime isn't working.  What do I need to do?

    I recently updated to snow leopard version 10.6.3 and quicktime player isn't working.  What do I need to do to get it working again?  I have quicktime player version 10.0.

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    http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3678?viewlocale=en_US&locale=en_US

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    Is there a 12/23/2014 security update for Snow Leopard?   Does it need one?  

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  • Home sharing does not work after update to snow leopard 10.6.4 and iTunes 9

    I am using home sharing since about a year without any problems. After updating to snow leopard 10.6.4 and iTunes 9.2 it suddenly does not work anymore.
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  • I have updated to snow leopard and I cannot get iPhoto to work or find anywhere to download the appropriate  version.  I have 8.1.2 but it will not open

    I have updated to snow leopard and I cannot get iPhoto to work or find anywhere to download the appropriate  version.  I have 8.1.2 but it will not open.  What do I need to do?

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    After updating to snow leopard and trying to delete mackeeper, Flash player is being blocked and will not allow me to view utubes. Can anyone help?

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  • Can't open or start new projects in Logic after updating to Snow Leopard

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    The mistake was trusting only TimeMachine as your backup/restore.
    If you had your users files also backed up to a external storage drive, or used a bootable clone (since they can be directly accessed) then you could have recovered just your files.
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    ..Step by Step to fix your Mac
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    .Create a data recovery/undelete external boot drive
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    Read this to see how OS X 10.7+ changes the User/Library folder, thus can't be used with Snow Leopard.
    How to revert your Mac to Snow Leopard
    How to revert OS X back from Mavericks
    Later read
    Most commonly used backup methods
    Make a bootable clone of your boot drive

  • Updated from Snow Leopard to Mountain Lion and every time the MB goes to sleep I have to change my location to restore the internet connection. Any ideas why?

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    No, it doesn't store a clone. You would have needed to make one with either SuperDuper or CarbonCopy Cloner.
    If the files were in your ~/Library folder then they may still be there. As I said, you can access it by
    going to your Finder "Go" menu hold the option key to choose "Library". I wouldn't think an upgrade would overwrite anything in ~/Library.
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  • Updated to Snow leopard and PDF files disappear

    Here's what happened. After I updated to Snow Leopard, when I went to  print a PDF from Quark or Illustrator, it looked liked it was printing  but no file is produced? Nothing...nada. I assumed it had to do with my  distiller or Acrobat. I went to the help section in Acrobate, clicked on  HELP, then REPAIR ACROBAT INSTALLATION. Thought that sounded good. Now I  can find my printers? States no printer selected? Using Acrobat 9.
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    Kelli

    The way you create PDF now in Snow leopard and Leopard you go to Print menu click on PDF hold until a pop up menu shows The choose "create AcrobatPDF".
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    Message was edited by: Phillip Jones
    Correct some misspellings.

  • Updated to snow leopard now i dont have mail

    I just updated to snow leopard... the best my 4 year old mac can go to... just so I can connect my iphone 5 to itunes.... now i find i do not have my mail.... grr...and its a saturday night...cant ring for help... anybody help me.. thanks

    What Mail don't you have? Is that Mac Mail that is now missing? It's not in /Applications? Is it in some sub-folder there? If it is, then move it out in plain sight. Then run the 10.6.8 Combo Update.
    http://support.apple.com/kb/dl1399
    After that run the latest Security Update
    http://support.apple.com/kb/DL1642
    Or are all your e-mails missing? Clarification needed for now I don't have Mail.
    Message was edited by: WZZZ

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