Move to Lion and the Cloud?

That's the question.  I've seen a lot of cautionary tales regarding the switch to Lion.  Have not heard much about moving to the Cloud.  What is the current consensus?  Other than the desire to move to the Cloud, I am happy with Snow Leopard.  I'm running Snow Leopard on a MacBook, an iMac and a MacMini. Feedback appreciated.

You will mostly only read about complaints with Lion in here, since this is a forum for users whom are having trouble with it.  I for one, have had it since its first day of release and have had only a few minor problems that have been fixed with software updates. 

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  • I have a macbook with Tiger.  What are the steps I need to take to upgrade to Lion and the cloud? I have the Snow leopard disk just received from Apple.

    What are the steps I need to take to upgrade my Macbook with Tiger to Lion and the cloud?  I have the install disk for Snow Leopard.

    Hi Carol, good/sound advice by Ziatron so far.
    We need more info about your Mac to see if it will even be capable,
    So we know more about it...
    At the Apple Icon at top left>About this Mac, then click on More Info, then click on Hardware> and report this upto but not including the Serial#...
    Hardware Overview:
    Model Name: iMac
    Model Identifier: iMac7,1
    Processor Name: Intel Core 2 Duo
    Processor Speed: 2.4 GHz
    Number Of Processors: 1
    Total Number Of Cores: 2
    L2 Cache: 4 MB
    Memory: 6 GB
    Bus Speed: 800 MHz
    Boot ROM Version: IM71.007A.B03
    SMC Version (system): 1.21f4
    You'll need to buy SL/10.6 first & get it to 10.6.8, then get Lion... if you can run it.
    Or if you can erase your disk...
    http://store.apple.com/us/product/MD256
    Snow Leopard/10.6.x Requirements...
    General requirements
       * 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:
    http://store.apple.com/us/product/MC573Z/A?fnode=MTY1NDAzOA
    If it's a core Duo & not a Core2Duo, then it'll only run in 32 bit mode.
    Snow Leopard/10.6.x Requirements...
    Lion/101.7 System requirements
        •    x86-64 processor (Macs with an Intel Core 2 Duo, Intel Core i3, Intel Core i5, Intel Core i7, or Xeon processor.)
        •    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)
    Like Snow Leopard, Lion does not support PowerPC-based Macs (e.g., Power Macs, PowerBooks, iBooks, iMacs (G3-G5), eMacs).
    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.
    It looks like Apple will have Lion available on USB drives for $69...
    http://store.apple.com/us/product/MD256

  • Aperture3, Lion, and the cloud: Where did my Mobile Me Galleries go?

    How do I share my photo galleries from Mobile Me? Not photostream but specific galleries. I am using Aperture 3, OS 10.7.2 and Mobile Me. When I migrated to iCloud my galleries seem to have disappeared but Aperture is still uploading galleries to somewhere.

    And to publish a new specific gallery to Mobile Me drag a Mobile Me icon to the toolbar of your main Aperture window (View -> Customize Toolbar).
    Select the images you want to share in the Browser window and press  the Mobile Me icon in the toolbar. Then you will see a panel where you define an album to be published as Mobile Me Gallery.
    HTH
    Léonie

  • I opened iTunes and the cloud is not syncing up, so i cannot watch movies or tv shows over the cloud, however it was there a few days ago, now randomly gone.

    I opened iTunes and the cloud is not syncing up, so i cannot watch movies or tv shows over the cloud through itunes, however it was there a few days ago, now randomly gone.

    Are you sure you bought and not rented them?  Renting lets you to access the video for up to 48 hours.

  • Is there a way to Move files to the iCloud thus freeing up disk space on my Mac? Or does iCloud only sync (replicate) files between my Mac and the cloud?

    Is there a way to Move files to the iCloud thus freeing up disk space on my Mac? Or does iCloud only sync (replicate) files between my Mac and the cloud? I want to free up disk space on my Mac and assumed that the icloud would be a good way to do this, but having 'moved' 70Gb of files to the iCloud drive (I've upgraded to 200Gb storage) my Mac is still nearly full and I've realised that it seems to just Sync files just like dropbox.

    So, the big question is did the Apple guys confirm that this is how the new iCloud drive should be working?  I'm guessing, from your response, that this is indeed the case.  Are they going to fix this anytime soon?  I thought that this was a new function of the iCloud drive in Yosemite.
    I just want an online storage facility to back up my photo & music collections.  I did look at Dropbox as they have a good deal going with their Dropbox Pro, however this is still just a sync service where the Master files reside on your local disk drive - although I have read that there may be a way to work around this.  Still not ideal.

  • When i go to move app from dock the cloud shows but goes back to dock. can you please help

    When i go to move app from dock the cloud shows but goes back to dock. can you please help

    Drag it further away and it should release. It used to be that you just had to drag it off a little bit for it to delete. The new behaviour got introduced at some point in Mountain Lion.

  • Can my 2006 iMac running OSX 10.4.11 be upgraded to move my                                                                                                                               stuff to the cloud?           stuff to the cloud?

    Can my 2006 iMac running OS X 10.4.11 be upgraded to move my stuff to the cloud?

    Hi..
    Sorry but no. iCloud requires a Mac running v10.7.2.
    Read here >  Apple - iCloud - Learn how to set up iCloud on all your devices
    If your Mac meets Lion's requirements:
    Mac computer with an Intel Core 2 Duo, Core i3, Core i5, Core i7, or Xeon processor
    2GB of memory
    OSX v10.6.6 or later (V10.6.8 recommended)
    7GB of available spare
    You may be able to upgrade your Mac to Lion.
    Read here >   Lion upgrade questions: Apple Support Communities

  • Can i move my music to the cloud then delete from my pc?

    can i move my music to the cloud then delete from my pc? using icloud.

    Note that Cloud/Match is not the same as a backup or archive of your music.  For example, if you have a top quality AIFF file of music and use Match, it will store it as a lesser (but still okay) quality AAC copy.  There's a number of similar reasons for not seeing this as the equivalent of a proper archiving drive but basically Match is designed as a convenience for those who want their music anywhere but are willing to work with the multiple, if minor, discrepancies between it and carrying around a hard drive.

  • I am deleting files through my trash in my macbook pro (2010) and then emptying the trash can, but my hard disk space is not increasing! i recently upgraded to lion and the problem is new, wasn't the same with snow leopard! HELP!!!!!

    i am deleting files through my trash in my macbook pro (2010) and then emptying the trash can, but my hard disk space is not increasing! i recently upgraded to lion and the problem is new, wasn't the same with snow leopard! HELP!!!!!
    When i press command+I (Get Info) i see that there is 140 GB "Available Space" on my hard disk but when i click on my hard disk icon on the desktop, and then press "space" i only see 102 GB free!! What the f*???
    Please HELP!!!!!! Getting second thoughts on Lion!!!!

    Hi b,
    Have you restarted yet?

  • I have OS X Lion and the messages beta on my macbook pro. When in messages, if I initiate a video chat there is no audio. I know this must be something on my end because if I'm invited to a video chat it works fine. Please help

    I have OS X Lion and the messages beta on my macbook pro. When in messages, if I initiate a video chat there is no audio. I know this must be something on my end because if I'm invited to a video chat it works fine. Please help

    Hi,
    The Buddy's Audio can get dropped completely if the speed of your Internet connections are vastly different.
    For example the minimum speed for a 1-1 video chat is only 128kbps Upload (As Downloads tend to be faster).
    Where I live in the United Kingdom I can only get DLS.  This is further subject to the distance to the Exchange.
    DLS at less than 3.5 km can be done at 20Mb at most exchanges.
    At some exchanges there is roll out of some Fibre optic services.
    In most larger towns and cities there is normally the option of a Cable service that offers similar figures.
    In some parts of Sweden you can get 100Mbps services.
    When the speed from your ISP varies a large amount then iChat will drop Frames to smooth out the Video
    There comes a point when so many frames are dropped that the Audio will not make sense and will be dropped.
    At about 128kbps a 5% variance will take you below the 100kbps mark (after allowing for the actual connection overheads)
    At 10Mbps that 5% variance can be (in round terms) 500kbps
    (A 500kbps service is itself good enough for a 4 way Video chat)
    My experience is that PC users on AIM tend to only send the Pic at 10 frames a second (Fps). Any slower than this and the picture losses it's smoothness and flow.
    You may see different Speeds and Frame Rates when you Call Out  compared to when others Call In.
    Setting the Bandwidth Limit to a lower figure such as 500kbps (fast enough for 4 way chats) may get around any variances in the speeds you see in the Connection Doctor during a live chat.
    7:43 PM      Friday; June 22, 2012
    Please, if posting Logs, do not post any Log info after the line "Binary Images for iChat"
      iMac 2.5Ghz 5i 2011 (Lion 10.7.4)
     G4/1GhzDual MDD (Leopard 10.5.8)
     MacBookPro 2Gb (Snow Leopard 10.6.8)
     Mac OS X (10.7.4),
    "Limit the Logs to the Bits above Binary Images."  No, Seriously

  • Just installed Lion and the Magic TrackPad and I am having a problem with one click commands.  I have to hit the pad fairly hard with one finger to get it to accept the command.  Is this normal, is there another way that I am suppose to execute commands?

    Just installed Lion and the Magic TrackPad and I am having a problem with one click commands.  I have to hit the pad fairly hard with one finger to get it to accept the command.  Is this normal, is there another way that I am suppose to execute commands?

    No you just need to turn on Tap to Click. Go into System Preferences - Trackpad and click the Point to Click tab and select the first box which will say Tap to Click and you should be in business.

  • I have just installed Lion and the text window for the web address in safari has disappeared.  Anyone know how to get it back?

    I have just installed Lion and the text window for web addresses in safari has disappeared.  Any ides how to getit back?

    Select Customize Toolbar from the View menu, select the item and drag into the toolbar. Place where you want it to be.

  • Can I sync two computers when one is using lion and the other snow leopard

    can I sync two computers when one is using lion and the other snow leopard

    will my data be shared well using Mobile Me?

  • What is the best manual to help me learn Mountain Lion and the Mac?

    What is the best manual to help me learn Mountain Lion and the Mac?

    The internet is your friend.   http://www.apple.com/support/macbasics/, http://www.tuaw.com/tag/mountain%20lion%20101/

  • I have installed Lion and the Front Row application desapered!  How do I get it back

    I have installed Lion and the Front Row application desapered!  How do I get it back

    denisefromgreen valley wrote:
    I have installed Lion and the Front Row application desapered!  How do I get it back
    You don't.  Apple no longer ships Front Row... it's part of the OS... so it goes away when you upgraded.

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