Observed the Forum dialogue abt upgrading from OS10.4.11 to 10.6. Noted 10.6 available still making 10.5 redundant. What is best procedure for actually taking in the 10.6 w/o causing havoc for my 10.4.11 applications=backup reformat the HD or what??pls.

In planning to upgrade from OS 10.4.11, to 10.6 Snow Leopard , which now seems to be due I am a bit anxious not to confuse my current
data storage of pictures, films, music, documents and graphics.
My query centres around: Must I fully reformat my HD, have major backups done and set aside, before inserting
my 10.6 diskette? must I uninstall certain programs before just backing up?
OR
will I come across to the Snow Leopard by just entering it over my old 10.4.11 left still in place.
My iMac desktop is 6 years old, dec. 2006, Intel duocore. I kindof hope not to have to buy another one quite yet..
Please wise men/women advise!?

I am a bit anxious not to confuse my current data storage of pictures, films, music, documents and graphics.
Be certain to have at least 2 backups, one a clone of the drive that you can boot from.
Must I fully reformat my HD...
No.
have major backups done and set aside, before inserting my 10.6 diskette?
Not unless all your stuff is important... meaning a very good idea to Backup first.
must I uninstall certain programs before just backing up?
Mostly not a worry, some 3rd party things will likely need updating after the Install.
My iMac desktop is 6 years old, dec. 2006, Intel duocore.
If it's a core Duo & not a Core2Duo, then it'll only run in 32 bit mode.
Snow Leopard/10.6.x Requirements...
General requirements
   * Mac computer with an Intel processor
    * 1GB of memory (I say 4GB at least, more if you can afford it)
    * 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

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