Upgrade leopard to snow leopard to lion, what to expect?

Hi.
I want to upgrade my iMac from leopard through to lion. However I realise you my first do this in stages (leopard to snow leopard to lion), also I read that logic 8 will not run in lion without a workaround.
Therefore if after upgrading to lion I buy a full version of logic 9 and install it what can I expect to happen to my system & my information?
Are there any other major issues with lion and older versions of software?
Thanks

You don't necessarily have to do it in stages at all. You can, provided your system is Lion compatible, wipe and install stright onto the HD with Lion. Saves a lot of time and effort and ensures that any carry forward issues/bugs are negated.
Although, and I know this goes without saying, ensure you have a full backed up copy of your OS and data before doing so.
As for software, PPC applications are a no go on Lion. Lion does not support them whatsoever. Java has to be installed by the end user rather than being provided by Apple. And that's about it.
Logic 9 is, as far as I know, Lion compatible and therefore you should not have any issues. Here's a thread with an update: https://discussions.apple.com/thread/3102539?start=0&tstart=0
Best of luck.

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I have a 2007 MacBook 2GHz intel core 2 duo and i want to update to either snow leopard or lion what can ido if i have 10.4 already.

I have a 2007 MacBook 2GHz intel core 2 duo and i want to update to either snow leopard or lion what can ido if i have 10.4 already. please help

You can upgrade from 10.4 straight to 10.6 with no problems. Any program that runs under 10.4 should run under10.6. See this list for compatibility with 10.6: http://snowleopard.wikidot.com/
You might have to upgrade some drivers for printers, etc.... And you will have to install Rosetta if you have any Power PC applications http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/snow_leopard_installing_rosetta/ I recently upgraded an older MacBook (model 1,1) straight from 10.4 to 10.6.
Once you are at 10.6.8 Lion is still available from Apple. You will have to call Apple Customer Care 1-800-692-7753 or 1-800-676-2775. to purchase it. Then within 3 days you will get an email with a code which you can use to download Lion from the App Store. The price is $19.99.
You must have at least a model 2,1 MacBook. Lion will require at least 2gb of RAM but really needs 4gb to run smoothly.
As for third party programs see this list for compatibility with 10.7 http://roaringapps.com/apps:table
Also Lion doesn't run any Power PC programs. To see if you have any Power PC programs go to the Apple in the upper left corner and select About This Mac, then click on More Info. When System Profiler comes up select Applications under Software. Then look under Kind to see if any of your applications are listed as Power PC. Universal and Intel will run under Lion.
Before Mac switched to Intel processors in 2006 they used Power PC processors from 1994 to 2005. Power PC 601 through 604, G3, G4 and G5. Applications written for the Power PC processors need the application called Rosetta to run on Intel processors. This was part of the Operating System in 10.4 and 10.5 but was an optional install in 10.6. With 10.7 Lion Apple dropped all support for Power PC applications.

How do i upgrade leopard to lion?

how do i upgrade leopard to lion?

First you would need to buy Snow leopard - call Apple to get an install disk. Then, since Lion is no longer availaable at the app store, you can place the order for that with Apple as well - they will email you a redemption code to use at the app store. So, you will need to install Snow Leopard, update it to the latest version (which includes the app store), and then go to the app store to redeem/download Lion.
But...... first make sure your machine meets the requirements:
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4949
And, the 2 GB RAM mentioned are an absolute minimum - 4 GB would be a far more realistic minimum.

Phones are unavailable for me. How can i upgrade Leopard to Lion?

The only thing stopping me from purchasing Snow Leopard is my self imposed isolation without access to friends or relatives who can make a phone call for me. It is my choice and hardly Apple's fault. I left upgrading to Snow Leopard until long after it was withdrawn from sale from the on-line Apple Store. Thanks to Klaus1 for enlightening me. He is a good friend.
I can hardly claim Apple should make a simple product already in existence available to me via the same methods much of its other products are at present, through their existing storefront in their existing website. I have no right to point out that this product is advertised with a price point and necessary in the path for upgrading to the most recent product Lion and is key to being able to purchase apps once that is functional with my OS.
But actually it falls under the jurisdiction of handicap access, and this problem is as always still an issue, not just for me, but many. It is not isolation that drives this query, but a demand for equal access.
It is not like a person makes a choice to lose hearing. I did not impose my difficulties, they are in fact my constraints. I do not own a functioning phone for obvious reasons. I am delighted to own an ipad. I am here fighting for the opportunity to upgrade my laptop using a method that has been available to me for years... i know it may be easy for ya'll to call but i cannot. I am writing all this to appeal for an intelligent response to solve my very real problem.
Who knows the best link or email where i can type a message and get support help... I have sent several messages in varying locations with no response as of yet.
Who has been on the phone call to get this upgrade, can you confirm what i have heard, that there is a link to purchase the product?
Maybe there is a support line i can mail a text to.
Please don't tell me to call or get a friend to call. This is not a solution, it is a way of skirting around the problem and it unfortunately alienates many people with a myriad of complex constraints who for whatever reason cannot use a phone.

test
EDIT: Sorry for the confusion, but there's a serious problem with the forums at the moment -- many posts don't appear for all users. Sometimes you must make a new post for the previous ones to show up.
That's why Klaus didn't see my post (and he meant a white disc, not black).
Long Haired Artist wrote:
The price point of $19.99 is advertised here:
http://www.apple.com/osx/how-to-upgrade/
I would not know the price if it were not advertised. Posting a price and intent to sell is advertising.
I suspect Apple's legal department would not agree. If you wish to pursue that issue, good luck, but this is certainly not the place.
I don't see how this is a policy issue. I see it as an oversight, and would like to have this thread available to others who share my situation of not having access to a phone.
It's clearly not an oversight. When Mountain Lion was released, and Snow Leopard was dropped from the online store, many folks complained. Only after a month or so was it offered by phone.
Again, back to my question, does anyone have any experience with the phone call, leading to a link, what is that link, or does anyone know a way to get customer service via email.
There are no public links or email for sales, only specific support sites, such as: http://www.apple.com/support/contact/
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Upgrade leopard to lion

Hello,
I have a 2006 Mac Mini with Leopard (10.5.x). Couple of questions:
1. Does Lion support this Mac?
2. I have purchased Lion for a Mac Book Pro I have. Can I upgrade the Mac Mini directly to Lion, or do I have to purchase Snow Leopard upgrade as well?
Thanks,
Yair.

If you have a Core 2 Duo processor then, yes, it will run Lion. If not, then you are limited to using Snow Leopard.
If you have Snow Leopard installed on the Mini, then you can log into the App Store using your Apple ID and download Lion at no additional charge. If you have the Lion installer application then you can make a USB flash drive installer for Lion to use on your computers. If you make a USB installer for Lion then you can upgrade the Mini without installing Snow Leopard.
How to Install Lion Successfully - You must have Snow Leopard 10.6.7 or 10.6.8 Installed
A. Repair the Hard Drive and Permissions:
Boot from your Snow Leopard Installer disc. After the installer loads select your language and click on the Continue button. Then select Disk Utility from the Utilities. After DU loads select your hard drive entry (mfgr.'s ID and drive size) from the the left side list. In the DU status area you will see an entry for the S.M.A.R.T. status of the hard drive. If it does not say "Verified" then the hard drive is failing or failed. (SMART status is not reported on external Firewire or USB drives.) If the drive is "Verified" then select your OS X volume from the list on the left (sub-entry below the drive entry,) click on the First Aid tab, then click on the Repair Disk button. If DU reports any errors that have been fixed, then re-run Repair Disk until no errors are reported. If no errors are reported click on the Repair Permissions button. Wait until the operation completes, then quit DU and return to the installer. Now restart normally.
If DU reports errors it cannot fix, then you will need Disk Warrior (4.3.) if DW cannot fix the drive, then you will need to reformat the drive and reinstall Snow Leopard.
B. Make a Bootable Backup Using Restore Option of Disk Utility:
Open Disk Utility from the Utilities folder.
Select the destination volume from the left side list.
Click on the Restore tab in the DU main window.
Check the box labeled Erase destination.
Select the destination volume from the left side list and drag it to the Destination entry field.
Select the source volume from the left side list and drag it to the Source entry field.
Double-check you got it right, then click on the Restore button.
Destination means the backup volume. Source means the internal startup volume.
C. Important: Please read before installing:
If you have a FireWire hard drive connected, disconnect it before installing the update unless you will boot from this drive and install the update on it. Reconnect it and turn it back on after installation is complete and you've restarted.
You may experience unexpected results if you have installed third-party system software modifications, or if you have modified the operating system through other means. (This does not apply to normal application software installation.)
The installation process should not be interrupted. If a power outage or other interruption occurs during installation, use the standalone installer (see below) from Apple Downloads to update. While the installation is in progress do not use the computer.
D. To upgrade to Lion:
Purchase the Lion Installer from the Mac App Store. The download will start quickly. Lion is nearly 4 GBs so a fast internet connection is essential. Download time could run upwards of 4 hours depending upon network conditions and server demands at the time.
Boot From The Lion Installer which is located in your Applications folder.
Follow instructions for installation.

I'd like to go back to Snow Leopard from Lion.What should I look out for?

I downloaded OS X Lion from the Mac App Store back in February, and I'm getting sick of Lion so I'd like to go back to Snow Leopard. I have the install disc. Will all of my files be used in Snow Leopard, or will I have to save all of them?

Downgrade Lion to Snow Leopard
1. Boot from your Snow Leopard Installer Disc. After the installer loads select your language and click on the Continue button. When the menu bar appears select Disk Utility from the Utilities menu.
2. After DU loads select your hard drive (this is the entry with the mfgr.'s ID and size) from the left side list. Note the SMART status of the drive in DU's status area. If it does not say "Verified" then the drive is failing or has failed and will need replacing. SMART info will not be reported on external drives. Otherwise, click on the Partition tab in the DU main window.
3. Under the Volume Scheme heading set the number of partitions from the drop down menu to one. Set the format type to Mac OS Extended (Journaled.) Click on the Options button, set the partition scheme to GUID then click on the OK button. Click on the Partition button and wait until the process has completed.
4. Quit DU and return to the installer. Install Snow Leopard.
This will erase the whole drive so be sure to backup your files if you don't have a backup already. If you have performed a TM backup using Lion be aware that you cannot restore from that backup in Snow Leopard (see below.) I suggest you make a separate backup using Carbon Copy Cloner 3.4.1.
If you have Snow Leopard Time Machine backups, do a full system restore per #14 in Time Machine - Frequently Asked Questions. If you have subsequent backups from Lion, you can restore newer items selectively, via the "Star Wars" display, per #15 there, but be careful; some Snow Leopard apps may not work with the Lion files.

Im running mac os x 10.6.8, at present. should i update and if so to snow leopard or lion. what will i gain, thanks

im running a mac on osx 10.6.8 at present. should i update to lion or leopard and if so what would i gain. can you put it in laymans terms as im not realy computer lit..thanks

First, check your computers model and year - https://selfsolve.apple.com/agreementWarrantyDynamic.do.
If considering the OS 10.8, ensure that your model is supported for the 10.8 OS - http://www.apple.com/osx/specs/.
Also remember to ensure that all your other applications are supported by the new OS - http://www.roaringapps.com.
Lion System System Requirements (10.7) - Mac OS X 10.7 Lion System Requirements
Mountain Lion System Requirements (10.8) - http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5444.

Possible to upgrade Leopard to Lion without SL?

My Macbook Air has Leopard 10.5.8. Since OS X 10.7 Lion will be a Mac AppStore purchase, do i have to upgrade to Snow Leopard before i can upgrade to OS X Lion? Or will there be a way through Leopard?
Is it possible / legal to upgrade my MB Air using the Snow Leopard install discs that came with my iMac ?

Yes, buy the Lion DVD and install from DVD directly.

Upgrade leopard to Lion CS5 compatible?

I am running CS5 on OS X leopard, will it still work if I upgrade to OS X Lion?

I believe Leopard is osX 10.5, Snow Leopard is 10.6, and Lion is 10.7....
Still good?

I have a hdd from late 2009 that I upgraded from leopard to snow leopard to lion to mountain lion. I want to upgrade the hdd to ssd. Do I need to buy a new copy of mountain lion to install on the ssd? If not, then what is the procedure to transfer?

I have a hdd from a late 2009 mbp. I upgraded from leopard to snow leopard to lion to mountain lion. Now I want to upgrade to a ssd. Do I need to purchase a new copy of mountain lion to go on my new ssd? If I don't, then what is the procedure to transfer mountain lion with my 4 user accounts onto the new ssd from the hdd?
I'm confused on if I can use the recovery hd on a thumb drive to install mountain lion on my ssd. Will it be pheasible with so many OS X upgrades? And then how do I get my user accounts onto the ssd from the hdd. Do I use migration assistant? Do I need to make a time machine backup first? Should I use something called Carbon Clone or something like that?
Thanks for reading

If you have a cable that connects and external HDD to the MBP, it will do. If it is something like this, an enclosure will not be needed for the swap:
An enclosure allows you to use your old HDD for storage or backup purposes. The cable will not.
Here are instructions as to how the swap can be performed using DISK UTITY. Substitute You cable for the enclosure in same:
INSTALLING A NEW HDD IN A MBP
1. Make certain that you have backed up all of your important data.
2. You will need a HDD enclosure. One with a USB connection will do. A 9 pin Firewire is better.
3. Install your new drive in the enclosure and connect it to your MBP.
4. Open DISK UTILITY>ERASE. From the left hand column drag the new drive into the 'Name' field. Make sure that the format is 'Mac OS Extended (Journaled)'. Click on the 'Erase' button.
5. Click on the 'Restore' button (on top). Drag the old drive into the 'Source' field and the new drive into the 'Destination' field. Click on the 'Restore' button on the bottom right hand corner.
Depending upon the amount of data you are transferring, this may take a couple hours or more. A Firewire will speed up the transfer. This will result in both drives having identical information on them.
6. After the data transfer has completed, you may swap the drives. Start the MBP and you have finished the installation. The initial boot may take a bit longer than you are accustomed to, but that is normal.
7. When you are satisfied that the new hard drive if functioning properly, you can erase the old drive and use it for any needs that you may have.
If there is any confusion on your part, post back.
Ciao.

I've just upgraded from Snow Leopard to Lion. Installation seemed to go OK but on rebooting it is asking where the System Events app is. What is it and where is it located?

I've just upgraded from Snow Leopard to Lion. The installation seemed to go OK but on rebooting it is asking where the System Events app is. What is it and where is it located?
Thanks

If the dialogue appeared once, and you cancelled once, the dialogue may reappear when you next log in. For more certainty I suggest a restart of the operating system, then a log in.
If you like: immediately after the problem is worked around, open the Console utility to see whether — amongst its view of all messages — there is an obvious sign of what caused the dialogue to appear. (If you see nothing obvious, don't waste too much time looking.)

What would be the best Memory to purchase for my iMac 7.1 I want to upgrade from Leopard to Snow Leopard or Lion

What would be the best Memory to purchase for my iMac 7.1. I want to upgrade from OS Leopard to Snow Leopard or Lion?

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Recently upgraded from Snow Leopard to Lion then Mavericks. I have Final Cut Express and when I export to Quicktime, and open to play the movie, Quicktime starts to "convert" it? What is this about????

Recently upgraded from Snow Leopard to Lion then Mavericks. I have Final Cut Express and when I export to Quicktime, and open to play the movie, Quicktime starts to "convert" it? What is this about????

My existing movies are all the following types straight from FinalCut
Apple Intermediate Codec, 1920 × 1080, Millions
16-bit Integer (Little Endian), Stereo, 48.000 kHz
This particular movie is 6.66 Gb
The new Quicktime player in OS Mavericks converts these to the following format:
Apple ProRes 422, 1920 x 1080
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And a movie size of 6.48 Gb
Please, please can someone tell me why?

What if i loaded osx mountain lion without having upgraded to osx snow leopard

what if i loaded osx mountain lion without having upgraded to osx snow leopard

I don't believe ML will upgrade on top of anything earlier then SL. You might have to do a clean install.

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After a ugrade from Snow Leopard to Lion on my Imac, the software witch i have by mine E3000 router, works not longer anymore.
What can i do?
How can i chance something now??
greets marijke

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