Using Mac OS 10.5 Leopard on Alienware PC's

Hi, I have an Alienware Area-51 m9750 laptop which runs on Windows Vista OS. It is possible to install and run Leopard 10.5 OS on this laptop, and if YES, are there any technical problems that would occur if running both OS's on a PC?
Thanks...

Even if you could, this would be against the Apple licensing agreement. You are not allowed OS X on non-Apple HW. I don't think anyone here will help you do it.

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It also says view updates, so select that option and see what it wants to update.

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Make sure your MacBook pro is not too new for the disk in question.
Find the serial number for the MacBook Pro, and look at the three characters labelled ABC below, and tell us the numbers they are represented by:
xxABCxxxx
Don't give us the full serial number. The x can be any letter or number.
Then tell us the 10.6 version labelled in fine print on the DVD.
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Direct Upgrade from 10.4.11 to 10.6 Using Mac OS X Snow Leopard Upgrade

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Apple's site says you need to install Leopard first, then upgrade to Snow Leopard.
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HT3910 Restore old Mac using Mac OS X Snow Leopard Install DVD

When I try to restore my old Mac, which I am preparing to sell, using the Mac OS X Snow Leopard Install DVD (OS X 10.6.8), I hear the optical disc drive spin up and down, then the disc is ejected. This is the same thing that happens with its original OS X Install DVD, which was OS X 10.4.9.

When I try to restore my old Mac, which I am preparing to sell, using the Mac OS X Snow Leopard Install DVD (OS X 10.6.8), I hear the optical disc drive spin up and down, then the disc is ejected. This is the same thing that happens with its original OS X Install DVD, which was OS X 10.4.9.

If buy used Mac how get regular Apple security upgrades,etc? Desperate.

Need to buy an older used Mac. Worried that they wouldn't be able to get regular updates to security, etc., from Apple when I go online.
My present broke old iBook I bot from a store and registered with Apple and so of course was getting regular automatic updates (or upgrades, what do we call em?)
Ain't be gots no money now, so gots no choice but to buy used, from a local, probably off Craigslist.
I've been advised to, of course, insist on the original installation CDs or DVDs (?) that came with it when new bought.
But even so, would i be able to register it for the updates?
And if the original CDs lost and not available, what then? Out of luck? Would that be way too risky and a stupid buy?
And many used macs are described as 'Leopard INSTALLED'. Where would that leave us? What does that mean? I'm guessing it means the OS was just put in from somebody elses CDs and a buyer would be orphaned and unsupported and unable to get extremely necessary regular improvements from Apple.
It is good luck that is wished to those who help me with this.

thelnukus wrote:
Q: OK, thanks, I understand that all OS, whether Tiger or Leopards, whatever, can still be updated. But say I buy said, used, how then can I just go to Apple.com and get registered for regular Updates?
You don't even need to register to get the updates but it would be a good idea.
thelnukus wrote:
You advised: "If the owner does not have the original disks you can get them from Apple by providing the serial number of the Mac."
Q: How much might that cost? If i only have $500 and so have to buy a used mac, would it cost big bucks more to buy these disks? And are these disks essential for safe operation and regular Software Updates for security, etc?
Yes, you should get the disks. Since they are replacement disks they will be very inexpensive.
thelnukus wrote:
You wrote: "To be consistent with the license agreement the seller should also give you that software and license."
Q: Yes, they 'Should', of course. But how important is that 'Should'? What if they doesn't? Whatever the reason (they kept it, they lost it, they never had it, or its been re-sold a few times). If buyer doesn't get the disks for software and license, can they still get regular Updates from Apple online?
Yes.
thelnukus wrote:
Further Q: Some sellers say they can give buyer "BACK-UP Installation Disks". Would such a description be a warning that this is just a suspect unauthorized Copy of the disks, and thus might be a problem or not honored buy Apple? It suggests to me that seller may have a)never had a legit copy themselves, and or b) they are keeping the original and maybe even using it still themselves on another computer, and if I try to register it with Apple so can get updates, Apple might say that it is in use to another, so I'm out of luck.
Yes, if they have backed up the disks and intend to keep a copy, it would be a violation of the software agreement. Their violation, not yours.
-mj

HT1338 Can anyone tell me how to find what OS I'm using on the Mac? Tiger or Leopard? Also, how do I update from 10.6.8 to the latest version?

Can anyone tell me how to find what OS I'm using on the Mac?
Tiger or Leopard?
Also, how do I update from 10.6.8 to the latest version?

Go to the Apple menu and select "About This Mac". You will get a window similar to this one -
You current OS X version number will be shown as I've marked.
OS X 10.4.x is Tiger, 10.5.x is Leopard, 10.6.x is Snow Leopard, 10.7.x is Lion, and 10.8.x is Mountain Lion.
Whether or not you can go to the latest OS X version depends upon your hardware -
You will need to purchase the retail set for the OS X version you want; there is no pint in getting and installing any intermediate versions. Once the retail version has been installed, you can update it to the latest release for that version via download updater.

I want to install Snow Leopard Server on our MacPro (2.66) using Mac Mini Snow Leopard Server disks? I kept getting an error for backwards compatibility. Is this possible or do I need to purchase another copy of Snow Leopard Server?

I want to install Snow Leopard Server on our MacPro(2.66) using Mac Mini Snow Leopard Server disks? I kept getting an error for backwards compatibility. Is this possible or do I need topurchase another copy of Snow Leopard Server?

The OS disks that are shipped with a particular product
are set up so that tey will only install on that product.
It will install on any Mini of that exact vintage, but that
is all.
This is to prevent people from doing exactly what you
are trying to do. The license for OSX shipped with any
is only valid for that product. Also, Snow Leopard,
including Server, is only permitted to be run on one
computer at a time. Bottom line, unlike Lion, legally
you cannot install the same copy on multiple
computers unless some "family pack" or site license
is purchased.
Yes, you need to purchase another copy.
The copy of Snow Leopard license is here:
http://images.apple.com/legal/sla/docs/macosx_snowleopard.pdf

Using Mac OS X Leopard

We got a new iMac, naturally with OS 10.5 for Intel. My qustion is how do you use Mac OS X Leopard ?
1) Photoshop does not work.
Note: I mostly use ImageMagic as my photos (hobby/family) mostly need little correction, but once in a while you want to play with layers and selections!
2)GIMPshop does not work
Note: see 1.
3)Printing to OS X 10.3 shared printer does not work
Note: it works from 10.4 laptop and the command >cupsctl BrowseProtocols='"cups dnssd"'< does nothing to me.
4)SogudiBeta does not work
Note: I know it works for some other people with my setup - but not for everyone and not for me.
5) NeoOffice does not work
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6)MatLab cannot find java, so the interface and debugging are broken. Graphics works, but X11 has to be freshly started along with MatLab.
Now, i am a power user, and I might solve at least some of this (and other) issues. But am I supposed to @#$% with or to use new computer? Now 10.5.4 looks more like a PublicBeta.
My problem is that before, I had only PPCs, so I have no suitable 10.4 disks to downgrade. Any thoughts?

Thank you for the interest.
1) I use (in 10.4) exaclty the one which does NOT work (in 10.5) - 7. At least I did not find a solution in google. I once solved the same problem with v6 (classic) which did not work in Classical environment of OS X. I found and removed accelerating plugins incompatible with Classics.
2)You see my needs - I am not a graphical designer! I just want to have convenient set of menus I am used to. So I want shop.app, and not just .app.
3)http://support.apple.com/kb/HT2275 - they know about it, but there solution does not work.
4) it is a luck of an obvious functionality AND the drop of support to the Input Managers in 10.5 which drives me crazy.
5)When the same kind of problems appeared in OS9 -> OSX transition it was the extensions that were broken in Classics. Here I am confused as I do not understand what is broken under Rozetta and how to find it to disable.
6)There is only one thing you should know about MatLab - every next version cost to the user 1000$. Matlab R14 works, I know, but I have to use a remote license and update every 24 hours. But why should I break with my local R13 install I do not understand. I mean once again, like with Photoshop - I need a limited set of features, i could go for Octave (free) but it is again just to spend (=waste) time.
My point is, that the only added functionality is the video playback. It plainly works, and works better. The preserved functionality is Office (via Rosetta). The rest is either yet undeveloped or broken. Looks like we should first install Windows/Linux on a separate partition, then get used to it and then forget about OS X. One need no OS X to have Matlab/Firefox/GIMP.
The 10.5 box I got looked more like a web-enabled TVset and electronic typewriter. The other functionalities are to be built from scratch. Or downgrade to 10.4.

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elly903 wrote:
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Quicken 2007 for Intel (Snow Leopard, Lion, Mt. Lion and Mavericks) for $15:
http://quicken.intuit.com/personal-finance-software/quicken-2007-osx-lion.jsp
It will input your Quicken PPC data file directly if it was Quicken 2005 through 2007. If older you need Quicken 2006 or 2007 PPC first to convert your data file; and this update must be done BEFORE you upgrade to Mavericks:
http://quicken.intuit.com/support/help/patching/quicken-2006-manual-updates--mac -/GEN82200.html
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[click on image to enlarge]
Snow Leopard Server: 1.800.MYAPPLE (1.800.692.7753) - Apple Part Number: MC588Z/A (telephone orders only)
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regards
Clayton.

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HT2513 What version of iCal do I need to use with Mac OS X Snow Leopard? I upgraded to OS X 10.6.3 and my iCal 3.0.8 won't open.

I just upgraded to Mac OS X Snow Leopard version 10.6.3 and now my iCal 3.0.8 won't open at all. What version do I need to or should I upgrade to and where do I find it?

The version installed with Snow Leopard since iCal is part of OS X. If you are trying to use iCal from a different drive and version of OS X, then it won't work. If the installed version of iCal in Snow Leopard is the wrong version, then there was a problem. Delete the wrong version then reinstall Snow Leopard:
Reinstall OS X without erasing the drive
Do the following:
1. 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. When the menu bar appears select Disk Utility from the Utilities menu. 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.
If DU reports errors it cannot fix, then you will need Disk Warrior and/or Tech Tool Pro to repair the drive. If you don't have either of them or if neither of them can fix the drive, then you will need to reformat the drive and reinstall OS X.
2. Reinstall Snow Leopard
If the drive is OK then quit DU and return to the installer. Proceed with reinstalling OS X. Note that the Snow Leopard installer will not erase your drive or disturb your files. After installing a fresh copy of OS X the installer will move your Home folder, third-party applications, support items, and network preferences into the newly installed system.
Download and install the Combo Updater for the version you prefer from support.apple.com/downloads/.

"Use system proxy settings" Not working on Mac OS X Snow Leopard

When I change the network location or when I select "Use system proxy settings" on the connetion configuration dialog.
Firefox is not using the proxy defined on the loction set on Mac OS X Snow Leopard.
I usualy change from work to home, at work I've a proxy and at home I don't, and it's a bit annoying to have to change the proxy twice a day. So I tryed this feature, but It's not working for me.
I've tryed also with Firefox 3.6 (I think) and didn't work either.

I run it from eclipse, and on debug mode i checked the value of
java.library.path, and it was ok.
Any way, how can i do what you suggested on mac?It's just a command line argument, but there's no reason to add it if your
java.library.path is ok. One of its componenents must be a directory where
your shared lib is stored, that's all. BTW, the Mac is unix based isn't it?
Shouldn't it be an .so file then? (just a wild guess)
kind regards,
Jos

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