Why upgrade to Lion?

Why upgrade to Lion from Snow Leopard?

Why? In case you want any of Lion's new features, and don't mind what is taken away.
Not worth it for many, including me, but plenty worth it for many more, maybe even you. It's only $29.

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  • TS4058 Why  has iChat been taken from me?  I don't want to upgrade to Lion!

    Why  has iChat been taken from me?  I don't want to upgrade to Lion!

    Hi,
    iChat 5.x.x works in Snow Leopard.
    (Older versions also work in earlier OS versions)
    iChat 4 and iChat 5 had a method of getting to a registration page for @mac.com names.
    The iChat version no longer does this (but the registration page still exists)
    In addition to this if you selected AIM then the option does not work now as AIM moved their Registration pages soon after Snow Leopard came out.
    @mac.com registration page
    Keep the password to 16 characters or less (AIM server limit)
    You cannot use an email that has already been used with or is an Apple ID.
    AIM registration Page
    You cannot exceed the 16 character limit here
    You need an email for Confirmation and for Password recovery (You can use it again and again if you want to set up loads of names)
    You can chose a Name or use an existing email.
    iChat can also use Jabber IDs
    Google Mail IDs can have Talk enabled in their Google Account settings and then it can be used in iChat
    Facebook have a Chat option that needs enabling.
    Both use Jabber servers and your ID with them is a Valid Jabber name.
    There are lots of other Public Jabber servers.
    10:22 PM      Tuesday; April 17, 2012
    Please, if posting Logs, do not post any Log info after the line "Binary Images for iChat"
      iMac 2.5Ghz 5i 2011 (Lion 10.7.3)
     G4/1GhzDual MDD (Leopard 10.5.8)
     MacBookPro 2Gb (Snow Leopard 10.6.8)
     Mac OS X (10.6.8),
    "Limit the Logs to the Bits above Binary Images."  No, Seriously

  • Why can't I upgraded to lion from snow leopard

    why can't I upgraded to lion from snow leopard

    You will need to provide more information.  Your question is too vague to answer.
    Barry

  • I have a MacBook and I recently upgraded to Lion, but I can't do everything Lion has to offer. For example I can't do the 3 finger slide up gesture to go to mission control it won't go? Why?

    I have a MacBook and I recently upgraded to Lion, but I can't do everything Lion has to offer. For example I can't do the 3 finger slide up gesture to go to mission control it won't go? Why?

    To see which model you have go to the Apple in the upper left corner and select About This Mac, then click on More Info. When System Profiler comes up check the Model Identifier.
    For MacBooks it's only the Late 2008 model 5,1 Aluminum Unibody and the Late 2009 model 6,1 and Mid 2010 model 7,1 White Unibody that have the multi-touch trackpad.

  • Since upgrading to Lion, my PC recipients are not receiving photos I attach to the email sent from iphoto. Why?

    Since I upgraded to Lion, my photos are not attached to emails. Example: I select photos in iphoto, click Share and send the email.
    Recipients tell me that there is 'nothing attached, no photo attached."  Can you help?

    This doesn't work for me at all. I tried entering exactly the same information that I used to set up my regular email account and I'm still getting an error message. I even tried switching to using my gmail account and neither one worked. Then it got hung up and had to repair my database! I have a lot of photos on my Mac (thank goodness they're backed up) and I was really sweating it for a moment.
    Apple is so easy until it's not. I find this to be really aggrevating and I'm irritated that it hasn't been fixed. In fact I did an online search and someone described this same problem in detail and it was exactly what was happening to me. Same error messages.
    I'm frustrated that Apple keeps updating it's operating system and then we go through these glitches.
    And while I'm at it, I have never had such a frustrating time using my login information as I have to get into this forum! Why do they make it so difficult? There's just something about the way it's worded that get's me messed up every time. Meanwhile, at least get iPhoto fixed!

  • Why can't I attach files with my hotmail account on my mac pro since I upgraded to lion?

    why can't I attach files with my hotmail account on my mac pro since I upgraded to lion?

    i can' t believe it but after 3 hours of reading everything i could find on this subject i discovered the answer on accident: IT'S THE CLOCK!!!!! I know that it sounds crazy but go to settings and go to date and time and set it to the automatic date and time, even if it's the wrong time. after i did that, everything worked perfectly! aldiko accepted my adobe id and imported my purchased book happily.  i hope it is that easy for everyone, best of luck.

  • Why can't I use microsoft office anymore since I upgraded to Lion?

    Since I upgraded to Lion I can't use any of the microsoft office applications. I need to access Excel for work.  Any suggestions as to why or how to address this issue?
    Thanks

    How To Downgrade from Apple OS X Lion to Snow Leopard
    http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2389334,00.asp
    Downgrade OS X Lion To Snow Leopard [Video How-To]
    http://www.cultofmac.com/110614/downgrade-os-x-lion-to-snow-leopard-video-how-to /
    How To Downgrade OS X Lion To Snow Leopard: The Complete Tutorial
    http://www.redmondpie.com/how-to-downgrade-os-x-lion-to-snow-leopard-the-complet e-tutorial/
    ...Or, you can just buy a MORE RECENT version of Microsoft Office for Mac.

  • HT4041 Why should or shouldn't I upgrade to Lion?

    I guess I don't understand what is so important about getting Lion if my computer is working fine on Snow Leopard.  Everyone is having so many problems with Lion.  Why should I upgrade or not upgrade?  I'm afraid my computer will crash or slow down, etc.  I have an older Macbook, 2008.  I could upgrade but I'm doubtful of the necessity.  I don't do any web work, meaning publishing to the web or sharing documents.  I basically use it for writing (I have a novel writing software program) or internet stuff and that's it.  I'm not a genius as far as all the issues mentioned, so that's why I'm asking.  Thanks!!!

    karynfromjupiter wrote:
    I don't have an Ipad.  I don't use my phone in that sort of way either.  I'm guessing the icloud is for people who need that upgrade, then?
    Yea, it's Apple tying all that together, so you buy a iPhone or iPad then your going to want everything synced on your computer, so you buy a Mac.
    It's a trap really, locking one into Apple's universe so they can inflict bloated OS X upgrades like Lion on older hardware and force a premature hardware upgrade. Don't upgrade hardware then they deny services like MobileMe etc like they are doing to 10.6 and earlier users.
    I don't advise Lion for any Mac that originally came with 10.5.  Originally 10.6 sure, not 10.5, it's because the hardware is slightly dated and Lion is going to do a dam fine job of crippling it and also make all your PPC 10.5 software no longer work.
    So Lion is a lose lose for most 10.5 machines, plus it's depressing and strange, everything is wrong about the UI. Reverse scrolling, no "Save As" AutoSave is annoying as heck, no Spaces or Exposé, the programs reload upon restart so your boot time is totally crippled. etc.
    Lion is Mr. Hyde to Snow Leopard's Dr. Jekyll.
    BTW who need iWork when LibreOffice, a free Office like clone, is totally free and cross platform, Linux, Windows and OS X?
    They do ask for donations and you should do so. Apple has enough money and they make it from hardware/iPhones, not software all that much.

  • I bought Snow Leopard and my MacBook Pro rejects the disc. Trying to upgrade from Leopard in order to upgrade to Lion.  Why is the disc being rejected before it even shows on the desktop?

    Snow Leopard Update.  I bought the updated but my computer - a MacBook Pro - rejects the disc befoe anything appears on the desktop.  I am trying tp upgrade from Leopard to Lion. Does anyone know why this might be happening?
    Thanks

    You need to check to see if your machine can handle Lion, it needs 4GB and a Intel Core 2 Duo or better.
    Download the free MacTracker and see more specifics of everything.
    http://mactracker.ca/
    Next, you must realize that your Rosetta PPC based programs will not operate under Lion, likely you will have to buy all new programs.
    If you machine is dated, a lot of the trackpad gesture features you won't have.
    Check the source of all your third party sofftware and hardware drivers for scanners, all-in-one's and the like to make sure they work or there are updates, or upgrades available and how much.
    http://roaringapps.com/apps:table
    IDEALLY, it's best to backup files and then "fresh install" Snow Leopard clean, then upgrade to Lion.
    Also you should make a option bootable clone of Snow Leopard on a external drive, this will allow you to return if something doesn't work.
    You can learn all of this and more at my exhaustive post here, enjoy.
    https://discussions.apple.com/message/16276201#16276201

  • Why can't I use my Photoshop or AppleWorks after upgrade to Lion?

    Why can't I use my Photoshop or AppleWorks after upgrade to Lion?

    PowerPC apps and the Rosetta software are no longer supported.
    Here is a remnant of what was
    http://www.apple.com/asia/rosetta/

  • After upgrading to lion 10.7 I can no longer use my canoscan 9950f, why?

    After upgrading to lion 10.7 my canoscan 9950f scanner is no longer recognized. Have I lost thye use of this scanner by going to 10.7?

    Not likely. Make sure the scanner is still available in System Preferences > Print & Scan. You might have to delete the old scanner and add it again if your computer cannot "find" it.
    Before you do that, and while you are in Print & Scan, see if  you can get it to scan by selecting the Scan tab.
    In Lion, all scanning functions have been relegated to Preview, the Print & Scan preference pane, and Image Capture.

  • After upgrading to Lion and iTunes 10.4, cover flow not displaying song playing. Why not?

    Since upgrading to Lion and iTunes 10.4, cover flow is not displaying the currently playing song. It will simply display the first cover in the playlist. Also, the screen saver starts during playback, unlike Snow Leopard. Any ideas on how to fix? I have already repaired disk and permissions but problem persists.

    Thank you, thank you, thank you, thank you!
    I tried restarting my mac and my iphone a bunch of times, reinstalling iTunes after deleting dozens of files, and it didn't help at all.
    I re-installed X-Code (had to use Activity Monitor to kill iTunes Helper in the middle of the install) and then my iPhone synced again!

  • Why won't kodak5210 scan after upgrading to lion

    i have upgraded to lion noe my kodak 5210 won't scan

    Can you scan directly through Image Capture? Image Capture should be in your Applications folder. It is possible that some of the scanning software that came with your device is not compatible with Lion (PowerPC code) but ImageCapture might work if that's the case.
    If that doesn't work, try removing it and reinstalling.

  • Why can't I find events by name in iCal after upgrade to Lion?

    I just upgraded to Lion on my MacBook Pro and have moved to iCloud. Now iCal (version 5.0.1) no longer allows me to find events by typing the event name in the search bar. This is frustrating. Has anyone else had this problem, or am I overlooking something simple? (I have checked iCal help and read how one is supposed to be able to find events, but nothing seems to work.)

    Do you see the folder if you are using the system navigator instead of the application navigator in JDeveloper?
    Check your project properties->content and sub nodes to make sure the TopLink directory is included in the project.

  • Why don't i have enough memory to upgrade to lion?

    I have a 2 year old intel imac that i'm trying to upgrade to lion. I can't installsays I need 2GB of memory, I have 1. Seriously...this is arelatively new computer..I have to buy more memory?

    Yes, Charlie is right. With any OS, the listed minimum RAM is always enough to just barely run it. In practice, this is rarely ever enough, because as soon as you add the demands of software etc it can't keep up. I am impressed you can manage at all, quite honestly. (Smiles)
    What really impresses me, however, is that someone was actually selling computers with 1G of RAM 2 years ago.  Four years ago I bought a cheapish Windows laptop, and the choice was btwn 2 or 4G. I have since worn it out (did I mention cheap?), and have inherited a four year old MacBook Pro. It came stock with 2G, so I upped it to 4G. It walks like my grannie, and I do all my 'real' work on an iMAC with 16G. Most people these days buy 8G.
    The problem you may have with upgrading is that your board is probably old, too. If you do purchase a new one, ask around in here regarding specs.. and don't buy one from the person who sold you that one! (chuckles)
    ~The other, cuter Charlie.. Chuckles

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