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OS 10.3 - Upgarde from Panther OS X on iBook G4
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10-26-2009, 05:20 AM
We have an iBook G4 laptop running Panther. I would like to upgrade the OS to the latest appropriate version. Can someone tell me is it : a) Worthwhile to do so. b) How to find out the version of OS currently being run. c) Can I just download the OS from Apple. d) Should I do a complete re-install or just an upgrade. Any help would be greatly appreciated. |
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10-26-2009, 07:09 AM
b) click on the logo in top left corner then About This Mac and it will show you which version you are running. Then more info if you want to see what s in your mac. c) You can download straight from the site HERE and search for Combo Updates after now what version you have after doing the thing. Recommend not to do a combo update via the software updater. Can freeze and not install properly. d) just upgrade Hope this helps and yea Welcome to the forum  Cheer Dont forget to use the Reputation System if someone has helped you out !!! Arguing with a zealot is only slightly easier than tunneling through a mountain with your forehead!!!!! MoTM ☆☆☆ |
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10-27-2009, 08:46 AM
If so some machine specs would let us determine which would be the better option. Try my custom Mac Forums Search Engine: Mac Forums Google Search Please use the reputation system if you consider any help given useful (it's the little ✓/✘ on the left <---)   |
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10-27-2009, 09:23 AM
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If the OP is thinking about upgrading their OS from Panther to either Tiger or Leopard...this cannot be downloaded...the OP needs to purchase the install disks for Tiger or Leopard first to do the install. Then they can use the link you provided to update Tiger or Leopard to the latest version. - Nick - Too many "beachballs", read this: Beachballs - Computer seems slower than it used to? Read this for some slow computer tips: Speedup - Almost full hard drive? Some solutions. Out of Space - Apple Battery Info. Battery |
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