Help! I've fallen and can't get up(graded).

SmittyBob1951 · SmittyBob1951 #1 (**permalink**)

07-08-2011, 05:44 PM

I'm getting confused and frustrated. Bummed to learn that Leopard (sans Snow) is highest OS my 2005 powerbook G4 with OSX 4.5.11 can handle. [Thank you Intel] But do I have to buy a Leopard DVD to install it? Is there some "free-ish" place where I can download the Leopard OS as an upgrade and install it over my existing OS system?

I are befuddled!

Raz0rEdge · Raz0rEdge #2 (**permalink**)

07-08-2011, 06:20 PM

There is no place to legally get free upgrades across major OSX releases. You will need to purchase a Leopard disc and then upgrade freely with Software Update to 10.5.8..

harryb2448 · harryb2448 #3 (**permalink**)

07-08-2011, 07:10 PM

And alas be prepared to outlay more than $100 for a used disc. Then if Apple follows usual system of dropping support, updates etc when two releases old, will be dropped in a month or two.

MYmacROX · MYmacROX #4 (**permalink**)

07-09-2011, 04:17 PM

It'd be easier to sell your Powerbook and buy a refurbished MacBook 13" from Refurbished Mac Computers - Refurbished Laptops, Notebooks & Desktop Computers - Apple Store (U.S.).

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Member Since: Mar 17, 2009 Posts: 3,625 Mac Specs: 2008 15" MBP ML, 2012 21.5" iMac ML	07-09-2011, 04:17 PM It'd be easier to sell your Powerbook and buy a refurbished MacBook 13" from Refurbished Mac Computers - Refurbished Laptops, Notebooks & Desktop Computers - Apple Store (U.S.). 16GB iPhone 5, 64GB Wi-Fi only iPad 1st Gen. Reminder: Please include your Mac's specs. This will make it much easier for the other members to assist you.
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Member Since: Jul 08, 2011 Posts: 1	07-08-2011, 05:44 PM I'm getting confused and frustrated. Bummed to learn that Leopard (sans Snow) is highest OS my 2005 powerbook G4 with OSX 4.5.11 can handle. [Thank you Intel] But do I have to buy a Leopard DVD to install it? Is there some "free-ish" place where I can download the Leopard OS as an upgrade and install it over my existing OS system? I are befuddled!
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