i'm currently running tiger 10.4.11 on my powerbook G4 and need to upgrade to min leopard 10.5.8 to be able to operate my new iPhone. can i install any version of 10.5 (e.g. 10.5.6) or do i need to start with 10.5 and the update the software from apple downloads? (that is, if i can find any version of 10.5...)?
install OS X 10.5 on powerbook G4 help
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Any retail 10.5 disc will work (do note that gray discs are model specific, you need the retail version which can be pricey). Once you've got 10.5, run Software Update from the Apple menu and it should give you the option to upgrade to 10.5.8.
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And for a standard install the PB needs to be +867MHz processing speed. Depending again on the model up to 2GB memory is the go. Always helps if you provide machine specs.
thanks for the quick response!
my computer meets the min tech specs for leopard 10.5:
9 GB avail hard drive space
1.67 gHz processor
2 GB memory
currently running tiger 10.4.11
so, would i be able to install OS X 10.5.6 (and not have to start with 10.5?)
my computer meets the min tech specs for leopard 10.5:
9 GB avail hard drive space
1.67 gHz processor
2 GB memory
currently running tiger 10.4.11
so, would i be able to install OS X 10.5.6 (and not have to start with 10.5?)
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Sure.
I don't think you're quite understanding what that last decimal place is for, let me explain...
OS X (the 'X' stands for "10", as in roman numeral 10) gets a point upgrade each time a major revision is released. 10.3 is Jaguar, 10.4 is Tiger, 10.5 is Leopard, 10.6 is Snow Leopard. Each major release is a pay-for upgrade.
Everything after the major release number is a minor revision. These are roughly equivalent to "service packs" under Windows. Those minor revisions don't usually contain feature upgrades, but usually bug fixes and security updates.
So - it doesn't matter whether the disc is 10.5.0, 10.5.2, 10.5.6 or any other minor revision - you can instantly upgrade to the latest using Software Update.
fantastic! thanks for the help and clarification!
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Again as long as the OS X.5.6 or whatever disc is the full retail install version and not a system disc from another machine. When you have it installed, go to the Apple web site and download the OS X.5.8 Combo Updater.
http://support.apple.com/downloads/Mac_OS_X_10_5_8_Combo_Update
http://support.apple.com/downloads/Mac_OS_X_10_5_8_Combo_Update
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