Garageband For MacBook Pro 2009 ???

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Hi,

Just purchased a MacBook Pro 2009, OS X El Capitan, version 10.11.6, and would like to install Garageband, but not sure which version of GB would be compatible for this OS.. I've researched online but it's confusing at best.. any advice would be helpful..
 
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iLife '09 would probably be best. Only available on DVD.
 
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How is that possible to purchase iLife 2009 a DVD of 10 years ago.. hmm? Could I not just install a previous version of GB? can't find where it's says this anywhere at the Apple store..
 

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You can purchase the iLife 09 DVD on eBay and elsewhere. Do some searching with your browser. You may be able to install an older version of GB if you can find one for free. I don't think the Mac App Store will let you download a copy unless you previously owned it.
 
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Could I not just install a previous version of GB?


Just a bit of a crazy thought here, but make sure that a version of Garageband.app isn't already installed on that MBPro, and sortof hiding in some iLife folder in your Applications folder.



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