Have iMac G5 2GHz 512MB RAM running OS X 10.4.11;just bought new iMac + new time capsule;should I move to 10.5 on iMac G5? why? will I need more RAM?

I have an iMac G5 2GHz w/ 512MB RAM running OS X 10.4.11. I just bought a new iMac and a new 1TB time capsule. I want to make best use of the older G5 iMac on the network. I would like it backed up automatically to the new time capsule. Can/should I upgrade the G5 iMac to OS x 10.5 ? why? will I need more RAM? Please answer using OS version numbers not tiger/leopard/snow leopard jargon.

• Asked by Michael J from Rochester Hills
• Nov 28, 2009
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Can I install the Snow Leopard on my imac G5?

Machine model: powermac 8,2
CPU Type: Power PC G5 (3.1)
CPU speed: 2 Ghz
Memory: 1GB

• Asked by Spencer Q from Wallkill
• Dec 19, 2011
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Would it work with an iMac g5

• Asked by Kaylee B from Orangeburg
• Dec 9, 2010
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Need to know if I can upgrade to Snow Leopard?

Hi,
Want to know about if I can upgrade to the 10.6? Here are the specs of my system.

Processor Type: PowerPC G5
IMac Processor Speed (per Core): 1.8 GHz
Operating System: Mac OS X 10.5, Leopard Memory (RAM): 1 GB
Hard Drive Capacity: 500 GB

Please let me know?

Thank you!

• Asked by Dallas J
• Feb 1, 2010
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i have Mac OS X version 10.5.8 and the processor is 2.8 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo. do i need to purchase the full version of Snow Leopard to get the Lion

iMac

• Asked by Patrick L from Fort Fraser
• Jun 20, 2011
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I want to use my new iPod Touch and my new Magic Mouse!!!!

So, I bought a new iPod Touch and got a Magic Mouse for Christmas. Low and behold, I can't use either of them. Why? Because I need to upgrade my computers. Clever Apple, very clever!!!!

I have an old PowerBook and a newer iMac. Both are running OS 10.4.11. Therein lies the issue.

I can upgrade both to OS 10.5 and use my iPod and Magic Mouse on both computers.

- or -

I can upgrade my iMac to OS 10.6 and use the iPod and Magic Mouse only on the iMac (can't upgrade PowerBooks past 10.5).

I really don't want to shell out the money ($170 U.S., as I live in Taiwan and it's more expensive here) to buy the OS 10.6 Box Set to upgrade my iMac. Also, if I only upgrade the iMac, my PowerBook is left out in the cold and I can't use either of my new toys on it.

Ideally, I'd like to buy OS 10.5 and upgrade both of my computers. This would also be the less expensive option, AND it would allow me to use my new toys on both computers. I don't really need all the new bells and whistles with 10.6, so 10.5 is just fine for my needs.

After this long-winded diatribe, my question is:

Is there anywhere that I can buy Mac OS 10.5?

Thanks to anyone who can offer assistance!

• Asked by Yilun C
• Jan 13, 2011
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Is iWork 09 compatible with os x 10.6?

I bought iWork 09 for my G5 PowerPc recently. I have just bought an iMac 27" and when I try to open any iWork application on it I get an error message referring me to the developer. Are the two compatible and can I get an update for iWork 09?

• Asked by Tim C
• Jan 31, 2011
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i have the iMac G5 OS X Version 10.4.11 how can i upgrade?

i have the iMac G5 OS X Version 10.4.11
Processor :: 2.1 HGz PowerPc G5

Can i update to the snow leopard? if i can, do i have to buy them in order they came out or can i just go to the newest version?? Or am i stuck with tiger?

• Asked by Silas M from Rancho Cordova
• Dec 16, 2009
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I have an iMac4,1 Intel Core Duo 2 GHz running OS 10.4.8. Can I upgrade to 10.5.8 and if so how?

• Asked by R A W
• Feb 9, 2013
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i need a whole new operating system,i have an imac osx 10.5.8 which should i purchase?

• Asked by Jessica M from Palmdale
• Jan 27, 2012
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