Mac OS updates are essential for your computer to work properly with new applications. Due to the transition of Apple from Motorola to Intel processors, users have a lot of questions related to the choice of operating system versions. the updated OS will not work on every processor.
Instructions
Step 1
Make a backup of your hard drive before starting the operating system update. Do not neglect this step, as the backup will keep the old version of the system intact if the update fails. It is also worth checking the disk for errors. To do this, go to "Applications" and select the "Utilities" section. From the list that appears on the left, click on the boot disk and click "Check".
Step 2
If your computer runs on PowerPC, then you have the option to upgrade your OS version to Leopard 10.5. Leopard is the latest version that runs on a Motorola processor and to install it you will need to purchase a DVD from one of the official Apple stores. After you insert it into the drive, follow the instructions on the screen.
Step 3
In the case when you have Intel development as a processor (even the earliest version), it is more logical to switch directly to the Snow Leopard version. To install it, you will need 5 GB of hard disk space and 1 GB of "RAM". "Snow Leopard", like the previous version, is distributed only on DVDs.
Step 4
To update the next versions, you will need an Internet connection, since the company is eliminating disks from the process of distributing new OSs. For example, to upgrade from Snow Leopard to Mountain Lion, you first need to upgrade from the original version. This is done through the Apple website online. After installing the latest updates to version 10.6.8, your Mac will have a program responsible for downloading new versions from Apple's online store called the Mac Store.
Step 5
To upgrade to Mountain Lion, check your device's metrics against the requirements. You must have 2 GB of RAM and 8 GB of hard disk space. If so, then feel free to go to the Mac Store and download the updated "operating system". It will cost you about $ 19.99.
Step 6
After installing this version, you will be able to get the latest bonus operating version from Apple called Mavericks. It is a bonus not only because it has a number of advantages over native past versions and Windows OS, but also because it is free. You can download the version by going to the Mac App Store and clicking the Download button opposite OS X Mavericks. The necessary information on the compatibility of this operating system with computers can be found by clicking on the link at the end of the article.
