 |
If you're interested in upgrading your current Macintosh to Mac OS X
Leopard 10.5, you should make
sure that your system meets all the necessary hardware and software
requirements to ensure a smooth upgrade. Here's what you should do:
-
Confirm that your hardware can run Mac OS X 10.5
Mac OS X 10.5 requires at least 512MB of physical RAM, a DVD drive
for
installation, and an Intel, PowerPC G5, or PowerPC G4 (867MHz or
faster) processor. To verify
that your
hardware can run Leopard, see the list below or http://www.apple.com/macosx/techspecs/.
-
Verify you have enough hard drive space
While the amount of disk space required depends on your computer and the
way you are installing Mac OS X, you must have at least
9.0 GB of available space on your hard drive.
-
Check out third party hardware and software
compatibility:
Third Party Hardware
Mac OS X includes out-of-the-box functionality for many hardware devices.
However, some devices may need additional driver support from the
manufacturer. Please check with the manufacturer of your product to see if
Mac OS X-compatible drivers are available.
Third Party Software The Classic environment and the
applications that use it are no longer supported. Some third party
software may also need updates or upgrades from the manufacturer to
function properly. Please check with the manufacturer of your product to
see if Mac OS X 10.5 is compatible
Apple computers that meet the requirements for Mac OS X Leopard
- Intel (all models)
- Power Mac G5 (all models)
-
Power Mac G4 (some models)
-
Power Book G4 (some models)
-
iMac (most flat screen models)
-
eMac (most models)
-
iBook (some models)
Note: The information from this page was obtained from Apple's web site
(http://www.apple.com).
|
