How do you upgrade to Mac OS 10.4.9 from 10.3.9?

Answer 1

well, that's pretty old. The new operating system, 10.5.x probably isn't supported on your machine. If you want to update, it looks like you are going to have to get a new computer...

*I have one of these machines still running strong (eMAC 17, to be precise) However, one foundational concept I've applied in my life is to virtually NEVER upgrade the OS from the one that comes with the machine. Yes, Apple Stopped supporting SARFARI on OSX10.3.9 and I had Opera for a while, then the upgrade wouldn't run, and CAMINO 1.6 for quite a while -with the modern internet it has limited functionality. The computer itself works fine- and no problems with the hard drive or DVD burner (yet), I occasionally hook up a USB Piano style keyboard and open up Garage Band to attempt to learn how to play (I'm just past CHOP-STICKS), this MAC has great speakers built into it, and apparently was made much better than some of our MAC Laptops that have DIED prematurely (to me, anything less than 10 years is PREMATURE).

**a key is not to think about what a machine can't do, think about what it CAN AND DOES DO, and then USE IT FOR THOSE THINGS- then you will have a smile on your face and yes, we do have some newer MAC's in the house- even my version of a SMART TV, (MAC MINI Connected to my TV) -which is also good- but we may have to eventually get a DVD burner, if we go back to creating videos.

Answer 2

Updating OS X is as simple as moving the mouse cursor up to the top left hand corner of the screen to the Apple symbol. Then click and drag down the menu to the second item on the menu "Software Update". The updater will find out what OS and Apps you are using, go through the list of apps that need updating and put a dialog box on screen giving details; some will need to restart your computer to complete the installation of the update.


To move up to the next version of Mac OS X, for example from Lion to 10.8.3 Mountain Lion, requires the purchase of the new version at the App Store. It will cost you $19.99. Just click update and then look for Mountain Lion in the apps.

Answer 3

You have two options:

1. Purchase the Snow Leopard DVD from Apple's Online Store - $29.00. Upgrade your system to Snow Leopard then update it by downloading and installing the Mac OS X 10.6.8 Update Combo v1.1. Then sign into the App Store using your Apple ID then purchase and download Lion - $30.00.
2. Purchase the Apple USB Flash Drive Installer from your local Apple retailer - $69.00. Once you boot from the flash drive you will need to use Disk Utility to erase your hard drive before installing Lion.

In either case be sure you have a bootable backup to use in case of any problems.

Answer 4

You can buy a copy of Mac OS 10.4 from a third party retailer

Answer 5

Get an upgrade disc or got to apple.com