They are both free.
One wonders who you are hearing "terrible things about Yosemite" from.
P
Hi,
I still have Lion 10.7.5 and need to upgrade. I'm hearing terrible things about Yosemite.
I hear great things about Mountain Lion 10.8.
Any thoughts?
If I go for Mountain Lion, what's the best way to get it?
Thanks,
Scott

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