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How do I upgrade from Mac OSX10.5.8?

Aug 28, 2012 5:06PM PDT

I am not tec savvy but my very reliable Mac is telling me I need to upgrade to quicktime in order to use itunes.
Where do I start?

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It really depends on what the actual message is.
Aug 28, 2012 9:33PM PDT

If it is telling you to update QuickTime, it may just need for you to update iTunes which contains QuickTime in the download.

Use the "Check For Updates" function of iTunes. You'll find it under the File menu.


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On the other hand,
Aug 28, 2012 9:34PM PDT

your OS may not support the newer versions of iTunes.

Without any details of the computer you are using, it would be difficult to say.

More details please

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Thanks P Here is computer info
Aug 29, 2012 6:50PM PDT

Model Name: iMac
Model Identifier: iMac8,1
Processor Name: Intel Core 2 Duo
Processor Speed: 2.4 GHz
Number Of Processors: 1
Total Number Of Cores: 2
L2 Cache: 6 MB
Memory: 3 GB
Bus Speed: 1.07 GHz
Boot ROM Version: IM81.00C1.B00
SMC Version (system): 1.29f1
Serial Number (system): YM837DSSZE2
Hardware UUID: 7AF35E46-0FC4-5C18-A6F7-011FCAC6AA7A

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you should be able to upgrade
Aug 29, 2012 9:36PM PDT

this machine to 10.6 quite easily.

Doesn't look like Apple sells it anymore, but you could give them a call to confirm that, but it is available at places like Amazon and eBay.
Saw some this morning selling at $70

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