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Question

lion?when is that coming?

Jun 18, 2011 6:40AM PDT

hi all,iv had my macbook pro just over 2wks and heard that Lion is coming soon! i was told in the Apple shop that i should get a free upgrade,what will Lion give me that i dont have in Snow Leopard?

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follow up on lion
Jun 18, 2011 7:26AM PDT

i just read on google that free upgrades will only be given for computers purchased after june 6th,can anyone confirm this,im so disappointed,i bought mine on june 1st

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Talk nicely to Apple Support,
Jun 18, 2011 9:32AM PDT

you will be surprised what talking nice can do

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who do i talk nice to?
Jun 19, 2011 12:18AM PDT

would it be best to talk to my local apple shop where i bought mu mac?

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No, phone Apple at
Jun 19, 2011 7:01AM PDT

1-800-MY- APPLE

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this date is listed on the site of
Jun 19, 2011 7:20AM PDT

<span id="INSERTION_MARKER">news.techworld.com, for instance.

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I would wait until Apple actually announces it
Jun 19, 2011 10:31AM PDT

currently there are no details on the Up to date page, just the suggestion that users should check back in July

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will do
Jun 19, 2011 5:41PM PDT

i googled "will i get a free update to lion" and that date was announced,fingers crossed that everyone who has bought their mac so close to that date will get a free upgrade.

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Good Luck and
Jun 19, 2011 9:57PM PDT

let us know how you get on