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| DATE | May 14, 2008 |
| TICKET | #337411 |
| STATUS | Closed |
| SUBJECT | Going from OS 10.3.9 to 10.5 |
| CAT | Computers, Operating Systems, Applications or Connected Devices |
| TYPE | Operating System Features, Bugs and Problems |
| DESC | Apple |
| DESC | 10.5.X (Leopard) |
| PLATFORM | Apple Macintosh (PowerPC G3,G4,G5) |
| MODEL | iMac G5 |
| PROC | 1.8 |
| RAM | 500MB |
| DRIVE | 160GB |
| NAME | Zegmund |
| USERNAME | zoblev |
| TECHNICAL | Lots of Experience |
| ISSUE | Need Advice |
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TICKET ARCHIVE -> Going from OS 10.3.9 to 10.5
zoblev - May 14, 2008 - 5:29 pm
I have an iMac 20" with G5 Guts. I have had OS 10.3.9 for quite some time and I would like to update to OS 10.5. But I have many software programs that I have been using for some time. Most of them probably won't work in 10.5, will they? I don't want to have to purchase this software again that would work in 10.5. I have been thinking that way to solve this problem is to have Systems OS 10.3.9 and OS 10.5 both available separately so that I can launch whichever I need at any given time, like OS 9 is now available on my computer and was there when I bought the computer.
Can you suggest the best way to solve this problem? This problem must have come up many times before and if it has been answered before in your system where can I find the answer?
Can you suggest the best way to solve this problem? This problem must have come up many times before and if it has been answered before in your system where can I find the answer?
DeltaMac - May 14, 2008 - 8:37 pm
Most software should work with Leopard (OS X 10.5). The major exception will be older software that requires Classic (OS 9) to work. Leopard does not support Classic, and those older apps won't work.
Older Adobe software probably won't work. PhotoShop version 7 is one example. You would want to upgrade to Adobe CS3 suite, if you need that software.
Hardware drivers, such as printer software, may be included with Leopard, but you should check at the manufacturer's site for your particular model.
If you give some examples of some of the software that you use, maybe I can help you discover if those will work, or not.
The important thing that you need to remember, is that Leopard needs more RAM memory. If your profile is accurate, and you have 512 MB, then you should install additional memory. Your iMac G5 can have up to 2 GB (1GB in each of two slots). With the cost of memory, that will be the best upgrade.
You can solve the problem on your own. Check for upgrades for third-party apps that you have. Apple's apps will get updates for Leopard support, or you should check with Software Update after your upgrade.
If you have software that you need to continue using, and those do not have updates for Leopard, or you discover that they won't work with Leopard (such as older Adobe apps, or Classic apps), then don't upgrade to Leopard. Adding more memory allows your system to perform more smoothly, and you may get better use of the apps that you have now....
Let me know if you have more questions.
- Dale
Older Adobe software probably won't work. PhotoShop version 7 is one example. You would want to upgrade to Adobe CS3 suite, if you need that software.
Hardware drivers, such as printer software, may be included with Leopard, but you should check at the manufacturer's site for your particular model.
If you give some examples of some of the software that you use, maybe I can help you discover if those will work, or not.
The important thing that you need to remember, is that Leopard needs more RAM memory. If your profile is accurate, and you have 512 MB, then you should install additional memory. Your iMac G5 can have up to 2 GB (1GB in each of two slots). With the cost of memory, that will be the best upgrade.
You can solve the problem on your own. Check for upgrades for third-party apps that you have. Apple's apps will get updates for Leopard support, or you should check with Software Update after your upgrade.
If you have software that you need to continue using, and those do not have updates for Leopard, or you discover that they won't work with Leopard (such as older Adobe apps, or Classic apps), then don't upgrade to Leopard. Adding more memory allows your system to perform more smoothly, and you may get better use of the apps that you have now....
Let me know if you have more questions.
- Dale
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