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ollie2012uk

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Hi all,

I recently bought a 2nd hand mac book. (from 2006 i believe)

It had a failed hard drive, so i've installed a brand new one.

What operating system do I need to put on it? I have lion on a USB but it wont reocnise it when I turn the book on.
 
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ollie2012uk

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Nov 18, 2012
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Thanks,

Is there 2 versions by any chance? I downloaded SL then mounted it on a USB on my laptop but the mac wont reconise it.

it will reconise lion but i dont have the 2gb RAM it requires
 
stridemat

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You would need the retail version of SL, not one for a specific machine. If it still doesn't work then it would be Leopard.
 
GGJstudios

GGJstudios

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ollie2012uk said:
Thanks,

Is there 2 versions by any chance? I downloaded SL then mounted it on a USB on my laptop but the mac wont reconise it.

it will reconise lion but i dont have the 2gb RAM it requires
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SL is not available as a download. Call Apple to order a retail SL install disc for about $20. Don't be foolish enough to pirate software, as you could end up with malware or having your system compromised.
 
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ollie2012uk

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Nov 18, 2012
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thanks for that,

I've just put ubuntu on the mac. Will I be ok putting snow leopard over that when I get the disc?
 
balamw

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MOD NOTE: This is also not a topic we condone around here.

Warez/Serials/Keys. Do not post software serial numbers or keys or refer people to specific websites, software, or techniques whose purpose is to break or bypass software licensing methods, distribute cracks, or obtain or use commercial software or media in violation of its license and/or for copyright violation. Do not ask for or give such help.
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Thread closed before it truly crosses the line.

OP get yourself an official replacement disc or retail Snow Leopard disc from Apple and then start a new thread please.

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