Question about iCloud, Lion, and iOS5

[jazzman676]

I am a fairly new Mac user. I have a new white Macbook. I have been using Hotmail since the Stone Age and I am anxious to sign up for iCloud and get a "@me.com" email address. What is the difference between Lion and iOS5? I have been told that I must upgrade to Lion before i can sign up for iCloud (that is, when they launch it). Thanks!

 

[Gyrene]

Yes, you will need Lion 10.7.2 or iOS5 to sign up but you will be able to use other OS's with the service.