software updates

[cornchild]

I just bought a new iMac 24''. It is simply amazing, however I have one problem.

In the area I live I can only get dialup and I would really like to get the 10.4.9 update and others.

Is it possible to get these updates on cd?

Should I consider getting satellite? Is it worth it?

Thanks,

Thomas

 

[Eidorian]

Satellite is expensive but you do get the speed in a remote location. Don't expect to game on it though, the latency is very high.

The Software Updates are available for standalone download. You could get someone to burn them do a disc for you and you'd be just fine.

 

[PlaceofDis]

if you don't live far from an apple store or such, you might be able to get them to make you the disc, or make it yourself there.

 

[cornchild]

Thanks for the reply.

Ya, I don't play online games. I have my consoles for games and Online gaming isn't fun to me .lol so thats not a problem.

I have been looking at even the cheapest satellite solutions though, and they all appear a lot faster than dial-up.

I suppose I could find someone with a fast connection to download them for me, but long-term I suppose satellite may be the way I have to go.

Thanks again.

Edit:

What is the difference between the combo update and the regular one?

 

[Eidorian]

Thanks for the reply.

Ya, I don't play online games. I have my consoles for games and Online gaming isn't fun to me .lol so thats not a problem.

I have been looking at even the cheapest satellite solutions though, and they all appear a lot faster than dial-up.

I suppose I could find someone with a fast connection to download them for me, but long-term I suppose satellite may be the way I have to go.

Thanks again.

Edit:

What is the difference between the combo update and the regular one?

The Combo update will update any version of OS X from 10.4.0 to 10.4.8 to 10.4.9. (That is given the type e.g. PowerPC or Intel update.)