Leopard - OSX 10.5 Update information

My clients are e-mailing me to ask if they should or must update to Leopard OSX 10.5. The price for installation DVD is $129 Single User, $199 Family Pack - not available as a download. Pre-orders being taken now.

First, start with the General Requirements, according to Apple:
• Mac computer with an Intel, PowerPC G5, or PowerPC G4 (867MHz or faster) processor 
• 512MB of memory
• DVD drive for installation
• 9GB of available disk space
• Some features require a compatible Internet service provider; fees may apply.
• Some features require Apple's .Mac service; fees apply.

To find out what your processor and memory are, click the blue apple in the upper left of your screen, then click About This Mac. To check available disk space, click your Macintosh HD icon once and go to File > Get Info

Second, check Apple's web pages for Leopard, and decide if you REALLY want and will use the new features.

Third, most of my clients in the Sandpoint area, wait about 12-15 months to update their OS.

Please call me with any other questions! LAURA