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slotted

slotted

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I have a PowerBook G4 that I'm playing around with. It's currently at mac OS X 10.2.8, I want to install drivers for my Verizon broadband card on it but it needs to be up to at least 10.3.2.

I cannot find the updates online for 10.3.0 panther. Do I need to purchase panther or does anyone know where I can find the updates for free?
It almost seems like a waste since 10.4.0 tiger is out and Leopard is about to be released.

Can I go straight from 10.2.8 to Tiger, or do I need to do the updates inbetween?

TIA
 
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Speedy70

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slotted said:
I have a PowerBook G4 that I'm playing around with. It's currently at mac OS X 10.2.8, I want to install drivers for my Verizon broadband card on it but it needs to be up to at least 10.3.2.

I cannot find the updates online for 10.3.0 panther. Do I need to purchase panther or does anyone know where I can find the updates for free?
It almost seems like a waste since 10.4.0 tiger is out and Leopard is about to be released.

Can I go straight from 10.2.8 to Tiger, or do I need to do the updates inbetween?

TIA
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Have you run a software update?
 
Pete

Pete

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slotted said:
I have a PowerBook G4 that I'm playing around with. It's currently at mac OS X 10.2.8, I want to install drivers for my Verizon broadband card on it but it needs to be up to at least 10.3.2.

I cannot find the updates online for 10.3.0 panther. Do I need to purchase panther or does anyone know where I can find the updates for free?
It almost seems like a waste since 10.4.0 tiger is out and Leopard is about to be released.

Can I go straight from 10.2.8 to Tiger, or do I need to do the updates inbetween?

TIA
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Sounds complicated. I will pray for you to find the answer.
 
slotted

slotted

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Speedy70 said:
Have you run a software update?
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Unable to establish a internet connection without my Broadband card. Guess I could take it to Starbucks and connect through airport?

I'm extremely new to Mac's but want to make the transition.
 
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Speedy70

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slotted said:
Unable to establish a internet connection without my Broadband card. Guess I could take it to Starbucks and connect through airport?

I'm extremely new to Mac's but want to make the transition.
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Yeah, I guess an internet connection would help. :lol: Sorry about that.


You've made a wise decision. :yay: :love:
 
slotted

slotted

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Found my answer Speedy. Going to call Apple to see if I can upgrade from 10.2 to 10.4, skipping 10.3.


Update

A software "update" updates a major version of software, but does not upgrade it to the next major version (if one exists). For example, you can download a web update to update Mac OS X 10.2 to Mac OS X 10.2.8, but you can't download an "update" to upgrade from Mac OS X 10.2 to 10.3.

An update is generally smaller than an "upgrade." It is usually something you can download, unlike a major software upgrade. It's wise to install the latest updates available for a software product. You can use an update only if there is a prior version of the software installed on your computer. Mac OS upgrades are sometimes also called "maintenance releases."

For example, the Mac OS X 10.3.5 Update is a downloadable update for Mac OS X 10.3. Mac OS X 10.2.8 Update is a downloadable update for Mac OS X 10.2. You can't install the 10.2.8 update on top of Mac OS X 10.3, nor can you install the 10.3.5 update on an existing Mac OS X 10.2 installation.

Key differences

Still confused? Just remember these differences:

A software update is usually downloadable; a software upgrade usually is not.

A software upgrade usually changes the first or first "dot" number of a product (for example Mac OS X 10.3, Mac OS X 10.2, Mac OS 9); a software update usually changes the first or second "dot" number (for example, Mac OS X 10.3.5, Mac OS 9.2.2).

Updates for a software product are smaller in size than upgrades for the same product.
 
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Speedy70

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slotted said:
Found my answer Speedy. Going to call Apple to see if I can upgrade from 10.2 to 10.4, skipping 10.3.


Update

A software "update" updates a major version of software, but does not upgrade it to the next major version (if one exists). For example, you can download a web update to update Mac OS X 10.2 to Mac OS X 10.2.8, but you can't download an "update" to upgrade from Mac OS X 10.2 to 10.3.

An update is generally smaller than an "upgrade." It is usually something you can download, unlike a major software upgrade. It's wise to install the latest updates available for a software product. You can use an update only if there is a prior version of the software installed on your computer. Mac OS upgrades are sometimes also called "maintenance releases."

For example, the Mac OS X 10.3.5 Update is a downloadable update for Mac OS X 10.3. Mac OS X 10.2.8 Update is a downloadable update for Mac OS X 10.2. You can't install the 10.2.8 update on top of Mac OS X 10.3, nor can you install the 10.3.5 update on an existing Mac OS X 10.2 installation.

Key differences

Still confused? Just remember these differences:

A software update is usually downloadable; a software upgrade usually is not.

A software upgrade usually changes the first or first "dot" number of a product (for example Mac OS X 10.3, Mac OS X 10.2, Mac OS 9); a software update usually changes the first or second "dot" number (for example, Mac OS X 10.3.5, Mac OS 9.2.2).

Updates for a software product are smaller in size than upgrades for the same product.
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Glad you found your answer. Apple should be able to assist you. My husband would have known the answer, but he's too hard to get a hold of at work. Heck, my 10 yr old step-son would have known too, but he's at school. :lol:

Let me know the turnout.
 
Pete

Pete

Repete
slotted said:
Found my answer Speedy. Going to call Apple to see if I can upgrade from 10.2 to 10.4, skipping 10.3.


Update

A software "update" updates a major version of software, but does not upgrade it to the next major version (if one exists). For example, you can download a web update to update Mac OS X 10.2 to Mac OS X 10.2.8, but you can't download an "update" to upgrade from Mac OS X 10.2 to 10.3.

An update is generally smaller than an "upgrade." It is usually something you can download, unlike a major software upgrade. It's wise to install the latest updates available for a software product. You can use an update only if there is a prior version of the software installed on your computer. Mac OS upgrades are sometimes also called "maintenance releases."

For example, the Mac OS X 10.3.5 Update is a downloadable update for Mac OS X 10.3. Mac OS X 10.2.8 Update is a downloadable update for Mac OS X 10.2. You can't install the 10.2.8 update on top of Mac OS X 10.3, nor can you install the 10.3.5 update on an existing Mac OS X 10.2 installation.

Key differences

Still confused? Just remember these differences:

A software update is usually downloadable; a software upgrade usually is not.

A software upgrade usually changes the first or first "dot" number of a product (for example Mac OS X 10.3, Mac OS X 10.2, Mac OS 9); a software update usually changes the first or second "dot" number (for example, Mac OS X 10.3.5, Mac OS 9.2.2).

Updates for a software product are smaller in size than upgrades for the same product.
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Wow my prayer worked and I am not even religious. :yay:
 
slotted

slotted

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Speedy70 said:
Glad you found your answer. Apple should be able to assist you. My husband would have known the answer, but he's too hard to get a hold of at work. Heck, my 10 yr old step-son would have known too, but he's at school. :lol:

Let me know the turnout.
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Not sure how much of a hurry I'm in to drop $120-150 on the upgrade. Will probably play with it first through the Airport connection somewhere. I could always take it to the AppleStore in the mall here. Have to go pick up my Ipod in the next few days anyway. :yay:
 
Pete

Pete

Repete
slotted said:
Not sure how much of a hurry I'm in to drop $120-150 on the upgrade. Will probably play with it first through the Airport connection somewhere. I could always take it to the AppleStore in the mall here. Have to go pick up my Ipod in the next few days anyway. :yay:
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I will pray that you are able to decide. :yay:
 
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nitwhit3286

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slotted said:
Thanks bud, keep it up.

$129 from the applestore, able to go straight from 10.2 to 10.4. :yay:
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I'm at 10.4.9.. we have tiger.. Mac Os X... I love... love love it! Can't wait to get Leopard. :)
 
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