Il giorno 12/09/16 16.09, "J Janks" ha scritto: > so Mac has stopped supporting Tiger?? Oh, way worse than that. :-) Apple is currently supporting just the last three OSX versions; at the moment, it's 10.11, 10.10. 10.9 - anything before that (including Tiger, 10.4), is "on its own". That doesn't mean those OSX aren't useful anymore: I'm using OSX 10.6 and still loving it, switching to 10.9 only when necessary.
> Issue is at start up sometimes it doesn't want to load > anything, it just runs and runs, so you have to reboot usually just once > but a few times now it has taken 2 - 3 reboots. Mhhh. Doesn't sound good. And doesn't looks like a software issue either. It might be the hard drive failing (have you any backup, BTW?) Alas, usually swapping hard drive in iMacs is difficult (although feasible for a techie). Google " ifixit imac early 2006" Since it's such an old computer, it might have some dust build-up and consequent overheating issue (although that shouldn't create the issue you're talking about). If you open the iMac, be sure to vacuum all the dust inside. > He thinks he needs a new > Mac but I'm thinking just an update to the operating system may be in > order I don't think that would resolve your issue. Beside, your Mac has just a measly 512MB. I don't know if that's enough for Tiger, but it sure isn't for OSX 10.6. If it's a software issue, though (maybe something about the O.S. got corrupted?), you could try reinstalling OSX. The easiest step would be reinstalling the latest combo update for Tiger. This should be the link: https://support.apple.com/kb/dl170?locale=en_US > he just get a non-Mac Windows > based PC. He has NO extra programs that he has installed on it, using > Safari to check email, do some scheduling online and online research for > his dad's coin business is the extent of his computing, seriously. Well, any computer (even a tablet maybe) would be ok for his using. But of course he would need to learn again a different O.S. if going that way. Non-techies hate that ;-) > so no need for a new $1,500 computer IM (humble wife) O You could check around for an used iMac, a newer model, like a 2008 or 2009 iMac: for something around 400-500$ (I think), it would get a faster and more reliable Mac, a bigger screen with higher resolution, etc. If you have an unused monitor around, you could think about getting a Mac Mini instead. > This is the system info: > Intel Core 2 > 1.83 GHZ It should be a 17" Early 2006 model: http://www.everymac.com/systems/apple/imac/specs/imac_cd_1.83_17.html > only 512MB of memory though With so little memory, it's likely the hard drive has been even more stressed with all the caching/swapping. Since it's 10 years old, it's surprising the HD hasn't died already. > I have spent the past 3 hours trying to figure out if I can update this to > at least Snow Leopard Your iMac supports OSX SL (see the EveryMac page above), but you should upgrade the memory to at least 1GB (I suggest 2 GB). > if I can update to SL what are some complications that could happen? SL could be slower than Tiger, and it needs more memory for sure. Some software could need to be upgraded - although your husband seems only using Apple apps, so no need. > even if I can update to SL what are some complications that could happen? > Fail to install and corrupt the current OS?? Installing 10.6 onto 10.4 could lead to many problems (I don't even know if it's possible). I'd suggest a clean install: - Backup anything you may want to keep (- test the HD to be sure it's not dying) - Erase the HD (- Partition the HD with Disk Utility if you want) - Install OSX > FSF, if I need to increase memory, by time we put money in that 1 or 2 GB for that iMac should come for peanuts now :-) (around 10-20$ I think) > But seriously, I do photography and digitize > designs on a PC so why spend more on one that is not going to be fully > utilized I understand your concern, and yes, if your husband can be convinced, it would be the easiest route. OTOH, consider that your iMac has lasted TEN years; I don't know how many PCs would last that long ;-) (my Early 2009 24" iMac is fabulous and still going strong) > I don't have time > for learning curves or installing/setting up my software on a new one. Got it. But if you get your husband to go the PC route, I think you'll have to take care of his learning curve anyway. > I'm just wanting to (hopefully) do a quick install of SL on his machine As I already stated, installing SL wouldn't be quick and wouldn't likely solve your issue, sorry. -- You received this message because you are a member of the iMac Group, a group for those using Apple iMacs and eMacs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/imac/list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to imaclist@googlegroups.com To leave this group, send email to imaclist+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/imaclist --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "iMac Group" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to imaclist+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
