If your computer does not meet the requirements to install Mountain Lion, it may still meet the requirements to install Lion. Some features require Apple’s iCloud services fees and Some features require a compatible Internet service provider Ħ. Access to the App Store enables you to download Mountain Lion if your computer meets the requirements.ĥ. You will be sent physical media by mail after placing your order.Īfter you install Snow Leopard you will have to download and install the Mac OS X 10.6.8 Update Combo v1.1 to update Snow Leopard to 10.6.8 and give you access to the App Store. You must purchase Snow Leopard through the Apple Store: Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard - Apple Store (U.S.). To access the App Store you must have Snow Leopard 10.6.6 or later installed.
Mountain Lion can be downloaded from the Mac App Store for $19.99.
You can upgrade to Mountain Lion from Lion or directly from Snow Leopard. Upgrade Paths to Snow Leopard, Lion, and/or Mountain Lion If it's a Core 2 Duo with at least 2 GBs of RAM installed, then you can upgrade at least to Lion and possibly to Mountain Lion. If it's a Core Duo model with 1 GB or RAM or more, then you can upgrade to Snow Leopard only.
