Apple‘s latest version of the Mac OS X operating system is 10.7, known as Lion. This post explores the minimum hardware and software requirements for the latest version of Mac OS X Lion. Does your existing Mac have what it takes to run Mac OS X Lion? Well here are the system requirements according to the Apple press release.
Mac OS X Lion General System Requirements
Mac computer with an Intel Core 2 Duo, Core i3, Core i5, Core i7, or Xeon processor
2GB of memory
OS X v10.6.6 or later (v10.6.8 recommended)
7GB of available space
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Compare that to Snow Leopard requirements:
•Mac computer with an Intel processor
•1GB of memory
•5GB of available disk space
That’s it. The hardware requirements are surprisingly basic, but that’s good news, The biggest difference is the 2GB in RAM. So if you’ve bought a Mac computer within the last 2-3 years then Lion should be an easy upgrade. Of course, if it’s getting that old there’s no shame in jumping up to the Thunderbolt equipped MacBook Pro or iMac.
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Hi,
I’m just curious, when Moutain Lion comes out, what’s the best way of burning the pkg file to a DVD. Also, what’s the best way of erasing my whole hard drive?
Thanks,
Courtney
I feel so much hpaiper now I understand all this. Thanks!
it is only 3GB download
Hi:
Sorry if this has been repeated, but, I’m wondering about the upgrade.
I understand Lion will be available from the app store. If I do this, will there be any way to make an install disk, or, do I need to order from Apple to get an install disk?
Any information would be helpful.
Thanks!
how do I make a install disk for my macbook? I always like to install a new os insted of a upgrade!
old habits and bad experiences from windows dye hard!
We could’ve done with that isnight early on.
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I’m still curious if there is a way to do a clean install with Lion. Its kind of a deal breaker for me if I have to clean install Snow Leopard and then upgrade to Lion.
Don’t bet on that…
Hey can I copy and paste this post on my web site? What references must I give? You might give this info for other people too.