HOW TO: Upgrade Mac OS X to Leopard
The time has come. You’ve been salivating for months over all the exciting goodies Apple has promised to deliver with Leopard, and now that you’ve got your install DVD, you’re ready to make the upgrade to Mac OS X 10.5. Presumably you’ve already prepared your Mac for Leopard, so all that’s left is the upgrade. Here’s how it works.
1. Insert the Leopard Install DVD: You can either insert the DVD and start your computer, in which case the install process will start as your Mac boots up, or you can insert the disc while your Mac is running and then run Install Mac OS X.app.Restart Your Computer: After running Install Mac OS X.app, you’ll see the big black X telling you to restart your computer to begin the install process. If you’ve got all your ducks in a row—and that means you’ve got at least 9GB of free space (12 if you plan to install the Developer Tools)—click the Restart button and let the fun begin. Step By Step: Upgrade Mac OS X to Leopard