OSX updates

[Tilli]

We have an eMac - OSX Version 10.3.9, 700MHz Power PCG4, 384MB. We need to update this as much as possible to accommodate a newer version of Office - now getting too many emails with attachments that are using more up to date software. What do I need to do?

 

[Doctor X]

Purchase 10.4 or, if the specs allow it--I am not sure a 700 MHz PowerPC will--10.5.

--J.D.

 

[ElDiabloConCaca]

Like Doctor X said, your next "upgrade" step is a paid upgrade. 10.3.9 is as far as you can go for free -- 10.4 costs money. It's free up to 10.4.11 -- then, 10.5 is another paid upgrade.

You can skip upgrades -- one can go from 10.3 directly to 10.5, skipping 10.4 totally.

10.5 requires an 867MHz processor, which you lack.

 

[Giaguara]

You'll want to get more RAM to that Mac as well. You can go with 2 x 512 MB pieces (specs in link).
10.4.11 is the newest OS that Mac will like - but newer and good enough when you'll have more RAM.

 

[Tilli]

Thanks for all the replies - I think my husband will want to use this as an excuse to get a new mac!!

 

[ElDiabloConCaca]

I think your husband is making the right decision.

Would you like to super-size your order with a recommendation?

 

[Tilli]

Would welcome a suggestion - if it fits the budget! Thanks.