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Can I upgrade my MacBook to OS X 10.4.11?

I want to install some genealogy software that my current OS won't allow. Do I need a new MacBook, or can I install a higher OS?
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It depends on the age of your MacBook. If it has an Intel processor (which I think they all do) you should be good to go to upgrade to Leopard: macs.about.com­/od­/leopard105­/ss­/installleopard2.ht...

Then, assuming you have an Intel Processor, you should be good to go for Snow Leopard: www.geek.com­/articles­/chips­/upgrading­-to­-snow­-leop... (not that you can go directly from Tiger 10.4 to Snow Leopard 10.6 if you want to be risky).

Finally, I wouldn't recommend upgrading to Lion 10.7 because it will probably slow your system down considerably. However, it is possible if the software demands it.

Good luck!
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You can update your original MacBook (from 2006) to 10.4.11 via software update, or install Snow Leopard (10.6.8) if you have 2GB or more of RAM.
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