new version/update

[natblend]

I've never had trouble with updates until now.
I'm on an older macbook pro, running Lite 52r51
I've downloaded the update, (now is 52r56?)
It downloads and unzips fine, but it won't boot up. It looks like it tries for 1 second.
I'm always able to drag the older version out of the trash, it runs fine.
Any ideas?
I looked for 52r53, thinking I was to far behind in updates. I couldn't find any.

[dave]

mac or windows?
if mac:
intel or powerpc?
what OS version do you have?

'''update''': i realize i had the answers to the first three questions.

[natblend]

Thanks, Dave
Macbook Pro
2.33 Ghz Intel Core 2 Duo
OsX 10.4.11

I've done many, many updates with no problem.
I'm stuck on this one

[dave]

ah, 10.4

yeah, that's broken i think.
try a downgrade:
https://karaoke.kjams.com/wiki/Downgrade

fyi: i'da had that fixed but my ONLY machine capable of running 10.4 died. i ordered a new HD but it won't arrive for another month. i'll try to fix it then.

you really should update to a newer OS anyway?

[natblend]

I was told by a the local Mac "whiz", that my older (2007) MacBook Pro wouldn't take a newer OS, 10.4.11 was the end of the line, and I had to buy a new one. Can't do that.
If you have time, could you post my best OS options? thanks.
I'll hold of updating Kjams for awhile.

Model Name: MacBook Pro 15"
Model Identifier: MacBookPro2,2
Processor Name: Intel Core 2 Duo
Processor Speed: 2.33 GHz
Number Of Processors: 1
Total Number Of Cores: 2

[dave]

I was told by a the local Mac "whiz", that my older (2007) MacBook Pro wouldn't take a newer OS, 10.4.11 was the end of the line

wow, what a load of crock that is! he's either an idiot or just ignorant, but either way he should not be advising you.

You can run 10.7 Lion on that computer. Go ahead and upgrade.

meanwhile, i HAVE fixed the build so it's working again, i'll put up a rogue today.

[DeusExMachina]

The machines stuck at earlier OSes are the Core Duos. The Core 2 Duos are fine. Dave is right, the guy's an idiot (or at least so ignorant that he should not be giving Mac advice).

[dave]

well, according to wiki, all Pro macs ever made (desk and lap) can run at least 10.6.

[DeusExMachina]

Yes, yes, sorry, Snow Leopard is the 32-bit cut off. I get the numbers mixed up, they have been coming out so fast lately.

[dave]