You should be able to use your Apple gear as long as it helps you remain productive and meets your needs, upgrading only as necessary.
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As is my usual modus operandi with system updates and upgrades, the first step was to run a suite of permissions repair and system maintenance routines using the excellent OnyX utility. My main observations about the install is that Apples estimates for time left until completion are wildly inaccurate, and after the software was successfully installed, there are still the obligatory tandem reboots, but eventually the Desktop reappeared and all seemed well. 10.5.8 To 10.6 Plus Another RebootWhile I was at it, I also installed Security Update 2009-004, which only took a couple of minutes to execute, plus another reboot, and then for good measure the Safari 4.0.3 update, and yet one more reboot after that. It still works after a fashion, but it now refuses to hold a click for long drags, especially if there is a reversal or pause of drag direction. Clicking and dragging still works perfectly normally with the primary hand mouse, but my tandem input device combo mode is now seriously compromised, which is a major pain. Im also having a bit of anxiety about whether it will work properly again in Snow Leopard, but I guess it will take installing and trying OS X 10.6 to find out. Ive been obliged to revert to using the mouse button on the hand mouse for such actions. ![]() 10.5.8 To 10.6 Full Version Upgrade ToOf course, this OS X 10.5.8 update has proved once again that you dont need a full version upgrade to get stuck with those. How serious and intractable this is seems to be a matter of some controversy. Check out this Adobe forum and Sues Graphics Software Blog. 10.5.8 To 10.6 Mac Version OfHowever, given the Mac version of Elements evident poor relation status in Adobes priorities, Im not holding my breath. If Low End Mac helps you, help us keep Low End Mac running with your donation. For price quotes and advertising information, please contact BackBeat Media at (646-546-5194).
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