Where to get MacOS 10.1? (1 Viewer)

[Christian Behrens]

Anyone know of a nice deal?

Thanks,

-Christian

 

[DonRoeber]

Do you already have OSX 10.0? If so, 10.1 is a free upgrade. If not, I haven't seen OS X for less than it's origional price of $90. But then again, I haven't been looking. Check www.dealmac.com

 

[MikeM]

Christian, if you already have 10.0 installed, go under "System Preferences > Software Update" to get the latest system files.

Depending on what computer you have, and what version of the MacOS you're currently running, you may be entitled to a "free" upgrade via their Now Up To Date program. The reason "free" is in quotes, is because they charge $19.95 for shipping/handling.

 

[Christian Behrens]

Don, Mike,

No, I don't have 10.0, running 9.2.2 right now, and was trying to find 10.1 as inexpensively as possible... also, doesn't 10.1 come with more/newer apps than 10.0?

If there is a cheap way to go to 10.0 (and update to 10.1 somehow after), then I'd like to know about that, too.

Thanks for any information,

-Christian

 

[Masood Ali]

Yes, Apple messed up by including a way to install OS 10 from the 10.1 upgrade CD (an unauthorized hack, obviously). Those CDs are a hot item on eBay nowadays; I'd check there. I remember CompUSA was giving them away for a penny a couple months back, but they're all gone now.

 

[Pamela]

I haven't seen it for less than $100, unless you buy it bundled with other software.

 

[KeithAP]

Christian,
Mac OS X comes with OS 9.2 so you could sell your current OS 9 copy to recoup a little money that way.
If you are a student, or maybe if you know a student , its available for $69 via their education pricing deal.
-Keith

 

[Christian Behrens]

Masood,
What I meant was a cheap place to get 10.0 (maybe a clearance) and then get the 10.1 upgrade CD somehow. I did not know that you can get a full install of the upgrade CD, and it's also not what I want (I'd feel comfortable doing some hacking, I am just not inclined on doing so ).
If someone has a resource where to get the full version of 10.1 for under $100 outside of California, then that would be a good starting point (outside of CA because paying taxes and shipping basically negates any savings).
Thanks guys and Pamela ,
-Christian

 

[Michael*K]

Well, the only place I've seen it under $100 (unless bought in a package deal) is at Outpost.com but it's in CA. Maybe you should check eBay, though I'm not fond of looking for software there because piracy is common.

 

[MikeM]

Christian, if you're running 9.2, then you may qualify for a "free" upgrade from Apple as I described above. (Which is $19.95 for s/h.)

You may need the Software Coupon for Mac OS 9.0 which is a "Proof-of-Purchase" coupon. I have an extra one if you need it. Just call up Apple and say that you have this coupon and that you wanted a free upgrade to Mac OSX via their "Up-To-Date" program, and that you know the shipping/handling on this is $19.95.

If they ask you to actually produce the coupon and mail it in, i'll send you the extra one I have. Let me know.

 

[David Lawson]

You might also keep an eye on dealMac, as they do a fair job of keeping abreast on Mac-related sales and specials.