Mac OS X Snow Leopard (v. 10.6)
Mac OS X Leopard is the latest release of the Mac operating system.
Description
OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard is the latest release of the Mac OS X operating system.
Available to
All CCHMC employees
Cost
$104 per new user license
$25 to upgrade from OS X 10.5 Leopard
Purchase and install instructions
To request Mac OS X Snow Leopard, send an email to software@cchmc.org and include the following for each license you wish to purchase:
- Employee name
- Department
- Budget number
- Business director's name
- Software requested and edition (Mac OS X Snow Leopard)
- Asset tag for the machine on which the software will be installed (for example, P03-9999)
Biomedical Informatics will review your request and coordinate with Information Services to have Leopard installed on your Mac.
Compatibility
Please ensure that the software you run currently on your Mac is compatible with OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard. Listed below are some commonly used applications and any reported compatibility issues. Continue to check this page for updates. Also see compatibility lists being compiled at http://support.apple.com/kb/ht3258 and http://snowleopard.wikidot.com.
| Application | Compatibility Status | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Adobe Photoshop Elements 6 | Yes | After restoring from Time Machine you may get a license error. |
| Adobe Acrobat 9 | Yes | Must apply 9.1.3 update to install PDF printer. |
| Adobe CS2 Suite | Not working | PPC Only Binary; possibly supported under rosetta. |
| Parallels 3 | No | Does not work in 3.0. Upgrade to version 4 or higher. |
| GeneSpring 7.3.1 | No | Unable to install. Incorrect Java. |
| Kronos | Workaround available | 64-bit Safari crashes. Workaround: use 32-bit Safari or Firefox. |
| FinchTV 1.4 | Workaround available | Crashes when trying to open a file. Workaround: only drag files into FinchTV; do not use the open feature. |
| FileMaker 10 | Yes | Must apply 10.3 v3 update. |
| Cincinnati Children's ScreenSaver | No | Unable to run. Requires 32-bit. |
| Prism 4 | No | Version 5 works. |
| McAfee VirusScan 8.6.1 | No | McAfee Security v1.0 will be provided by IS when it is available (before Aug 31). |
Help
If you have additional questions or need support, email the BMI Help Desk.
