It could be fully baked and bug-free, but if previous debuts of major versions of Mac OS X are any indication, we’ll see the first update, containing a number of bug fixes, within a few weeks. Here’s a look at the details of installing Apple’s first-ever download-only OS.įair warning: If you install Lion now, keep in mind that you’re installing the very first release. But it also raises a number of questions and presents significant upgrade obstacles for some users. In many ways, this new method of distribution is easier and more convenient. In fact, it’s available only as a download from Apple’s Mac App Store. Mac OS X 10.7-better known as Lion-is available for direct download.
For over a decade, installing the latest major version of Mac OS X meant buying a disc and slipping it into your Mac’s optical drive.
