Get Started
To use the Mac App Store, make sure you have the following:
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Mac OS X
The Mac App Store comes bundled with Mac OS X v10.6.6. Download the latest Mac OS X software.
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System Requirements
Your computer must be able to support Mac OS X Snow Leopard. For additional system requirements, see Mac OS X Snow Leopard Technical Specifications.
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Apple ID
You need an Apple ID to use the Mac App Store. If you have an account (from the iTunes Store or MobileMe, for example) you can use that Apple ID and password to download apps from the Mac App Store. Find out how to create an Apple ID.