Apple's Up-To-Date Program
The latest operating system for Mac, OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion, was released last Wednesday as a download-only update. If you haven’t upgraded yet, get it here for $19.99.
Can You Get It Free?
If you have purchased a new Mac between June 11, 2012 (when Mountain Lion was announced), and July 25, 2012 (when Mountain Lion was released), you may qualify for a free upgrade via Apple’s Up-To-Date Program.
If you have purchased a new Mac since its release (and it doesn’t have Mountain Lion installed), Apple is supporting these systems with the Up-To-Date Program as well. Most Macs have already been shipped prior to the announcement so they wouldn’t include the newest OS (though if you’ve custom-ordered a new Mac—built for you by Apple as a CTO—they will include 10.8).
If you qualify, just make sure you participate quickly, as they haven’t announced an end date.
Click here to visit Apple’s website to read more and to access the forms.