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====To identify the Mac's processor and OS X version====
====To identify the Mac's processor and OS X version====
Choose '''Apple menu''' > About This Mac. The version and processor type appear at the top of the list.
Choose '''Apple menu''' > About This Mac. A small window will appear titled ''About This Mac''. The processor type should be in the window.
====To download Sugar on a Stick====
====To download Sugar on a Stick====
'''To install Sugar onto a Stick'''
'''To install Sugar onto a Stick'''
* Download the [http://download.sugarlabs.org/soas/releases/image-writer-mac image-writer for Mac computers ]<br>Verify the file was downloaded properly ''by calculating its [http://download.sugarlabs.org/soas/releases/SHA1SUM SHA-1 checksum]''<br>For protection against tampering and transmission errors, '''always compare the checksum of each download'''.
* Download the [http://download.sugarlabs.org/soas/releases/image-writer-mac image-writer for Mac computers ]<br>If you get an error from PythonLauncher, retry the download with Alt-Click or Option-Click.<br>Verify the file was downloaded properly ''by calculating its [http://download.sugarlabs.org/soas/releases/SHA1SUM SHA-1 checksum]''<br>For protection against tampering and transmission errors, '''always compare the checksum of each download'''.
* Eject all USB drives. Insert the flash drive you wish to install Sugar on a Stick.<br>'''WARNING:''' your entire flash drive will be overwritten in the next step! All partitions will be erased.
* Eject all USB drives. Insert the flash drive you wish to install Sugar on a Stick.<br>'''WARNING:''' your entire flash drive will be overwritten in the next step! All partitions will be erased.