OK upgrade direct from Lion to Yosemite?

[Gator Bob]

Can I safely upgrade directly -- in one install -- from Lion to Yosemite on an early 2012 iMac?

 

[tibas92013]

Can I safely upgrade directly -- in one install -- from Lion to Yosemite on an early 2012 iMac?

My Mac Mini Late 2012(Basic Model), i5, 16GB Ram, 500GB HD; I have decided not to upgrade to Yosemite until I purchase and connect a external SSD

Why?; read many articles regarding this subject, both Pro and Con, and my thoughts have leaned towards the Cons with a MM with only a Hard Drive.

 

[prisstratton]

Yes you can, please read the following:

https://www.apple.com/ca/osx/how-to-upgrade/

Of course, please make sure you have a backup before proceeding.