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How can I obtain older versions of Xcode?

Is there a way that I can freely download a version that only requires OS X 10.6.8? So far this is all I've found on the matter; but, when I click the 'download Xcode 3' link, it simply brings up the page for downloading version 4.

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Have tried looking for a torrent? – 5arx Sep 15 '11 at 11:17
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Wouldn't that be considered illegal? – James Litewski Sep 15 '11 at 11:31
I'dve thought its about as legal as your copy of OS X 10.6 - generally OS X distributions on DVD include a copy of XCode that will run on your OS version. Have you checked? Failing that a friend could lend you their installer. – 5arx Sep 15 '11 at 12:32
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@5arx: "I'dve thought its about as legal as your copy of OS X 10.6..." That makes no sense of any kind. When has Apple ever had torrents as an official method of distribution? – Philip Regan Sep 15 '11 at 14:17
I was under the impression that nowadays OS X installers come with a secondary disc which includes a copy of Xcode for that version of the OS. My point being that if one has legally installed OS X 10.6 he should also have a compatible XCode installer thus negating the need to find one from other sources. – 5arx Sep 15 '11 at 19:25
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You can download XCode 3.2.6 here after you've logged into the dev center.

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I'm not registered as an Apple developer though.. – James Litewski Sep 15 '11 at 10:42
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@JamesLitewski up to the App Store you always had to be registered - it is free – Mark Sep 15 '11 at 11:41
You cannot obtain it, if you are not registered as developer. – kiamlaluno Sep 15 '11 at 11:47
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@James: free registration will do. – Peter Štibraný Sep 16 '11 at 7:41
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@JamesLitewski If you register for free, how do you download XCode 3? It's not there, no links to it in the dev portal. The only option I know of: click on the link provided in this answer. – Matthew Frederick Sep 28 '11 at 19:18
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To get a free older copy of Xcode that will run on Snow Leopard, create(register) as an Apple Developer at this web site https://developer.apple.com/programs/register/ . You can also turn your current Apple ID into a developer ID by signing in on the link above and following the instructions.

After you create your Developer ID go to https://developer.apple.com/downloads

On the upper left side of the page search for Xcode and just below the search box, uncheck all of the Catagories except Developer Tools (leave that checked).

You will get three pages of results, on the second page you will find Xcode in version 3 for Snow Leopard.

Cheers rws70

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xcode_3.2.6_and_ios_sdk_4.3.dmg is the name of the file I am downloading currently.

I registered for free as an apple developer at https://developer.apple.com/programs/register/ and then searched for 'xcode' in the downloads section.

I am on snow leopard, btw.

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Go to App Store, click Purcharsed, and check if you see 'Xcode for Snow Leopard' there. I have it there, but maybe it's because I've bought Xcode 4.0 when it was released and there was no Lion yet.

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