Q:

can not find OS X 10.7 developer build?

I have subscribed to mac developer program I need to download 10.7 main release however all I find in the developer resources is the delta updates but not the main release.
Looking in the downloads section of the developer console. any help please ?
Thanks,
Ahmed

A:

Since 10.7 Lion, OS X is only distributed from the Mac App Store (except for the discontinued Lion USB thumb drive), so you need a redeem code to be able to get it. As part of the developer subscription, they provide redeem codes for 10.9 Mavericks (which is free anyway), and 10.8 Mountain Lion, but apparently don't offer them for older versions.
However, you can buy older versions for $20. (The links below are for the US; if you're not in the US, just search for Snow Leopard, Lion, or Mountain Lion within your country's Apple Store Online).
OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion redeem code purchase page
Mac OS X 10.7 Lion redeem code purchase page
Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard DVD purchase page
You might want to also contact their developer support to specifically ask if you can get Lion as part of your developer subscription without having to separately purchase it, and make your case if they say no. Apple does sometimes make things available on an if-you-ask (or complain) basis.

