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I have an older Mac Pro that I’ve recently been given possession of. It has os10.6.5 on it. How can I get this Mac up to date. It has everything I need to run Catalina but I can not figure out how to update software to be able to get to Catalina. I need help!!
First, use the built-in Software Update function to update to 10.6.8. then apply ALL remaining updates. This will give you a more modern Mac App Store.
what model is this exactly?
You generally do not need to apply every Intervening upgrade, but Silver Tower Mac Pro is not supported for Catalina. Some models will run El Capitan, and that is used a waypoint if you can go farther.
How to upgrade to OS X El Capitan - Apple Support
If this is a 2006 or 2007 model, your choices are far more limited.
First, use the built-in Software Update function to update to 10.6.8. then apply ALL remaining updates. This will give you a more modern Mac App Store.
what model is this exactly?
You generally do not need to apply every Intervening upgrade, but Silver Tower Mac Pro is not supported for Catalina. Some models will run El Capitan, and that is used a waypoint if you can go farther.
How to upgrade to OS X El Capitan - Apple Support
If this is a 2006 or 2007 model, your choices are far more limited.
Once you install El Capitan, you can get to High Sierra.
To get the next step to Mojave requires a Metal-compatible [replacement] graphics card.
Catalina is not available on that Mac without some hobbyist hack, which have risks.
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my computer is late 2012
Older Mac pro
