Old Mac won’t install latest iso

AnSpencer wrote:

Mac won’t install new iso software

iOS is the 'operating system' on mobile iDevices like iPhone etc.

macOS is the OS that runs on the Computer

To run the latest macOS you have to qualify—

macOS Big Sur w/tech specs

https://support.apple.com/en-ca/HT201475

Tech specs—Big Sur

• MacBook (2015 or later)

• MacBook Air (2013 or later)

• MacBook Pro (Late 2013 or later)

• Mac mini (2014 or later)

• iMac (2014 or later)

• iMac Pro (2017 or later)

• Mac Pro (2013 or later)

https://support.apple.com/kb/sp833?locale=en_US&viewlocale=en_US

If you do not qualify then no you can not run the "new iso software " (sic)

see—

older macOS installer backups on this server:

https://support.apple.com/en-gb/HT211683

verify you are using the Safari browser to download/initiate the macOS links.

We have no idea what you mean.

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