how to upgrade from darwin os to a later version os

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how to upgrade from darwin os to a later version os

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I have bought a second hand Mac Pro 2012.........The mac still has darwin OS on and i have tried everything to upgrade the software but nothing is helping what so ever. This includes looking for the the setting that i can download from "anywhere" setting which is not available, I have also downloaded a later version OS from my windows pc but when i want to install it says " javascrpt error ". i Have also tried to reset the mac to its factory setting, but no luck there either. i need help please on what to do and how to do it please.

Mac Pro, Mac OS X (10.5.8), Kernel is Darwin 9.8.0

Posted on Sep 16, 2017 12:00 PM

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Answer 1

etresoft

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Sep 17, 2017 5:48 AM in response to ClbjP

Hello ClbjP,

Restart the machine and hold down the R key. This will get you to Internet Recovery. From there, you can erase the hard disk and reinstall macOS.

About macOS Recovery - Apple Support

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Answer 2

Sep 17, 2017 8:51 AM in response to ClbjP

Darwin 9.8.0 is the version that supports MacOS 10.5.8. That is very old, and does not support Recovery mode.

To re-Install, you would need to use your release DVD discs.

Do you know what model Mac you have, or the processor speed, or anything about it? sometimes there is a sticker on desktop units, or the approximate year and screen size can help. You may be able to make a move to a later version that is more useful.

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Answer 3

Sep 16, 2017 12:25 PM in response to ClbjP

Darwin is the Unix-like kernel on which MacOS is built.

If you are using only Darwin directly, you are missing the MacOS experience completely.

What version of what are you running?

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Answer 4

Sep 18, 2017 4:59 AM in response to Grant Bennet-Alder

According to the EveryMac.com website the Mac Pro 2012 originally shipped with OS X 10.7.4, even the Mac Pro 2010 which is effectively identical to the 2012 came with 10.6.4 so I suspect the claimed model number is incorrect.

Note for the original poster - the Mac Pro 2012 and 2010 are both officially described as being MacPro5,1 - remember they are effectively identical.

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ClbjP Author

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Sep 17, 2017 5:26 AM in response to ClbjP

The version of Darwin is 9.8.0

Now how do i get the MacOS experience or how do i get rid of Darwin?

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