Hello, everyone!
I have an early-2008 white Macbook (4,1). I have 4gb ram, an SSD, Core 2 Duo processor and some low-end integrated graphics, but that doesn't matter. Core 2 Duo is a 64bit processor, I have 64 bit EFI, 64 bit kernel boot mode, but the kernel is 32bit. So the hardware should handle from at least OS X 10.9 until probably 10.11. But it doesn't, Apple doesn't provide support. I have x64 Ubuntu 16.10 running on another partition, without any problem. So first, what is the reason that Apple doesn't support this hardware, and second, how could I solve this trouble?
(ps. I'm not sure if this goes here or here instead, sorry if I made a mistake.)
Thanks
Hello, everyone!
I have an early-2008 white Macbook (4,1). I have 4gb ram, an SSD, Core 2 Duo processor and some low-end integrated graphics, but that doesn't matter. Core 2 Duo is a 64bit processor, I have 64 bit EFI, 64 bit kernel boot mode, but the kernel is 32bit. So the hardware should handle from at least OS X 10.9 until probably 10.11. But it doesn't, Apple doesn't provide support. I have x64 Ubuntu 16.10 running on another partition, without any problem. So first, what is the reason that Apple doesn't support this hardware, and second, how could I solve this trouble?
(ps. I'm not sure if this goes here or here instead, sorry if I made a mistake.)
Thanks
This model will run el capitan easy as I have a 2007 17" macbook running el capitan very well.
I am also about to hack a macbook pro 2,2 to run el capitan.
Thanks for everyone helped. I'll look at some 'os x on unsupported mac' forums for more information.The problem with that model is the X3100 graphics. There are no 64 bit Mac drivers for it. Some people were able to jury-rig OS X 10.8 on to it but graphic never performed properly and it's not something I would recommend.
Hi all,
I was just given a 2008 Macbook, 4, 1: 2.4 GHz core 2 Duo, 2gb RAM, running 10.6.8.
If I upgrade the RAM will I see a noticeable difference in performance? Computer is in good condition.
Thanks!
Yes you will. The biggest update you can make thou is an SSD in there.
Just as an FYI, I have one.
Awesome. Which SSD did you get? Is it as easy to install as it looks on the videos I have tried to learn from?
For older MacBooks the SSD choice isn't so important - they only support SATA1 or SATA2 speeds so all the speed increases over the past 4-5 years in SSDs is meaningless as the controller doesn't have the bandwidth to support it. From my late 2008 MB I upgraded first to 4 GB, then to an SSD (Samsung 830) and finally to 8 GB. Still showing it's age with some things but the desktop is still zippy.
I installed Yosemite, but still didn't find a kext, that work. Do you have any sources? The graphic is really poor. At least I have ubuntu. So please help if you can!This model will run el capitan easy as I have a 2007 17" macbook running el capitan very well.
I am also about to hack a macbook pro 2,2 to run el capitan.
I installed Yosemite, but still didn't find a kext, that work. Do you have any sources? The graphic is really poor. At least I have ubuntu. So please help if you can!
Thanks!