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Oldmopars

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Aug 5, 2025
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So, for a while now I have been using Linux Mint. I know with some tweaking you can kind of make Mint have a Mac OS look. However, Elementary OS looks like Mac OS from the get go.
With the issues running current Mac OS on older hardware I wanted to give it a try. I know about OCLP and I am using it on my 2009 Mac Pro 5,1.
But for a computer that I just want to turn on and use, no need for multi-boot options, I think this is a great option.
So far I have it on my Mac Pro as an option, my wife's 2011 21.5in iMac, and I am about it install it on my 2011 27in iMac.
I would love to hear from others what you have done to tweak it to look better, work better, etc. What is your experience been with it? I am just getting started with it, so I would love some input.
 
I am thinking about trying out Elementary OS too, especially for older Macs. Curious how it is been running on your wife’s 2011 iMac? Any hiccups or did everything just work out of the box?


Also did you have to do anything special for WiFi or graphics support? I’ve read mixed things depending on the hardware so just wondering what your experience has been like so far.
 
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