Difference between revisions of "MacOS"
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...well, here we go. First complaint is against Google and just about every website and person that writes about MACs. Why? Straight forward answers. Below are some examples; | ...well, here we go. First complaint is against Google and just about every website and person that writes about MACs (sort of excluding Apple). Why? Straight forward answers. Below are some examples; | ||
=== What Directory are macOS Operating System Upgrades Stored in when Downloaded from the "App Store"? === | ===What Directory are macOS Operating System Upgrades Stored in when Downloaded from the "App Store"?=== | ||
Finder Answer: Applications | Finder Answer: Applications | ||
Terminal Answer: /Applications | Terminal Answer: /Applications | ||
=== What does the .APP File Extension Indicate? === | ===What does the .APP File Extension Indicate?=== | ||
Normal Answer: An Application Bundle | Normal Answer: An Application Bundle | ||
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Linux Answer: .APP is sort of an equivalent to an .RPM, but more and less. | Linux Answer: .APP is sort of an equivalent to an .RPM, but more and less. | ||
=== How Can You Create an USB Drive with the Installer (.APP Files and stuff) on it? === | ===How Can You Create an USB Drive with the Installer (.APP Files and stuff) on it?=== | ||
See: https://support.apple.com/en-us/101578 (thanks Apple) | See: https://support.apple.com/en-us/101578 (thanks Apple) | ||
=== Other Useful Links === | ===Other Useful Links=== | ||
List of Apple OS's to Download or "AppStore Install": https://support.apple.com/en-us/102662 | List of Apple OS's to Download or "AppStore Install": https://support.apple.com/en-us/102662 | ||
Research the MacBook Model # and EMC #: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MacBook_Pro_(Intel-based) and https://everymac.com/ultimate-mac-lookup/ | |||
Figure out the 'maximum' macOS Version to use: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MacBook_Pro_(Intel-based) (scroll down towards the bottom for a chart) | |||
If you got it wrong and installed a macOS Version that isn't compatible with your hardware: Press Power, then Command+R or https://support.apple.com/en-us/101666 | |||
Revision as of 19:20, 26 February 2024
...well, here we go. First complaint is against Google and just about every website and person that writes about MACs (sort of excluding Apple). Why? Straight forward answers. Below are some examples;
What Directory are macOS Operating System Upgrades Stored in when Downloaded from the "App Store"?
Finder Answer: Applications
Terminal Answer: /Applications
What does the .APP File Extension Indicate?
Normal Answer: An Application Bundle
Real Answer: It's actually a Directory that contains other Directories and Files
Windows Answer: .APP is sort of equivalent to .CAB Files, but more accessible.
Linux Answer: .APP is sort of an equivalent to an .RPM, but more and less.
How Can You Create an USB Drive with the Installer (.APP Files and stuff) on it?
See: https://support.apple.com/en-us/101578 (thanks Apple)
Other Useful Links
List of Apple OS's to Download or "AppStore Install": https://support.apple.com/en-us/102662
Research the MacBook Model # and EMC #: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MacBook_Pro_(Intel-based) and https://everymac.com/ultimate-mac-lookup/
Figure out the 'maximum' macOS Version to use: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MacBook_Pro_(Intel-based) (scroll down towards the bottom for a chart)
If you got it wrong and installed a macOS Version that isn't compatible with your hardware: Press Power, then Command+R or https://support.apple.com/en-us/101666