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You can upgrade to OS X El Capitan from OS X Snow Leopard or later on any of the following Mac models. Your Mac also needs at least 2GB of memory and 8.8GB of available storage space.
MacBook introduced in 2009 or later, plus MacBook (13-inch, Aluminum, Late 2008)
MacBook Air introduced in late 2008 or later
MacBook Pro introduced in mid 2007 or later
Mac mini introduced in early 2009 or later
iMac introduced in mid 2007 or later
Mac Pro introduced in early 2008 or later
Xserve models introduced in early 2009
MacBook Air introduced in late 2008 or later
MacBook Pro introduced in mid 2007 or later
Mac mini introduced in early 2009 or later
iMac introduced in mid 2007 or later
Mac Pro introduced in early 2008 or later
Xserve models introduced in early 2009
To find your Mac model, memory, storage space, and macOS version, choose About This Mac from the Apple menu . If your Mac isn't compatible with OS X El Capitan, the installer will let you know.
- Poemystic, Though this document is for Mac OS X 10.8, it applies to later versions, including El Capitan (I just checked on my MacBookPro). Ignore the Symantec and follow the Preferences - Security part.
- A few months ago I started using gimp on Mac (El Capitan) & wanted G'MIC also. I tried unsuccessfully to link/add it to whatever GIMP version I had then from KaRo. I tried every version of Partha's McGimp. They were all intolerably buggy. I read many forums, x11, plug-in path, blah blah.
- Nov 23, 2017 Since upgrading from El Capitan to High Sierra I've experienced many problems with Gimp that all seem related to extensions that use Script-fu. In almost every case script-fu will perform the operations specified then freeze. Only way to get back to using Gimp then is a force-quit of script-fu.
- From: gimp-user-list on behalf of Zbig Sent: Wednesday, August 31, 2016 12:16 AM To: [email protected] Cc: [email protected] Subject: Gimp-user How to scan scan under Mac OS X El Capitan 10.11.5. After the new installation of GIMP 2.8.18 no menu create - from Scanner can be found.
I've been trying to use Gimp, but I find it one of the most 'unintuitive' confusing apps I've seen. Everything is difficult & hard to figure out! I find myself transferring everything by thumb drive to my old MacBook so I can use Photoshop to do the very simplest of things! Any suggestions.
Make a backup
Before installing any upgrade, it’s a good idea to back up your Mac. Time Machine makes it simple, and other backup methods are also available. Learn how to back up your Mac.
Get connected
It takes time to download and install OS X, so make sure that you have a reliable Internet connection. If you're using a Mac notebook computer, plug it into AC power.
Download OS X El Capitan
For the strongest security and latest features, find out whether you can upgrade to macOS Catalina, the latest version of macOS.
If you still need OS X El Capitan, use this link: Download OS X El Capitan. A file named InstallMacOSX.dmg will download to your Mac.
Install the macOS installer
Double-click the downloaded file to open a window showing its contents. Then double-click the file within, named InstallMacOSX.pkg.
Follow the onscreen instructions, which will guide you through the steps necessary to install.
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Begin installation
After installation of the installer is complete, open the Applications folder on your Mac, then double-click the file named Install OS X El Capitan.
Click Continue and follow the onscreen instructions. You might find it easiest to begin installation in the evening so that it can complete overnight, if needed.
Allow installation to complete
Please allow installation to complete without putting your Mac to sleep or closing its lid. Your Mac might restart, show a progress bar, or show a blank screen several times as it installs both OS X and related updates to your Mac firmware.
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- OS X El Capitan won't install on top of a later version of macOS, but you can erase your disk first or install on another disk.
- You can use macOS Recovery to reinstall macOS.