I have a MacPro Mid 2010....do I have to buy a a whole new computer in order to have Catalina?

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I have a MacPro Mid 2010....do I have to buy a a whole new computer in order to have Catalina?

I have an iMac Mid 2010, & is not compatible to upgrade to Catalina. Do I have to purchase a new computer just to have Catalina?

iMac 21.5", macOS 10.13

Posted on Dec 8, 2019 7:37 PM

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den.thed

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Dec 8, 2019 8:07 PM in response to lupeb449ers

I totally understand your dismay. You would think the lesser 2012 Mac model's like the MacBook and Mac Mini would have been given the boot before the Mac Pro.

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Niel

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Dec 8, 2019 7:40 PM in response to lupeb449ers

You need a computer which meets the requirements for Catalina, but not a brand-new one.

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lupeb449ers Author

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Dec 8, 2019 7:45 PM in response to Niel

I tried to upgrade to Catalina, but error message came up that it could not be installed on my computer.

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den.thed

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Dec 8, 2019 7:46 PM in response to lupeb449ers

Yes that is correct. see > https://lowendmac.com/2019/mid-2010-2012-mac-pro-wont-run-catalina/

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Dec 8, 2019 7:57 PM in response to den.thed

OMG......Definitely NOT happy with the news in the link you provided!!! I've always hung on to using & promoting Macs, but they may have just lost me as a customer. Appreciate your help.....

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I have a MacPro Mid 2010....do I have to buy a a whole new computer in order to have Catalina?

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