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by msangi
Tue Sep 17, 2024 9:36 am
Forum: Old Computer Challenge
Topic: SOFTWARE RECOMMENDATIONS
Replies: 19
Views: 38132

Re: SOFTWARE RECOMMENDATIONS

I just came across this collection of software that runs on older versions of Mac OS X https://jonathanalland.com/old-osx-projects.html
It also has some fixes for widgets that rely on APIs no longer available as well as patches for some other apps.
by msangi
Sat Jul 20, 2024 7:44 am
Forum: Old Computer Challenge
Topic: Outcomes?
Replies: 11
Views: 23346

Re: Outcomes?

Very successful challenge for me. My 2009 MacBook Pro running Linux has been up to the task for everything I tried to do with it. It worked so well that I’m planning to keeping it out of retirement and use it as my “home computer”. I feel like I found the sweet spot of using hardware that’s old but ...
by msangi
Mon Jun 17, 2024 1:23 pm
Forum: Old Computer Challenge
Topic: 2024 plans
Replies: 56
Views: 118496

Re: 2024 plans

I have an old MacBook Pro (2009) I use every now and then. It has 8GB of RAM so it could be mistaken for a very new MacBook but I still feel that after 15 years it does quality as an old computer :) The alternative I have is a Raspberry Pi Model B, which is more in line with the specs of the challen...