> The fact that simply patching the O.S. can be enough to make it work on older hardware is a testament on how Apple could make it work on it too, if they wante

> The fact that simply patching the O.S. can be enough to make it work on older hardware is a testament on how Apple could make it work on it too, if they wanted, and without much effort. Don't fall for it. It's the same OS whether it has a cute new name or not. The only reasons to upgrade are a desire to use specific new features, to fix bugs that specifically affect you, patching pressing security issues that specifically affect you, and/or lack of restraint. For 99.9% of users, it is the last reason and only that reason. The real reason behind Apple's fast and furious upgrade schedule is to attract developers, i.e. to break software so that users will be forced to purchase the same software again and again.