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If the computer here is 20 years old, then we are talking about PowerPC based Mac. So two transitions over this devices lifetime: PowerPC -> Intel -> ARM.
by IndrekR 2y ago
If the computer here is 20 years old, then we are talking about PowerPC based Mac. So two transitions over this devices lifetime: PowerPC -> Intel -> ARM.
- shepherdjerred 2y agoYeah, it was really strange when Apple migrated to the niche x86 architecture. Definitely a money grab.
- obmelvin 2y agoApple had good reasons for both transitions. In the scheme of 'forced upgrades' these are about as good as you're going to get. Also, if the OPs dad is using the computer for so little that it would last another 30 years, they certainly have no need to upgrade computers. No reason one can't keep using an intel iMac to browse the web