Hi David, Slight correction,
Yosemite was released 2 years ago, 2014, El capitan was released last year. But still good choice I say get it and learn I still prefer features of yocsemite -----Original Message----- From: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com [mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of David Chittenden Sent: Tuesday, 6 December 2016 6:22 PM To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: Possibly getting an older Mac Since it is running Yosemite, I would get it. Yosemite was released last year, so VoiceOver should work fine. Kind regards, David Chittenden, MSc, MRCAA Email: dchitten...@gmail.com Mobile: +61 488 988 936 Sent from my iPhone > On 6/12/2016, at 16:56, Scott Granados <sc...@qualityip.net> wrote: > > A lot of this depends on what kind of a Mac it is and how it’s configured. > What you should have your friend do is go to the apple menu, about this Mac, > and give you the information contained there as in what kind of Mac it is, > what kind of processor, how much memory and from there we can answer these > questions more intelligently. That’s how I would start. If you can post > that information I’d be happy to answer the rest of your questions from there. > > Thanks > Scott > >> On Dec 5, 2016, at 10:47 PM, Terri Stimmel <icecreamlove...@outlook.com> >> wrote: >> >> Hello everyone, >> >> I joined this list to get some information I am not sure where to get >> anywhere else. >> >> A great friend of mine has a Mac laptop. I'm not sure which one, as >> she didn't say. I am assuming there are different ones? >> >> She hardly uses it, and has cleaned her stuff off of it. She wants to >> give it to me as a gift, because she just really never used it. >> She says that it can't be upgraded, and that the battery is bad. >> But this part really doesn't concern me all that much. My windows 7 >> laptop has a useless battery. >> >> But here is where I am concerned. >> Even though she is giving it to me as a gift, should I consider >> accepting it? >> >> What happens if I can't upgrade it? >> It's running Yosemite. >> >> I have wanted a mac for years! But due to how much they unfortunately >> cost, my chances of actually ever having one, is rare. >> >> But if I get this Mac from my friend, what could I do with it? >> If it can't be upgraded, won't most Apps no longer work? >> Also, what sorts of things can I do with the mac? >> What kinds of programs can I put on to it? >> >> And last but not least, if I've never used one before, how do I even >> begin to learn how to do this? >> >> I have an Iphone 5S, and an Ipad mini4th Generation. >> But I would imagine that the mac works way differently from those. >> And I know without a doubt it's way different from my laptop running windows. >> >> If anyone could give me any thoughts, or suggestions, I would more >> than appreciate it. >> Also, any sites that might be helpful to know about, will also be >> appreciated. >> I go to get the mac, if I want it, this Saturday. >> >> Thank you, >> >> Terri >> >> -- >> The following information is important for all members of the Mac >> Visionaries list. >> >> If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if >> you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or >> moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. >> >> Your Mac Visionaries list moderator is Mark Taylor. 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