On Wed, Apr 16, 2025 at 01:50:20PM +0200, Roland Clobus wrote: > Hello list, > > Today an article [1] mentioned that the last MacMini with Intel (2018) is > now considered 'vintage', and the other MacMini models are already > 'obsolete' [2]. > > I recently tried to boot a MacMini 4.1 (from 2010) with a live image based > on sid from a simulated CD-ROM device. > It boots in the 'Windows' mode, but not in the UEFI mode. > The 12.10 GNOME live image boots in both modes. >
At this point, it's 15 years old. It *might* be one of those MacMinis that require the particular Mac netinst - but it might be better just to let it die. > > Do you think it is worth the effort to reactivate support for this hardware? > No. The more so since the memory is likely to be limited and not upgradeable. > With kind regards, > Roland Clobus > All the very best Andy > [1] > https://9to5mac.com/2025/04/15/apple-says-all-mac-minis-with-intel-are-now-vintage-or-obsolete/ > [2] https://support.apple.com/en-us/102772
