What does HackerNews think of OpenCore-Legacy-Patcher?

I'm not taking a position on OCLP being trustworthy or not, but at least the project appears to be 100% open source [0], which is more than we can say about Apple.

[0] https://github.com/dortania/OpenCore-Legacy-Patcher

Have you explored https://github.com/dortania/OpenCore-Legacy-Patcher?

I have used it before and, in my experience and everyone else I know who has used it, the vast majority of time the newer versions run absolutely fine with no issues. Occasionally some newer features don't work, but I'd but confident that 2015/2017 iMacs would be able to run the latest version no problem.

> What are those PCs (including laptops) being replaced with?

It's the equipment version of a "staycation" - you keep your older kit and save your money. Windows11 requirements are quite low (1Ghz/4GB RAM/64GB Storage). macOS has ever increasing requirements but there are workarounds to keep some older but not decrepit machines operable [1]. And there's always Linux for the rest.

Also just like cars - I'm sure the used market is thriving.

[1] https://github.com/dortania/OpenCore-Legacy-Patcher

Maxed out Macbook Air 2013 here. Replacing the battery was surprisingly easy and cost about $30. I should replace the SSD at some point too.

It's still getting new MacOS releases/updates using OpenCore Legacy Patcher [1]. Once MacOS is ARM only will put Linux or OpenBSD on it and see how long it goes.

1. https://github.com/dortania/OpenCore-Legacy-Patcher

> Technology advances quite a bit in 10 years

It certainly hasn't for mundane tasks like browsing the web or playing simple games. I recently bought a 10 year old 21,5 inch iMac for my kids for around the price that a same sized, also full hd, brand new screen would cost. Only that screen doesn't come with built-in i5 CPU, SSD, Gigabit and AC networking. It replaces a 2011 Macbook Pro only because I want something stationary for them and not something they get tempted to lug around and drop on the floor. Apple doesn't allow the latest OS's to be installed (though there are ways around that[0]) but I haven't felt the need for it.

So unless you need raw performance or extreme power savings because you run your device 24/7 there should be no need to get the latest and "greatest".

[0] https://github.com/dortania/OpenCore-Legacy-Patcher/

In case you're not aware: OpenCore Legacy Patcher

https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=32614135

https://github.com/dortania/OpenCore-Legacy-Patcher/#readme

> running and unlocking features in macOS on supported and unsupported Macs