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Posted 16 October 2014

OS X Yosemite FREE from today in the Mac App Store

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Apple has just announced that its latest operating system, OS X Yosemite will be available to download from the Mac App Store today for free.

Here are the system requirements:
iMac (Mid 2007 or later)
MacBook (13-inch Aluminum, Late 2008), (13-inch, Early 2009 or later)
MacBook Air (Late 2008 or later)
MacBook Pro (13-inch, Mid-2009 or later), (15-inch, Mid/Late 2007 or later), (17-inch, Late 2007 or later)
Mac mini (Early 2009 or later)
Mac Pro (Early 2008 or later)
Xserve (Early 2009)



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  1. deleted434948's avatar
    ronzza

    Apple os has always been free, so how is this a deal?


    No, it hasn't.
  2. Veyron's avatar
    Likely2

    Beta:The free download is available on a first-come first-served basis … Beta:The free download is available on a first-come first-served basis from its website with 1m downloads available.https://appleseed.apple.com/sp/betaprogram/



    It's not the beta, it's the final release.

  3. deleted434948's avatar
    I love the fact that people vote this cold because it has something to do with Apple.

    I'm an Apple user, but you won't find me searching out Microsoft or Android deals and voting cold to gain some measly sense of satisfaction.

    Get a life!
  4. deleted434948's avatar
    faster4233

    I would almost have a mac if they could play games, but i cant justify … I would almost have a mac if they could play games, but i cant justify £1000 to check facebook and pretend to be a DJ.


    It's brilliant for Instagram too. Take the plunge, don't be afraid.
  5. deleted33660's avatar
    Veyron

    It's not the beta, it's the final release.



    Yes I know....if you are a long term Apple user you'd get it....
    (edited)
  6. kk101's avatar
    downloading, didnt even know about its release if im honest until it appeared on here, thanks
  7. loiterer's avatar
    The integration with iOS 8.1 is fantastic. I've been on Yosemite and iOS a while and no other platform comes close. This is the real power of Apple. Yer pays yer money...or not in this case, yer takes yer pick.

    This is what consumer oriented computing is all about, not tech specs.
  8. knack's avatar
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    ronzza

    Apple os has always been free, so how is this a deal?



    Mavericks, released this time last year, was the first time the update was free.
  9. jaylad88's avatar
    faster4233

    I would almost have a mac if they could play games, but i cant justify … I would almost have a mac if they could play games, but i cant justify £1000 to check facebook and pretend to be a DJ.



    Around £700 if you purchase via their EDU store
  10. jaylad88's avatar
    Forgot to say thanks OP!
    Was actually debating whether or not to download the beta version yesterday! I'll just download the final version now :)...though I don't see any changes except for the flatter icons! I don't have an iPhone so the phone integration apps are pointless for me!
  11. deleted434948's avatar
    YouMuppet

    Is this permanently free or will they start charging after a while?


    One off download, then you can keep it forever!


    Taz1529

    Oh Apple users, I hope you enjoy this "free" download.


    We will. Cheers!
  12. WhaleTrain's avatar
    nublets2k

    Under what law exactly?



    The fact you would be breaking a EULA states it mustn't be installed on anything other than Apple hardware.

    ronzza

    Apple os has always been free, so how is this a deal?



    It was only free from a certain point. The past have been a small fee.

    faster4233

    I would almost have a mac if they could play games, but i cant justify … I would almost have a mac if they could play games, but i cant justify £1000 to check facebook and pretend to be a DJ.



    They can play games.
  13. deleted434948's avatar
    quixoticduck

    Mavericks really seemed to mess up my Mac, the fans weren't so noisy … Mavericks really seemed to mess up my Mac, the fans weren't so noisy before... I even reset the SMC but didn't help. It's an oldish unibody macbook though. I mainly use my PC now.


    Probably not a coincidence, more demanding software putting strain on a older machine, like any organisation who might want to "encourage" their customers to upgrade.

    I found it fine, whereas my MacBook is late 2013. Not got this one yet though, will wait till i'm home and connected to the weefee.
  14. zshamas's avatar
    Great. Thanks for the heads up. Heat Added.
  15. knack's avatar
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    YouMuppet

    I don't think it works between any Mac and iOS regardless of the year.



    iOS to OS X airdrop is capability that has been added to yosemite and iOS 8.
  16. mickrick's avatar
    Thanks for the heads up OP. I've just done my first "hackintosh" install using this and so far all has gone well, other than no sound on my GA-Z77M-D3H skt1155 mobo. I'm just using the onboard intel HD3000 hdmi graphics and audio. The display is great, full 1080p on my 40" Samsung tv with no mucking about with kexts or whatever.
  17. wakkaday's avatar
    not working
  18. deleted33660's avatar
    Beta:

    The free download is available on a first-come first-served basis from its website with 1m downloads available.

    https://appleseed.apple.com/sp/betaprogram/

    To install the free software users will have to sign up using Apple’s site, as well as have a Mac computer with OS X Mavericks 10.9 installed with at least 2GB of memory and 8GB of free disk space. (Although I'm sure the Mavericks requirement will be overcome with a little work).


    (edited)
  19. knack's avatar
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    wakkaday

    not working



    Yes, it's not yet available. The get deal link did go to the info page on apple.com but it's redirecting to the store instead for some reason.
  20. djkeithhurley's avatar
    Say's it is still not yet available in UK. 7:45pm 16-Oct-2014
  21. sparc's avatar
    I've been using the beta the last few months. I forget I'm even using it.
  22. prowla's avatar
    i tried the Beta in a VM, and some of the functionality didn't work for me.

    I'll update my Mac itself at some point when it alerts me.
  23. nublets2k's avatar
    Likely2

    Yes I know....if you are a long term Apple user you'd get it....



    Is the appleseed build 14A388a?
  24. Imti's avatar
    still not available
  25. Kravex's avatar
    knack

    Yes, it's not yet available. The get deal link did go to the info page on … Yes, it's not yet available. The get deal link did go to the info page on apple.com but it's redirecting to the store instead for some reason.



    The store is where you'll download it from when it's available.
  26. knack's avatar
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    AlanClarke

    The store is where you'll download it from when it's available.



    I meant that it is redirecting to the apple online store (via a HUKD referral link presumably).
  27. knack's avatar
    Author
    It's now showing in the app store though trying to download results in error messages.

    Here's the link: itunes.apple.com/gb/…082
  28. Kravex's avatar
    knack

    It's now showing in the app store though trying to download results in … It's now showing in the app store though trying to download results in error messages. Here's the link: https://itunes.apple.com/gb/app/os-x-yosemite/id915041082



    Downloading now.
  29. knack's avatar
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    AlanClarke

    Downloading now.



    Yup downloading for me too.
  30. Imti's avatar
    Downloading

    available now
  31. chineseguyuk's avatar
    download speed is really slow.
  33. nublets2k's avatar
    loiterer

    The integration with iOS 8.1 is fantastic. I've been on Yosemite and iOS … The integration with iOS 8.1 is fantastic. I've been on Yosemite and iOS a while and no other platform comes close. This is the real power of Apple. Yer pays yer money...or not in this case, yer takes yer pick.This is what consumer oriented computing is all about, not tech specs.



    You running it on a wintel too?
  34. tanked's avatar
    Think I'll wait until at least the first 3 fix updates have been released

    I'll wait all weekend if I have to.
  35. loiterer's avatar
    nublets2k

    You running it on a wintel too?



    No. That's illegal.
  36. deleted180898's avatar
    prowla

    i tried the Beta in a VM, and some of the functionality didn't work for … i tried the Beta in a VM, and some of the functionality didn't work for me.I'll update my Mac itself at some point when it alerts me.



    Your Mac won't alert you for this ad it's not an update but rather a new 'product' as Apple see it.
  37. nublets2k's avatar
    loiterer

    No. That's illegal.



    Under what law exactly?
  38. knack's avatar
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    loiterer

    The integration with iOS 8.1 is fantastic. I've been on Yosemite and iOS … The integration with iOS 8.1 is fantastic. I've been on Yosemite and iOS a while and no other platform comes close. This is the real power of Apple. Yer pays yer money...or not in this case, yer takes yer pick.This is what consumer oriented computing is all about, not tech specs.



    Yes; I think the've finally got there with the integration between OS X and iOS.
  39. dabsdom's avatar
    Apple os has always been free, so how is this a deal?
  40. nublets2k's avatar
    ronzza

    Apple os has always been free, so how is this a deal?



    It's not a deal, it's a freebie.
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