- Prosoft Engineering has released NetWare Client for Mac OS X - IP Edition 1.1, the latest version of their software to enable Mac OS X-equipped systems to connect to a Novell IP-based network.
- Mac OS X Server is based on a Unix operating-system kernel known as Mach. Mac OS X Server can handle many network-server tasks as efficiently as any other network operating system, including Windows 2000, NetWare, and Unix. Mac OS X Server is the server version of the Mac OS X operating system, which is the current operating system version for.
- A problem where Mac OS 10.4X workstations accessing a NetWare 6.5 SP5 server get a hung finder process (finder sits at 30% + CPU in Activity Monitor). Once the finder is hung, it doesn't refresh any folders when files are changed on the network volume. Testing with 10.4.5 & 10.4.6 of Mac OS have same problem. Exists with NW65 SP3, 4 and 5.
- When NetWare 5 is installed, no Macintosh files are installed, except for Mac name space (MAC.NAM) and the APPLETLK.NLM. The Macintosh Client v5.11 will function in a NetWare 5 IPX environment. NetWare Client for Mac OS X IP Edition: Prosoft now offers the Netware Client for Mac OS X -IP Edition that is compatible with Netware versions 5.x.
Check compatibility
Novell's NetWare and eDirectory are still major presences in many organizations today, particularly in some education markets. But fully integrating Mac OS X with both NetWare and eDirectory poses.
You can upgrade to OS Yosemite on any of the following Mac models. Your Mac also needs at least 2GB of memory and 8GB of available storage space.
MacBook introduced in 2009 or later, plus MacBook (13-inch, Aluminum, Late 2008)
MacBook Air introduced in late 2008 or later
MacBook Pro introduced in mid 2007 or later
Mac mini introduced in early 2009 or later
iMac introduced in mid 2007 or later
Mac Pro introduced in early 2008 or later
Xserve models introduced in early 2009
To find your Mac model, memory, storage space, and macOS version, choose About This Mac from the Apple menu . If your Mac isn't compatible with OS X Yosemite, the installer will let you know.
Make a backup
Before installing any upgrade, it’s a good idea to back up your Mac. Time Machine makes it simple, and other backup methods are also available. Learn how to back up your Mac.
Get connected
It takes time to download and install OS X, so make sure that you have a reliable Internet connection. If you're using a Mac notebook computer, plug it into AC power.
Download OS X Yosemite
For the strongest security and latest features, find out whether you can upgrade to macOS Catalina, the latest version of macOS.
If you still need OS X Yosemite, use this link: Download OS X Yosemite. A file named InstallMacOSX.dmg will download to your Mac.
Install the macOS installer
Double-click the downloaded file to open a window showing its contents. Then double-click the file within, named InstallMacOSX.pkg.
Follow the onscreen instructions, which will guide you through the steps necessary to install.
Begin installation
After installation of the installer is complete, open the Applications folder on your Mac, then double-click the file named Install OS X Yosemite.
Click Continue and follow the onscreen instructions. You might find it easiest to begin installation in the evening so that it can complete overnight, if needed.
Allow installation to complete
Please allow installation to complete without putting your Mac to sleep or closing its lid. Your Mac might restart, show a progress bar, or show a blank screen several times as it installs both OS X and related updates to your Mac firmware.
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Netware For Mac Os X 10.8
- OS X Yosemite won't install on top of a later version of macOS, but you can erase your disk first or install on another disk.
- You can use macOS Recovery to reinstall macOS.