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* 24" 1920x1200
* 24" 1920x1200
* LaCie external (firewire) for TimeMachine backups
* LaCie external (firewire) for TimeMachine backups
I'd replace the spinning HD with an SSD if it was not nearly impossible to open the case.
I'd replace the spinning HD with an SSD if it was not nearly impossible to open the case. https://www.ifixit.com/Guide/iMac+Intel+24-Inch+EMC+2134+and+2211+Hard+Drive+Replacement/8968


== History ==
== History ==

Revision as of 18:32, 14 October 2024

I have not named this computer. I guess it's just "imac". It used to belong to Patrice.

iMac early 2008 (8,1) EMC 2211 https://everymac.com/systems/apple/imac/specs/imac-core-2-duo-2.8-24-inch-aluminum-early-2008-penryn-specs.html

s/n QP8480PBZE7

  • Core 2 Duo 2.8 GHz
  • 4GB RAM
  • 500 GB WDC drive WDC WD5000AAKS-40YGA1
  • 24" 1920x1200
  • LaCie external (firewire) for TimeMachine backups

I'd replace the spinning HD with an SSD if it was not nearly impossible to open the case. https://www.ifixit.com/Guide/iMac+Intel+24-Inch+EMC+2134+and+2211+Hard+Drive+Replacement/8968

History

2024-Oct-14 Installed Linux Mint so Julie can play with it. (Browsers are outdated on OS/X)

2024-Sept reinstalled OS/X and tried to sell it on eBay. No takers. Shipping costs kill it.

2024-May-01 or so. Brought it home from Gold Beach.

2017-Jun-03

  • upgraded to OS/X El Capitan (10.11.6) (as good as it gets for this hardware)
  • installed libreoffice 5.3.3
  • Installed HP OfficeJet 6800 all in one