The fact is, when you buy a Mac, youre not just buying hardware.

Youre also paying for the OS in addition to the excellent hardware (the Retina display) which is what the price tag is for.

Mac users tend to update to newer versions in large numbers and downgrading is rarely an option.

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That said, if youd like to download older versions of macOS, you can.

Its gone from being named after large cats and being referred to OS X to its current naming pattern and general macOS name.

New features have been added and older Mac models have been made obsolete.

To that end, if youre looking to download official older versions of macOS, you will only be able to go so far back.

The installers tend to expire so you cant keep them for too long.

If you already have an installer or DMG file, give it a try but if it doesnt work, it might be because it has expired.

If youre looking to download a particular version, you can but youll need to Google the link for it.

In order to find the link to a specific version of macOS, visit Google and structure your search query as below.

They may not show up in search or in your purchase history, but all you really need is the link to find it.

Finding it is the easy part though because there is a limitation here too.

If youve never run Lion on a Mac, you wont be able to download it from the Mac App Store.

OS ownership is determined via the Apple ID that is used on a Mac.

Before you download an older version of macOS (or a new one for that matter), visit this link.

Select the Mac version that you want to download and use the Check Compatibility section to determine if your Mac can run the version of macOS you want to install on it.

As long as you run the OS on a Mac and not in a Hackintosh, youre not breaking any laws with regards to its usage.

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That said, there is no guarantee that an installer or DMG from a torrent will work or that it will be safe.

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