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What version of Mac OS X is pre-installed on the 'Unibody' MacBook Pro models? What is the last version of Mac OS X supported by each model?
The precise version and even build number for Mac OS X originally pre-installed on each 'Unibody' MacBook Pro is provided on the specs page for each model.
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However, the basic version of each series also is provided below for your convenience:
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What version of Mac OS X is pre-installed on the 'Unibody' MacBook Pro models? What is the last version of Mac OS X supported by each model?
The precise version and even build number for Mac OS X originally pre-installed on each 'Unibody' MacBook Pro is provided on the specs page for each model.
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However, the basic version of each series also is provided below for your convenience:
| MacBook Pro | Original Mac OS X | Maximum Mac OS X |
| 'Late 2008' | OS X 10.5.5 'Leopard' | OS X 10.11.x 'El Capitan' |
| 'Early 2009' | OS X 10.5.6 'Leopard' | OS X 10.11.x 'El Capitan' |
| 'Mid-2009' | OS X 10.5.7 'Leopard' | OS X 10.11.x 'El Capitan' |
| 'Mid-2010' | OS X 10.6.3 'Snow Leopard' | Current |
| 'Early 2011' | OS X 10.6.6 'Snow Leopard' | Current |
| 'Late 2011' | OS X 10.7.2 'Lion' | Current |
| 'Mid-2012' | OS X 10.7.3 'Lion' | Current |
Versions of the operating system earlier than the one that shipped with a particular Mac are not compatible. Space software free.
MacBook Pro models running Mac OS X 10.5 'Leopard' or Mac OS X 10.6 'Snow Leopard' are capable of running essentially all Mac software written for Intel-based Macs and the vast majority of Mac OS X applications written for PowerPC-based systems using the 'Rosetta Universal Binary Translator'.
MacBook Pro models running Mac OS X 10.7 'Lion' or Mac OS X 10.8 'Mountain Lion' -- whether pre-installed or otherwise -- are not capable of running Mac OS X applications written for the PowerPC processor as these versions of the operating system do not support Rosetta.
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For the maximum supported version of Mac OS X for all 'recent' -- G3 and later -- Macs, please refer to the Maximum Supported Mac OS listing.
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Can the 'Unibody' MacBook Pro run Mac OS 9/Classic applications?
No. Apple provides no support for running Mac OS 9 or the 'Classic Environment' on Intel-based Macs like the 'Unibody' MacBook Pro models. All 'Unibody' MacBook Pro models shipped with Mac OS X 10.5 'Leopard' or later which provides no support for 'Mac OS 9/Classic' applications.
If you have a mission critical application that only runs on Mac OS 9, you likely would be best served by maintaining a PowerPC-based Mac. However, you may also be interested in reading 'Are there any third-party programs to run Mac OS 9/Classic applications on Intel Macs?' from the Mac OS 9/Classic Support Q&A.
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Can the 'Unibody' MacBook Pro run Windows?
Yes. For those who need to use Windows, the Windows on Mac Q&A provides answers for just about everything you need to know about running Windows on the 'Unibody' MacBook Pro or any other Intel-based Mac.
Can the 'Unibody' MacBook Pro run Linux?
Yes. All Intel-based Macs are capable of running a number of Intel-based distributions of Linux through Apple Boot Camp or by using 'virtualization'.
For more on Boot Camp and Virtualization, please refer to the Windows on Mac Q&A.
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