Here are the Mac systems with which El Capitan is compatible: This version of OS X shares compatibility with the previous version, OS X 10.10 aka Yosemite. To install it you must have a Mac that is compatible with El Capitan. This fifth release of OS X is only available as a free download for Mac users. Improved window management and an improved Spotlight search function make how we use our computers more efficient, while Metal technology ensures that apps themselves run more efficiently.Įl Capitan also wants to make multitasking easier: Spotlight allows more complex options and has more sources, Mail supports the new iOS style gestures to manage messages, and Smart Suggestions can recognize names and events to immediately add them to contacts and calendars. With El Capitan, Apple has focused on two key elements: user experience and performance.
