12 Questions
Why can't macOS be legally installed on non-Apple hardware?
Due to Apple's end user license agreement
What contributes to the stability of macOS as an operating system?
Limited hardware support due to being built only for Apple devices
What was the previous name for macOS?
OSX
Why is macOS referred to as macOS and not OSX anymore?
To reflect the new naming convention
What is the kernel of the macOS operating system based on?
Darwin
What naming scheme did Apple use for its early macOS operating systems?
Big cats
What is the reason Apple does not charge for the macOS operating system?
It only works on Apple hardware
What is a key characteristic of macOS as a proprietary piece of software?
It is owned by the developer
What is the latest version of macOS known as?
Monterey
What type of devices does macOS operate on?
Only Apple devices
What was the original name of the macOS operating system before it was renamed?
OSX
What operating system is the Darwin kernel based on?
Unix
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