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Clarify supported OSes

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Closes https://github.com/dortania/OpenCore-Legacy-Patcher/issues/130
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Mykola Grymalyuk
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<img src="images/OC-Patcher.png" width="256">
A python program for building and booting [OpenCore](https://github.com/acidanthera/OpenCorePkg) on legacy Macs, see [Supported SMBIOS](https://dortania.github.io/OpenCore-Legacy-Patcher/MODELS.html) on whether your model is supported. Designed around Big Sur support, however can be used on older OSes.
* Application supports running on macOS Mavericks (10.9) and newer
* Supports macOS Lion (10.7) and newer if [python 3.6 or higher](https://www.python.org/downloads/) is manually installed, simply run the `OpenCore-Patcher.command` located in the repo
| Support Entry | Supported OSes | Description | Comment |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| HostOS | macOS 10.7-11 | Refers to OSes where running OpenCore-Patcher.app are supported | Supports 10.7+ if [python 3.6 or higher](https://www.python.org/downloads/) is manually installed, simply run the `OpenCore-Patcher.command` located in the repo |
| TargetOS | macOS 11 | Refers to OSes that can be patched to run with OpenCore | Unofficially supports 10.4 and newer, no support provided via this patcher |
Supported features:
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* You can however reinstall macOS with this patcher and retain your original data
Note 2: Currently OpenCore Legacy Patcher only supports macOS 11, Big Sur installs. For older OSes, please use [dosdude1's patchers](http://dosdude1.com)
Note 2: Currently OpenCore Legacy Patcher officially supports patching to run macOS 11, Big Sur installs. For older OSes, OpenCore may function however support is currently not provided from Dortania.
For Mojave and Catalina support, we recommend the use of [dosdude1's patchers](http://dosdude1.com)
## How to use

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| Legacy GPU Acceleration | <span style="color:red">Coming soon</span> | <span style="color:red">Coming soon</span> |
| Brightness Control on Legacy GPUs | <span style="color:red">Coming soon</span> | <span style="color:#30BCD5">Supported</span> |
| HEVC/H.265 Support for Mac Pros and iMacs with Polaris+ GPUs | <span style="color:#30BCD5">Supported</span> | <span style="color:red">Not supported</span> |
| Big Sur-styled Boot Picker | <span style="color:#30BCD5">Available</span> | <span style="color:red">Not available</span> |
| Big Sur-styled Boot Picker | <span style="color:#30BCD5">Available</span> | <span style="color:red">Not available</span> |
| Hibernation Support | <span style="color:red">Not available</span> (Partially broken for some) | <span style="color:#30BCD5">Supported</span> |

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Note: In this patcher, Brightness Control is tied to GPU acceleration
Note 2: For setups that require AppleHDA patching, we highly advise users instead opt of a USB Audio adapter to avoid root patching. This ensures that [DELTA](./TERMS.md) updates, FileVault, SIP and other security features can stay in-tact
Note 2: For setups that require AppleHDA patching, we highly advise users instead opt of a USB Audio adapter to avoid root patching. This ensures that [DELTA](./TERMS.md) updates, FileVault, SIP and other security features can stay in-tact.
Regarding OS support, see below:
| Support Entry | Supported OSes | Description | Comment |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| HostOS | macOS 10.7-11 | Refers to OSes where running OpenCore-Patcher.app are supported | Supports 10.7+ if [python 3.6 or higher](https://www.python.org/downloads/) is manually installed, simply run the `OpenCore-Patcher.command` located in the repo |
| TargetOS | macOS 11 | Refers to OSes that can be patched to run with OpenCore | Unofficially supports 10.4 and newer, no support provided via this patcher |
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