Apple has released the first public beta of OS X 10.11 El Capitan for download.
OS X El Capitan refines the Mac experience and improves system performance. Building on last year's landmark release of OS X Yosemite, El Capitan introduces enhancements to window management, built-in apps and Spotlight search, and makes everyday activities—from launching apps to accessing email—faster and more responsive. Metal, Apple’s breakthrough graphics technology, is integrated into El Capitan delivering system-wide performance gains and enabling games and pro apps to tap into the full power of Mac graphics processors.
To get the beta, you must sign up to be part of the Beta Program on the Apple Beta Software Program website.
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rucu shimoda - July 10, 2015 at 4:20pm
I have been attempting the update for six hours and am on the eighth consecutive update loop.
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gamerscul9870 - July 10, 2015 at 4:35pm
This is one of the greatest thing that has ever happen let along its not an official release. OS X FTFW!!!
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Uzumaki - July 10, 2015 at 2:07am
Is bootcamp better?
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Carsten - July 9, 2015 at 10:26pm
Just signed in on the beta page (I was a tester on Yosemity as well), clicked on enroll your devices, chose OSX and clicked download el capitan. Under the link there is a code to redeem and your set to go. The code redeems automatically and the download starts. I did notice some lag in downloading but that's probably because of huge traffic. Just set it up a moment ago and took a look at Split View and Mission Control. Works very nicely. Gonna check the graphic performance tomorrow. I use the latest Mac Mini so I should notice a difference. Can't wait to see if Apple lives up to their promises.
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gamerscul9870 - July 9, 2015 at 10:35pm
Amen!!
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miketangy - July 9, 2015 at 8:07pm
is there any difference in this with the last DP3/
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Guillermo Martin - July 9, 2015 at 7:30pm
Nothing show up yet on App Store
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Kr00 - July 9, 2015 at 10:15pm
You have to sign up, then Apple will send you an email if you were one of the lucky few. Not everyone who signs up will be invited to the public beta program.
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