From macOS Catilina to an updated OS (MacBook5,1)

[only4midi]

Ciao,
I have updated years ago my macbook Late 2008 Aluminum, MacBook5,1, to Catilina via Dosdude script.

Now I would like to update this to a slightly newer operating system.
I saw that there are after Catilina as many as 7 new versions of the operating system

To avoid reading 7 years of posts, can someone please write down what is the latest version I can upgrade to?

Of course, I don't claim to install Sequoia or Sonoma, but a lower one if possible

 

[LinMac]

Oh, that's getting back there a bit. It's listed as supported. That's a good start. Running MacOS Sequoia or Sonoma? Probably not without jumping through some hoops. You might have good luck with macOS Monterey though.

Take a look at the chart at the link. You'll see two main issues noted. The graphics issues and the USB issues. Read the details like using a USB hub if you want MacOS 13+.

 

[Bigwaff]

I have updated years ago my macbook Late 2008 Aluminum, MacBook5,1, to Catilina via Dosdude script.

Specs of your Late 2008 MB, please. Don't go near OCLP or later macOS w/out an internal SSD.

 

[LinMac]

Upgrading the memory and installing an SSD should definitely be part of any overall upgrade.

I think

is the correct procedure. It isn't too involved if you follow the instructions. If it doesn't look like something you can do, a local computer shop definitely can.

 

[only4midi]

Memory upgrade and ssd are installed from 5 years

 

[only4midi]

Specs of your Late 2008 MB, please. Don't go near OCLP or later macOS w/out an internal SSD.

MacBook (13-inch, Aluminum, Late 2008)
CPU: 2 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo
Memory: 4 GB 1067 MHz DDR3
GPU: NVIDIA GeForce 9400M 256 MB
HD: SanDisk SDSSDA240G

 

[LinMac]

The information here shows you might be short about 4GB of potential ram. That would go a long way to making the system more usable with newer MacOS.

 

[only4midi]

ok I will increase the memory

 

[only4midi]

Just upgrade from Catilina to Monterey thanks to OpenCore
I was doubtful if the mac would hold up with only 4GB of ram and I was afraid I would have problems with the USB drivers, but it all works and I must say it is even faster than Catilina. Probably I will buy more ram.
Next step Sequoia