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I want to test my OSX app on an older version of OSX (10.8). Will a 'bootable install USB stick' (official from Apple) be live? That is, like a Ubuntu stick that offers the choice of 'install' or 'try' (with a RAMdisk)? Alternatively, can I install 10.8 in VirtualBox on 10.9?
bootchk
Posted 2014-06-11T19:01:42.537
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No, it will not be a live environment. An OS X Install USB stick is only usable for installing the OS.
You can, however, install the operating system to a USB stick. Just insert another stick, format it with Disk Utility, and then select it as the install destination. That stick would then be the live install you're looking for.
Wes Sayeed
Posted 2014-06-11T19:01:42.537
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