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Re:Viral 'I'm not a cat' filter is decades-old software by Lammy on Wednesday February 10, 2021 @05:25PM (#26095641)
> Plug the bootable installer into a Mac that is connected to the internet and compatible with the version of macOS you're installing.

Why does it have to be connected to the Internet? The point of using a USB installer is for it to work offline.

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Re:Viral 'I'm not a cat' filter is decades-old software by RandallBrown on Wednesday February 10, 2021 @06:01PM (#26096025)
> A bootable installer doesn't download macOS from the internet, but it does require an internet connection to get firmware and other information specific to the Mac model.
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