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- Motherboard
- Gigabyte Z370 Gaming 5
- CPU
- i9-9900K
- Graphics
- RX 6900 XT
- Mac
- Mobile Phone
Yeah. That's definitely the direction they are going in. And, I see the reasoning behind it and think it's a good idea. I also like that in Catalina, system files are on a protected volume.
Having the system files on a protected volume kind of reminds me of the old days when operating systems were ROM based. I miss the no boot time/instant on...
My Z370 system can run fine with just FakeSMC or VirtualSMC, albeit with a few features broken such as on-board audio, HDMI/DisplayPort audio, motherboard ethernet, etc. But for the most part, the system runs fine. I haven't tested on my Z390 yet.
I use FakeSMC and Ethernet driver. For audio I use USB creative sound card and the onboard Audio is off in the BIOS. No solution for the HDMI/Display port audio.
I would guess that it would be the same with the Z390 with only really needing the SMC driver. I am guessing the kext you have only make the same stuff work on the Z370 as they do Z390.
I guess I am just pointing out that people should be ready changes are incoming that could bring some people to their knees.