Firmware update enables 2011 iMacs to reinstall Lion from the Internet

Those who own 2011 iMacs now have the option of reinstalling Lion via the Internet thanks to a firmware update issued late Wednesday. The iMac EFI Update 1.7 gives current-generation iMacs the ability to use Lion Internet Recovery, which Apple first introduced as a Lion feature for MacBook Airs and Mac minis released in July.

Lion Internet Recovery enables Lion users to download and reinstall Lion from Apple's servers when they experience an operating system meltdown, as long as they have a broadband connection. The feature mimics that of Lion's built-in recovery drive that is installed on your ...

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