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Any advantage to updating to Big Sur?

Started byOtto Pylot <otto.pylot@bogusaddress.com>
First post2020-11-12 13:48 -0600
Last post2020-11-13 14:59 +1300
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  Any advantage to updating to Big Sur? Otto Pylot <otto.pylot@bogusaddress.com> - 2020-11-12 13:48 -0600
    Re: Any advantage to updating to Big Sur? Ian Hartley <Contact.News@sky.com> - 2020-11-12 21:10 +0000
      Re: Any advantage to updating to Big Sur? Leo <leoblaisdell@sbcglobal.net> - 2020-11-12 13:33 -0800
        Re: Any advantage to updating to Big Sur? Otto Pylot <otto.pylot@bogusaddress.com> - 2020-11-12 16:43 -0600
        Re: Any advantage to updating to Big Sur? Your Name <YourName@YourISP.com> - 2020-11-13 14:23 +1300
          Re: Any advantage to updating to Big Sur? ant@zimage.comANT (Ant) - 2020-11-12 21:20 -0600
            Re: Any advantage to updating to Big Sur? gtr <xxx@yyy.zzz> - 2020-11-12 20:52 -0800
              Re: Any advantage to updating to Big Sur? ant@zimage.comANT (Ant) - 2020-11-12 23:18 -0600
                Re: Any advantage to updating to Big Sur? Lewis <g.kreme@kreme.dont-email.me> - 2020-11-13 10:26 +0000
                  Re: Any advantage to updating to Big Sur? Alan Baker <notonyourlife@no.no.no.no> - 2020-11-13 08:01 -0800
                    Re: Any advantage to updating to Big Sur? Your Name <YourName@YourISP.com> - 2020-11-14 09:02 +1300
                    Re: Any advantage to updating to Big Sur? gtr <xxx@yyy.zzz> - 2020-11-13 12:19 -0800
                      Re: Any advantage to updating to Big Sur? Lewis <g.kreme@kreme.dont-email.me> - 2020-11-14 00:56 +0000
                    Re: Any advantage to updating to Big Sur? Lewis <g.kreme@kreme.dont-email.me> - 2020-11-13 20:25 +0000
                    Re: Any advantage to updating to Big Sur? Neill Massello <nmassello@yahoo.com> - 2020-11-13 22:02 +0000
                      Re: Any advantage to updating to Big Sur? Alan Baker <notonyourlife@no.no.no.no> - 2020-11-13 14:11 -0800
                      Re: Any advantage to updating to Big Sur? Lewis <g.kreme@kreme.dont-email.me> - 2020-11-14 00:58 +0000
                        Re: Any advantage to updating to Big Sur? nospam <nospam@nospam.invalid> - 2020-11-13 20:06 -0500
                          Re: Any advantage to updating to Big Sur? Lewis <g.kreme@kreme.dont-email.me> - 2020-11-14 09:50 +0000
                        Re: Any advantage to updating to Big Sur? Alan Baker <notonyourlife@no.no.no.no> - 2020-11-13 17:30 -0800
                          Re: Any advantage to updating to Big Sur? Your Name <YourName@YourISP.com> - 2020-11-14 18:48 +1300
                        Re: Any advantage to updating to Big Sur? Alan Browne <bitbucket@blackhole.com> - 2020-11-14 09:32 -0500
                          Re: Any advantage to updating to Big Sur? Lewis <g.kreme@kreme.dont-email.me> - 2020-11-14 16:53 +0000
                            Re: Any advantage to updating to Big Sur? Alan Browne <bitbucket@blackhole.com> - 2020-11-14 12:16 -0500
                              Re: Any advantage to updating to Big Sur? Lewis <g.kreme@kreme.dont-email.me> - 2020-11-14 18:45 +0000
                                Re: Any advantage to updating to Big Sur? Alan Browne <bitbucket@blackhole.com> - 2020-11-14 16:09 -0500
                                  Re: Any advantage to updating to Big Sur? Lewis <g.kreme@kreme.dont-email.me> - 2020-11-14 23:10 +0000
                                    Re: Any advantage to updating to Big Sur? Alan Browne <bitbucket@blackhole.com> - 2020-11-14 18:22 -0500
                        Re: Any advantage to updating to Big Sur? Neill Massello <nmassello@yahoo.com> - 2020-11-14 20:13 +0000
                          Re: Any advantage to updating to Big Sur? Lewis <g.kreme@kreme.dont-email.me> - 2020-11-14 23:14 +0000
                          Re: Any advantage to updating to Big Sur? Alan Browne <bitbucket@blackhole.com> - 2020-11-14 18:26 -0500
                            Re: Any advantage to updating to Big Sur? Neill Massello <nmassello@yahoo.com> - 2020-11-17 07:20 +0000
            Re: Any advantage to updating to Big Sur? Your Name <YourName@YourISP.com> - 2020-11-13 18:23 +1300
            Re: Any advantage to updating to Big Sur? Otto Pylot <otto.pylot@bogusaddress.com> - 2020-11-12 23:58 -0600
          Re: Any advantage to updating to Big Sur? André G. Isaak <agisaak@gm.invalid> - 2020-11-15 12:15 -0700
            Re: Any advantage to updating to Big Sur? Lewis <g.kreme@kreme.dont-email.me> - 2020-11-15 20:14 +0000
              Re: Any advantage to updating to Big Sur? Your Name <YourName@YourISP.com> - 2020-11-16 19:22 +1300
    Re: Any advantage to updating to Big Sur? Your Name <YourName@YourISP.com> - 2020-11-13 14:59 +1300

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#134861

FromYour Name <YourName@YourISP.com>
Date2020-11-14 18:48 +1300
Message-ID<ronr44$18qq$1@gioia.aioe.org>
In reply to#134858
On 2020-11-14 01:30:05 +0000, Alan Baker said:

> On 2020-11-13 4:58 p.m., Lewis wrote:
>> In message <romvqj$ov2$2@dont-email.me> Neill Massello 
>> <nmassello@yahoo.com> wrote:
>>> On 2020-11-13 at 09:01:23 MST, "Alan Baker" <notonyourlife@no.no.no.no>
>>> wrote:
>> 
>>>> I did an audit of my machine and there was ONE 32-bit app that I used
>>>> with any regularity.
>> 
>>> Did you use Go64?
>>> 
>>> <https://www.stclairsoft.com/Go64/>
>> 
>> Unneeded, the System tells you all the 32 but apps on your system in the
>> System Information App. I believe the category is "Legacy software".
>> 
>> It's more accurate.
> 
> Why do you believe it's more accurate?
> 
> What I can tell use is that the System Information app is less user friendly.

According to some people the System Inforamtion isn't accurate, 
although it may be good enough for users with very simple requirements.

As well as Go64, there is 32-bitCheck and ArchiChect at The Eclectic 
Light Company:
<https://eclecticlight.co/2019/05/22/how-to-find-all-your-32-bit-apps-a-non-buyers-guide/> 


32-bitCheck looks through any folder you choose (which could be an 
entire drive, but may take a while) checking inside the app bundles. 
ArchiChect checks individual apps via drag-n-drop.

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#134883

FromAlan Browne <bitbucket@blackhole.com>
Date2020-11-14 09:32 -0500
Message-ID<jURrH.889557$AN2.536300@fx46.iad>
In reply to#134848
On 2020-11-13 19:58, Lewis wrote:
> In message <romvqj$ov2$2@dont-email.me> Neill Massello <nmassello@yahoo.com> wrote:
>> On 2020-11-13 at 09:01:23 MST, "Alan Baker" <notonyourlife@no.no.no.no>
>> wrote:
> 
>>> I did an audit of my machine and there was ONE 32-bit app that I used
>>> with any regularity.
> 
>> Did you use Go64?
> 
>> <https://www.stclairsoft.com/Go64/>
> 
> Unneeded, the System tells you all the 32 but apps on your system in the
> System Information App. I believe the category is "Legacy software".

The column is "64 bit (intel)" with "yes"/"no" under it.


-- 
"...there are many humorous things in this world; among them the white
  man's notion that he is less savage than the other savages."
                                             -Samuel Clemens

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#134892

FromLewis <g.kreme@kreme.dont-email.me>
Date2020-11-14 16:53 +0000
Message-ID<slrnrr02sb.prk.g.kreme@ProMini.lan>
In reply to#134883
In message <jURrH.889557$AN2.536300@fx46.iad> Alan Browne <bitbucket@blackhole.com> wrote:
> On 2020-11-13 19:58, Lewis wrote:
>> In message <romvqj$ov2$2@dont-email.me> Neill Massello <nmassello@yahoo.com> wrote:
>>> On 2020-11-13 at 09:01:23 MST, "Alan Baker" <notonyourlife@no.no.no.no>
>>> wrote:
>> 
>>>> I did an audit of my machine and there was ONE 32-bit app that I used
>>>> with any regularity.
>> 
>>> Did you use Go64?
>> 
>>> <https://www.stclairsoft.com/Go64/>
>> 
>> Unneeded, the System tells you all the 32 but apps on your system in the
>> System Information App. I believe the category is "Legacy software".

> The column is "64 bit (intel)" with "yes"/"no" under it.

Yes, that is one option. Not the best one. The category on the left you
want is something like Legacy Software and lists ONLY the 32 bit apps.

It's near the bottom of the list.

-- 
Love is strange and you have to learn to take the crunchy with the
	smooth I suppose

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#134894

FromAlan Browne <bitbucket@blackhole.com>
Date2020-11-14 12:16 -0500
Message-ID<WhUrH.329948$9r7.276282@fx07.iad>
In reply to#134892
On 2020-11-14 11:53, Lewis wrote:
> In message <jURrH.889557$AN2.536300@fx46.iad> Alan Browne <bitbucket@blackhole.com> wrote:
>> On 2020-11-13 19:58, Lewis wrote:
>>> In message <romvqj$ov2$2@dont-email.me> Neill Massello <nmassello@yahoo.com> wrote:
>>>> On 2020-11-13 at 09:01:23 MST, "Alan Baker" <notonyourlife@no.no.no.no>
>>>> wrote:
>>>
>>>>> I did an audit of my machine and there was ONE 32-bit app that I used
>>>>> with any regularity.
>>>
>>>> Did you use Go64?
>>>
>>>> <https://www.stclairsoft.com/Go64/>
>>>
>>> Unneeded, the System tells you all the 32 but apps on your system in the
>>> System Information App. I believe the category is "Legacy software".
> 
>> The column is "64 bit (intel)" with "yes"/"no" under it.
> 
> Yes, that is one option. Not the best one. The category on the left you
> want is something like Legacy Software and lists ONLY the 32 bit apps.
> 
> It's near the bottom of the list.

Never noticed it before.  Just as easy to sort on the 64 bit column in 
Applications.  Click on an app of interest and get the info in the sub pane.

-- 
"...there are many humorous things in this world; among them the white
  man's notion that he is less savage than the other savages."
                                             -Samuel Clemens

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#134907

FromLewis <g.kreme@kreme.dont-email.me>
Date2020-11-14 18:45 +0000
Message-ID<slrnrr09dk.1j07.g.kreme@ProMini.lan>
In reply to#134894
In message <WhUrH.329948$9r7.276282@fx07.iad> Alan Browne <bitbucket@blackhole.com> wrote:
> On 2020-11-14 11:53, Lewis wrote:
>> In message <jURrH.889557$AN2.536300@fx46.iad> Alan Browne <bitbucket@blackhole.com> wrote:
>>> On 2020-11-13 19:58, Lewis wrote:
>>>> In message <romvqj$ov2$2@dont-email.me> Neill Massello <nmassello@yahoo.com> wrote:
>>>>> On 2020-11-13 at 09:01:23 MST, "Alan Baker" <notonyourlife@no.no.no.no>
>>>>> wrote:
>>>>
>>>>>> I did an audit of my machine and there was ONE 32-bit app that I used
>>>>>> with any regularity.
>>>>
>>>>> Did you use Go64?
>>>>
>>>>> <https://www.stclairsoft.com/Go64/>
>>>>
>>>> Unneeded, the System tells you all the 32 but apps on your system in the
>>>> System Information App. I believe the category is "Legacy software".
>> 
>>> The column is "64 bit (intel)" with "yes"/"no" under it.
>> 
>> Yes, that is one option. Not the best one. The category on the left you
>> want is something like Legacy Software and lists ONLY the 32 bit apps.
>> 
>> It's near the bottom of the list.

> Never noticed it before.  Just as easy to sort on the 64 bit column in 
> Applications.  Click on an app of interest and get the info in the sub pane.


As I recall, the Legacy Software category gives more and more useful
information. Not that I can check that, I do not have any machines
currently running that can even run 32 bit apps.



-- 
Let there be songs to fill the air

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#134921

FromAlan Browne <bitbucket@blackhole.com>
Date2020-11-14 16:09 -0500
Message-ID<uIXrH.365308$5_4.360553@fx40.iad>
In reply to#134907
On 2020-11-14 13:45, Lewis wrote:
> 
> As I recall, the Legacy Software category gives more and more useful
> information. 

Applications shows me Adobe DNG Converter (32 bit and 64 bit versions), 
"Legacy software" is mute about the 32 bit version (because I have the 
64b version I assume).

With Legacy Sofware you get some additional data such as Version, 
Signing ID and hash, but nothing esp. useful to manifest what s/w needs 
consideration to upgrade/update/replacement or loss.

------------------------Legacy Software-------------------------------
Adobe Bridge CS5:

   Reason:	32-bit
   Last Used:	2019-08-12 19:39:07
   Path:	/Applications/Adobe Bridge CS5/Adobe Bridge 
CS5.app/Contents/MacOS/Adobe Bridge CS5
   Signing ID:	com.adobe.bridge4
   Signing Hash:	aa1c5b6a0c1409cb35a5260319ead511d2ad25a3
   Parent Process:	/Applications/Adobe Bridge CS5/Adobe Bridge 
CS5.app/Contents/MacOS/Adobe Bridge CS5


------------------------Applications----------------------------------
Adobe Bridge CS5:

   Version:	4.0.0.529
   Obtained from:	Unknown
   Last Modified:	2013-09-28, 09:26
   Kind:	Intel
   64-Bit (Intel):	No
   Location:	/Applications/Adobe Bridge CS5/Adobe Bridge CS5.app
   Get Info String:	4.0.0.529, Copyright 2003-2010, Adobe Systems, Inc.


-- 
"...there are many humorous things in this world; among them the white
  man's notion that he is less savage than the other savages."
                                             -Samuel Clemens

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#134926

FromLewis <g.kreme@kreme.dont-email.me>
Date2020-11-14 23:10 +0000
Message-ID<slrnrr0ovq.2i4v.g.kreme@ProMini.lan>
In reply to#134921
In message <uIXrH.365308$5_4.360553@fx40.iad> Alan Browne <bitbucket@blackhole.com> wrote:
> On 2020-11-14 13:45, Lewis wrote:
>> 
>> As I recall, the Legacy Software category gives more and more useful
>> information. 

> Applications shows me Adobe DNG Converter (32 bit and 64 bit versions), 
> "Legacy software" is mute about the 32 bit version (because I have the 
> 64b version I assume).

> With Legacy Sofware you get some additional data such as Version, 
> Signing ID and hash, but nothing esp. useful to manifest what s/w needs 
> consideration to upgrade/update/replacement or loss.

Version info seems like it would be very useful when looking for updates.

-- 
'Ah... I see that the new traffic division is having the desired
	effect.' He indicated a large pile of paper. 'I am getting any
	amount of complaints from the Carters' and Drovers' Guild. Well
	done. Do pass on my thanks to Sergeant Colon and his team.'
'I will, sir.'
'I see in one day they clamped seventeen carts, ten horses, eighteen oxen and one duck.'
'It was parked illegally, sir.'

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#134929

FromAlan Browne <bitbucket@blackhole.com>
Date2020-11-14 18:22 -0500
Message-ID<0FZrH.1185365$DO2.183339@fx45.iad>
In reply to#134926
On 2020-11-14 18:10, Lewis wrote:
> In message <uIXrH.365308$5_4.360553@fx40.iad> Alan Browne <bitbucket@blackhole.com> wrote:
>> On 2020-11-14 13:45, Lewis wrote:
>>>
>>> As I recall, the Legacy Software category gives more and more useful
>>> information.
> 
>> Applications shows me Adobe DNG Converter (32 bit and 64 bit versions),
>> "Legacy software" is mute about the 32 bit version (because I have the
>> 64b version I assume).
> 
>> With Legacy Sofware you get some additional data such as Version,
>> Signing ID and hash, but nothing esp. useful to manifest what s/w needs
>> consideration to upgrade/update/replacement or loss.
> 
> Version info seems like it would be very useful when looking for updates.

Pretty much forced to get at least the lowest version of the 64b 
version.  So prior version doesn't mean much.

-- 
"...there are many humorous things in this world; among them the white
  man's notion that he is less savage than the other savages."
                                             -Samuel Clemens

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#134916

FromNeill Massello <nmassello@yahoo.com>
Date2020-11-14 20:13 +0000
Message-ID<ropdol$tda$4@dont-email.me>
In reply to#134848
On 2020-11-13 at 17:58:20 MST, "Lewis" <g.kreme@kreme.dont-email.me> wrote:

> Unneeded, the System tells you all the 32 but apps on your system in the
> System Information App. I believe the category is "Legacy software".
> 
> It's more accurate.

No, it isn't. That pane in particular does not update properly. On my system
(10.14.6), it still lists a game app that I deleted months ago and continues
to list Find Any File (now at 2.2.1) and Google Earth Pro (now at 7.3.3) as
32-bit apps. The File menu's Refresh Information command doesn't fix this. 

In addition, Go64 is much easier to use, because it displays the 32-bit items
in one pane, whereas System Information splits them among several panes and
only allows sorting of 64-bit items by column in Applications and Preference
Panes. 

System Information is very useful, but for the specific task of finding 32-bit
software on your system, Go64 is better. 


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#134927

FromLewis <g.kreme@kreme.dont-email.me>
Date2020-11-14 23:14 +0000
Message-ID<slrnrr0p6c.2i4v.g.kreme@ProMini.lan>
In reply to#134916
In message <ropdol$tda$4@dont-email.me> Neill Massello <nmassello@yahoo.com> wrote:
> On 2020-11-13 at 17:58:20 MST, "Lewis" <g.kreme@kreme.dont-email.me> wrote:

>> Unneeded, the System tells you all the 32 but apps on your system in the
>> System Information App. I believe the category is "Legacy software".
>> 
>> It's more accurate.

> No, it isn't. That pane in particular does not update properly. On my system
> (10.14.6), it still lists a game app that I deleted months ago and continues
> to list Find Any File (now at 2.2.1) and Google Earth Pro (now at 7.3.3) as
> 32-bit apps. The File menu's Refresh Information command doesn't fix this. 

> In addition, Go64 is much easier to use, because it displays the 32-bit items
> in one pane, whereas System Information splits them among several panes and
> only allows sorting of 64-bit items by column in Applications and Preference
> Panes. 

If you reread the above you will find that you missed some critical
information.

> System Information is very useful, but for the specific task of finding 32-bit
> software on your system, Go64 is better. 

As I said, it showed things that were not an issue a couple of years ago
when this was an issue. But I have no 32 bit apps not any systems
running versions that can run 32 bit apps.

-- 
And there were all the stars, looking remarkably like powered
	diamonds spilled on black velvet, the stars that lured and
	ultimately called the boldest towards them...

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#134930

FromAlan Browne <bitbucket@blackhole.com>
Date2020-11-14 18:26 -0500
Message-ID<eIZrH.331148$9r7.244874@fx07.iad>
In reply to#134916
On 2020-11-14 15:13, Neill Massello wrote:
> On 2020-11-13 at 17:58:20 MST, "Lewis" <g.kreme@kreme.dont-email.me> wrote:
> 
>> Unneeded, the System tells you all the 32 but apps on your system in the
>> System Information App. I believe the category is "Legacy software".
>>
>> It's more accurate.
> 
> No, it isn't. That pane in particular does not update properly. On my system
> (10.14.6), it still lists a game app that I deleted months ago and continues
> to list Find Any File (now at 2.2.1) and Google Earth Pro (now at 7.3.3) as
> 32-bit apps. The File menu's Refresh Information command doesn't fix this.

Hmm.  Google Earth Pro is shown as 7.3[.3.7786) and 64 bits on my 
machine in System Information | Applications.

------------------------ From System Information | Applications ------
Google Earth Pro:

   Version:	7.3
   Obtained from:	Identified Developer
   Last Modified:	2020-08-12, 19:51
   Kind:	Intel
   64-Bit (Intel):	Yes
   Signed by:	Developer ID Application: Google, Inc. (EQHXZ8M8AV), 
Developer ID Certification Authority, Apple Root CA
   Location:	/Applications/Google Earth Pro.app
   Get Info String:	7.3.3.7786


-- 
"...there are many humorous things in this world; among them the white
  man's notion that he is less savage than the other savages."
                                             -Samuel Clemens

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#134979

FromNeill Massello <nmassello@yahoo.com>
Date2020-11-17 07:20 +0000
Message-ID<rovtjc$qsl$1@dont-email.me>
In reply to#134930
On 2020-11-14 at 16:26:01 MST, "Alan Browne" <bitbucket@blackhole.com> wrote:

> Hmm.  Google Earth Pro is shown as 7.3[.3.7786) and 64 bits on my 
> machine in System Information | Applications.

Yes, the Applications pane gets updated and shows the correct information. The
Legacy Software pane does not. 


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#134760

FromYour Name <YourName@YourISP.com>
Date2020-11-13 18:23 +1300
Message-ID<rol58b$14v1$1@gioia.aioe.org>
In reply to#134755
On 2020-11-13 03:20:54 +0000, Ant said:
<snip>
> I was surprised to see High Sierra got an update today. I thought Apple 
> would drop its support after today's Big Sur release.

Thanks ... I think. I didn't notice there was an update now waiting. I 
have to download it and the iPad update before Sunday night when my 
monthly data cap starts a new month (don't want to start the new month 
with big downloads to do!).

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#134762

FromOtto Pylot <otto.pylot@bogusaddress.com>
Date2020-11-12 23:58 -0600
Message-ID<xridnVbMwK_nvTPCnZ2dnUU7-aHNnZ2d@supernews.com>
In reply to#134755
On Nov 12, 2020 at 7:20:54 PM PST, "Ant" <Ant> wrote:

> Your Name <YourName@yourisp.com> wrote:
> 
>>  It'll be all these fools trying to instantly install Big Sur the 
>>  immediate second it is available (most of them simply for bragging 
>>  rights) ... yet another good reason to turn off automatic updates.  :-\
> 
>>  Nobody with a brain ever installs version .0 of anything anyway. You 
>>  should at least wait for version .1 to fix the many bugs that'll turn 
>>  up with the first public release.
> 
> Ditto. For me, I just wait until the current installed OS (e.g., Mojave 
> v10.14.6 which got supplemental and Safari v14.0.1 updates today with no 
> problems) is no longer supported. Next year, I'll install Catalina which 
> is the last version to work in this 2012 13.3" MBP. :( I was surprised 
> to see High Sierra got an update today. I thought Apple would drop its 
> support after today's Big Sur release.

I agree. I am not an early adopter so I can wait for .1,.2, etc. I was just
curious if anyone had any impressions on BS so far. I guess waiting for .1 etc
a few weeks after initial release was a bit premature.
-- 
Deja Moo: I've seen this bullshit before.

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#134955

FromAndré G. Isaak <agisaak@gm.invalid>
Date2020-11-15 12:15 -0700
Message-ID<rorunn$u30$1@dont-email.me>
In reply to#134746
On 2020-11-12 18:23, Your Name wrote:

> Nobody with a brain ever installs version .0 of anything anyway. You 
> should at least wait for version .1 to fix the many bugs that'll turn up 
> with the first public release.

Technically, its a .0.1. AFAIK, there was no .0 (not that this really 
affects your point).

André

-- 
To email remove 'invalid' & replace 'gm' with well known Google mail 
service.

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#134958

FromLewis <g.kreme@kreme.dont-email.me>
Date2020-11-15 20:14 +0000
Message-ID<slrnrr331e.30ma.g.kreme@ProMini.lan>
In reply to#134955
In message <rorunn$u30$1@dont-email.me> André G  Isaak <agisaak@gm.invalid> wrote:
> On 2020-11-12 18:23, Your Name wrote:

>> Nobody with a brain ever installs version .0 of anything anyway. You 
>> should at least wait for version .1 to fix the many bugs that'll turn up 
>> with the first public release.

> Technically, its a .0.1. AFAIK, there was no .0 (not that this really 
> affects your point).

His point is nonsense, of course.

Plenty of people update to the new IS at the initial version, usually on
their secondary machine if they are people who do real work on their
computers (that is, email and such may be real work, but not what I
mean). Also, people who rely on specialize third party software are
smart to delay until they know their third party software works. 

But for mot people and most systems, there is no reason to delay. And
most people do not delay. The uptake on 11.0.1 was huge, which is partly
what overwhelmed the CDN. Which was a minor issue that was 1) easily
mitigated and 2) quickly fixed.

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#134961

FromYour Name <YourName@YourISP.com>
Date2020-11-16 19:22 +1300
Message-ID<rot5ru$ur2$1@gioia.aioe.org>
In reply to#134958
On 2020-11-15 20:14:38 +0000, Lewis said:
> In message <rorunn$u30$1@dont-email.me> André G  Isaak 
> <agisaak@gm.invalid> wrote:
>> On 2020-11-12 18:23, Your Name wrote:
>>> 
>>> Nobody with a brain ever installs version .0 of anything anyway. You
>>> should at least wait for version .1 to fix the many bugs that'll turn up
>>> with the first public release.
>> 
>> Technically, its a .0.1. AFAIK, there was no .0 (not that this really
>> affects your point).
> 
> His point is nonsense, of course.

Supposedly "nonsense", and yet ...



> Plenty of people update to the new IS at the initial version, usually on
> their secondary machine if they are people who do real work on their
> computers (that is, email and such may be real work, but not what I
> mean). Also, people who rely on specialize third party software are
> smart to delay until they know their third party software works.

... you then repeat the exact same point about it being "smart to delay".  :-\




> But for mot people and most systems, there is no reason to delay. And
> most people do not delay. The uptake on 11.0.1 was huge, which is partly
> what overwhelmed the CDN. Which was a minor issue that was 1) easily
> mitigated and 2) quickly fixed.

And many people report issues when upgrading to a brand new version of 
the OS, or any other app for that matter.

Waiting for the dust to settle is simply the more sensible option.

For example, many people with older MacBook Pros are finding that 
trying to update to Big Sur turns their laptop into a giant paperweight 
... although in *some* cases it may simply be being caused by impatient 
people 'pulling the plug' mid-update due to Apple's server issues 
causing long dealys where the computer seems to be doing nothing.





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#134751

FromYour Name <YourName@YourISP.com>
Date2020-11-13 14:59 +1300
Message-ID<rokp9g$1m5b$1@gioia.aioe.org>
In reply to#134729
On 2020-11-12 19:48:01 +0000, Otto Pylot said:
> 
> 2019 MacBook Pro, 10.15.7, 8/250

The advatages are NOT updating and sticking to the older macOS versions.

Big Sur is horribly iOS-like ... widespread menubars items, icons 
inside squares, etc. It's also likely buggy being version .0, despite 
the numerous beta versions beforehand.

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