![]() (Final Cut Pro 7 is a classic example of this. At some point, the latest versions of software won’t support older operating systems. That being said, I also want to stay reasonably current because developers are creating new software for the new OS, not upgrading older versions. ![]() However, don’t feel under pressure to immediately rush to upgrade production systems. If you have a system you can spare for testing, upgrade that now. ![]() Reliability is more important that bleeding edge. Clients want us to get their work done – on time and on budget. NOTE: Here are Apple’s instructions on how to upgrade to Big Sur. If you have reasonably current hardware, upgrading makes a lot of sense – it simply becomes a question of “when.” Also keep in mind that if you upgrade and decide you don’t like the new version on your older system, falling back to an earlier version of the macOS is a major pain. You’ll probably get better performance by not upgrading. Older gear is designed to run on older versions of macOS. My general feeling is that if you have older hardware, don’t upgrade. NOTE: Here are Apple specs for supported hardware for Big Sur. While Big Sur will run on most Macs manufactured from 2015 on, Big Sur is required for all M1 Macs that is, those running Apple silicon CPUs. has also compiled a list focused on audio apps. Be careful to type the name of your application carefully – this list is poorly curated.Īs well, most audio applications have problems with Big Sur. If you rely on 3rd-party software for your daily work, be sure to check out what works and what doesn’t. There are many other compatibility resources on the web. “This website is more comprehensive and notes which apps work natively on Apple Silicon M1 and which work (or don’t work) using Rosetta 2.” I like the layout of this website – there are more than 700 applications listed.Īs well, has compiled a crowd-sourced list ( Link) of app compatibility. NOTE: Here’s a link to 9to5’s comprehensive look at upgrading to Big Sur.Īaron, in the comments, highlights. NOTE: This column does not appear in Catalina, because all apps in Catalina must be 64-bit.ĩto5 Mac writes: “macOS 11 Big Sur has been widely seen as the least stable of the major new Apple software releases this year during the beta period from June until this fall.”
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