Upgrading to OS-X Maverick
Dec 24, 2013 04:52:06 #
Has anyone upgraded to Maverick and think its great? because I read some bad reviews. Im trying to update my software with OS-X Lion but every time there is an error and it won't complete the update. So Im worried about downloading Maverick if there are problems with it.
Dec 24, 2013 05:25:52 #
Dun1
Loc: Atlanta, GA
I updated to Maverick a day or two after it was available. I have not had a problem, and no regrets here. You might want to make sure the rest of you apps, printer drivers etc. Work with Maverick.
Dec 24, 2013 05:36:48 #
Dun1 wrote:
I updated to Maverick a day or two after it was available. I have not had a problem, and no regrets here. You might want to make sure the rest of you apps, printer drivers etc. Work with Maverick.
Same here !!!
Dec 24, 2013 06:15:14 #
saxkiwi wrote:
Has anyone upgraded to Maverick and think its great? because I read some bad reviews. Im trying to update my software with OS-X Lion but every time there is an error and it won't complete the update. So Im worried about downloading Maverick if there are problems with it.
Works fine on my mac book pro, 2013 laptop.
Dec 24, 2013 06:18:44 #
Dec 24, 2013 06:20:56 #
Dec 24, 2013 06:52:25 #
I updated to a number of MAc's to Maverick No one has had a problem. Best way to upgrade is to reformatt the drive,(of course you need to make sure you back up beforehand) Then check that all the Program your have will work with Maverick.
Now I know that Apple says it is ok to install over your system BUT if you have had ANY type of problem no matter how small and even if you feel it is no big deal you should still start new. This way all Programs will work fine after you have made sure they are compatible with Maverick. Now I am sure people will say they had no problem upgrading over there system. But I will be more then happy to make a bet that any machine that I have upgraded will be working long after theres is having problems. Just my 3 cents. Good luck.
Now I know that Apple says it is ok to install over your system BUT if you have had ANY type of problem no matter how small and even if you feel it is no big deal you should still start new. This way all Programs will work fine after you have made sure they are compatible with Maverick. Now I am sure people will say they had no problem upgrading over there system. But I will be more then happy to make a bet that any machine that I have upgraded will be working long after theres is having problems. Just my 3 cents. Good luck.
Dec 24, 2013 07:04:15 #
Dec 24, 2013 07:14:04 #
photoman64 wrote:
I updated to a number of MAc's to Maverick No one has had a problem. Best way to upgrade is to reformatt the drive,
That would be great if I knew how.
Dec 24, 2013 07:20:55 #
sueyeisert
Loc: New Jersey
Check with Apple, but I think you have to upgrade to Lion before you do Mavericks. You can't skip an upgrade.
saxkiwi wrote:
Has anyone upgraded to Maverick and think its great? because I read some bad reviews. Im trying to update my software with OS-X Lion but every time there is an error and it won't complete the update. So Im worried about downloading Maverick if there are problems with it.
Dec 24, 2013 09:04:19 #
I see you are in hiding. Where do you live? Maybe if we are close I wold be more then happy to help. Other wise we can either do it with email or better yet we could do it with ichat.
Dec 24, 2013 17:17:30 #
photoman64 wrote:
I updated to a number of MAc's to Maverick No one... (show quote)
So reformatting will delete everything! I didn't think you could backup software? like all my aperture, photoshop, portrait pro etc? If not then sounds like a hell of a headache to me to run all these programs again and to find all the codes for running them again. How do I find out which programs are compatible with maverick? thanks
Dec 24, 2013 23:33:08 #
[quote=saxkiwi]So reformatting will delete everything! I didn't think you could backup software? like all my aperture, photoshop, portrait pro etc? If not then sounds like a hell of a headache to me to run all these programs again and to find all the codes for running them again. How do I find out which programs are compatible with maverick? thanks[/quote
Yes reformatting will do that. That is the idea to have your Hard Drive like new again.
Well if you own it of course you can. But When I said back up you can also just back up ALL the files that you have made on your Drive. Because if you own the software you should have all the things you need to install them.
Well you can do it over what you have and wait until the headache you could have at some other point.
To find out what programs are compatible you can go to the site of the program and see what it says. I can't remember now but some place is a list but I am not sure where. Just go to the site.
If you want to have a great running computer with as little hassels as you can my advice is to reformat the drive.
If you have 10.5 "Leopard then it comes with Time Machine made by Apple by Apple.
I use Carbon Copy Cloner. It is just a great program and it is easy to use. You can buy it now, sorry I do not recall what I paid for it but it is not that much. Just do a search for Carbon Copy Cloner.
Hope this helps.
Yes reformatting will do that. That is the idea to have your Hard Drive like new again.
Well if you own it of course you can. But When I said back up you can also just back up ALL the files that you have made on your Drive. Because if you own the software you should have all the things you need to install them.
Well you can do it over what you have and wait until the headache you could have at some other point.
To find out what programs are compatible you can go to the site of the program and see what it says. I can't remember now but some place is a list but I am not sure where. Just go to the site.
If you want to have a great running computer with as little hassels as you can my advice is to reformat the drive.
If you have 10.5 "Leopard then it comes with Time Machine made by Apple by Apple.
I use Carbon Copy Cloner. It is just a great program and it is easy to use. You can buy it now, sorry I do not recall what I paid for it but it is not that much. Just do a search for Carbon Copy Cloner.
Hope this helps.
Dec 25, 2013 09:39:35 #
saxkiwi wrote:
So reformatting will delete everything! I didn't think you could backup software? like all my aperture, photoshop, portrait pro etc? If not then sounds like a hell of a headache to me to run all these programs again and to find all the codes for running them again. How do I find out which programs are compatible with maverick? thanks
I have upgraded to Maverick a while ago. All my essential photo programs work well - PS CS6, LR 4.4, VM Ware Fusion 5.0.4, Focal 1.9.2.
Although I use Time Machine, I just got Carbon Copy Cloner ($39.95) and really likes it. I have an additional bootable hard drive, in case my 4 year old Imac harddrive fail on me I can boot from this external drive i got from OWC. You can download and try CCC for 30 days free.
Dec 25, 2013 10:07:58 #
Merry Christmas to you all.
Aperture should work fine since it is an Apple program.
It took over two hours the first time to clone about 500 G of programs and data. After that it only takes 10 minutes for subsequent backup. I am using this in addition to Time machine.
I have tried to bootup from this firewire 800 connected external drive and it works fine although a little slower (not by much ~ 20 sec more boot time).
TH
Aperture should work fine since it is an Apple program.
It took over two hours the first time to clone about 500 G of programs and data. After that it only takes 10 minutes for subsequent backup. I am using this in addition to Time machine.
I have tried to bootup from this firewire 800 connected external drive and it works fine although a little slower (not by much ~ 20 sec more boot time).
TH
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