Mac OS Mojave
Oct 11, 2018 06:53:08 #
I updated several days ago. It seems to be a stable and capable operating system with few changes from High Sierra. I personally like the dark screen option, and I can toggle between it and the regular screen view. I like "stacks" on the desktop. I like the streaming Apple News, the stock market app, and the new look of the Apple App Store. I like the new options for "screen capture/print."
The new OS seems to run leaving more free RAM. (More efficient than High Sierra?)
Best of all....all of my installed software still works fine.
The new OS seems to run leaving more free RAM. (More efficient than High Sierra?)
Best of all....all of my installed software still works fine.
Oct 11, 2018 07:56:16 #
Is it confirmed that 32 bit apps will not run ? This doesn’t sound right to me. First of all, the distinction between hardware and software should be made. We are talking about an OS, which is software. It may be entirely true that it will only run on full 64 bit HARDWARE machines. But what I question is whether, if you have a 64 bit hardware platform, the new OS will not support 32 bit APPS (software). That seems unlikely, given the history of backward compatibility of 32 bit programs running on 64 bit hardware in the PC world. I suspect 32 bit apps (software) WILL run on the new OS. Does it really make sense that Apple would cut off so much legacy software, just from a business viewpoint ? Just guessing on all this.
Oct 11, 2018 08:15:18 #
I'm wondering how many of my programs won't work with it anymore. And I suppose you have to update the drivers to your printer too????
Oct 11, 2018 08:24:39 #
wrangler5
Loc: Missouri
manpho789 wrote:
Is it confirmed that 32 bit apps will not run ? Th... (show quote)
I think there was a thread the other day that standalone versions of Lightroom do not work well under Mojave. Even though Adobe still sells LR6, the understanding is that they will not update it in any way past 6.14. So unless and until I hear otherwise, I'm sticking with High Sierra through the end of my major annual photo project which gets done between Thanksgiving and Christmas. I'll then have 2019 to decide whether to switch to the CC subscriptions for LR/PS or move to another product. I've never felt any need to switch to the new OS quickly.
Oct 11, 2018 09:07:35 #
Rathyatra wrote:
Looks interesting - anyone downloaded yet? - or is it better to wait in case any initial problems.
No problem on MacBook Pro. I agree with Jeannie, not much to write home about..
Oct 11, 2018 09:08:50 #
Oct 11, 2018 09:09:21 #
manpho789 wrote:
Is it confirmed that 32 bit apps will not run ? Th... (show quote)
I got a warning from Apple the other day about a program I am using. Said it won’t work with future iOS.
Oct 11, 2018 09:20:28 #
I ALWAYS perform a TimeMachine backup before updating in the unlikely event something goes wrong or stops working. Such was the case twice in the past 8-years of beta testing MacOS updates. Fortunately, restoring from the most recent backup got me back to work and my reports helped assure that by the time the update was golden, it would work. Of course, your mileage may vary, but keeping a current TimeMachine backup is your best insurance against all software (and hardware) casualties that may occur to your Mac.
Oct 11, 2018 12:36:45 #
I just used the new screen shot shift Cmd 5 and it worked much better than the old way. I rarely used the old method , as I have a wonderful
app called SnapNdrag pro that I have used for years.
app called SnapNdrag pro that I have used for years.
Oct 11, 2018 13:28:16 #
Upgraded last night, no worries here. My Affinity Photo, old Picasa, Aperture, poker apps, and MS Office all perform as before. I have a MacPro 6 core, 32 gig RAM running on Ether Net with a RAID system. All good, and it seems to manage the memory a little better.
Oct 11, 2018 16:35:06 #
Oct 12, 2018 01:12:16 #
xt2
Loc: British Columbia, Canada
Rathyatra wrote:
Looks interesting - anyone downloaded yet? - or is it better to wait in case any initial problems.
I think it is a move forward on several levels, such as security being #1 (for me), & the Dark Mode may not impress some, however, it is easier on the eyes. No doubt it will be creatives who will get the most out of this new interface option, along with anyone who prefers to work at night. Here is a link for a four out of four star review for what it is worth: https://www.macworld.co.uk/review/mac-software/macos-mojave-review-3681227/
Cheers!
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