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Here's When You Can Download macOS Big Sur [Update: You Can Download it Now]
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It's weird as 2014 Airs are supported. But you have to account what does Big Sur bring to you, in most cases unless you need very specific software like lastest Xcode, or some fancy new feature, it won't make such a difference for your workflow.
Can anyone tell me their experience going from Mojave to Big Sur? I mean, does it "feel" equally responsive or more clunky?
I might wait for a .0.1 release, or even .1. Also, I suspect the download servers will be having a hard time of it from immediate launch.
You can check out Apple's updates webpage to see which OS versions receive security updates on or near the same date when the latest OS version receives a point release.
In September 2020, it was a point release for Catalina, and security updates for Mojave and High Sierra; that pattern has been fairly consistent for a while now.
Before that, it had been Mojave getting point releases, and security updates for High Sierra and Sierra.
It is reasonable to expect that soon we will see High Sierra drop off the list, and Big Sur will be the one that starts getting point releases.
if you're someone who for example leaves home at a certain moment it can be cool to know at what time the update drops, if it drops at 9am it's cool to be reminded to open software update and click to update so when you get home later in the evening you have your Mac already updated, like "while you were working I made you this"
This might come as a surprise, but Apple will launch 11.0.1 tonight. Version 11.0 was only a beta.
I'm excited but saddened for this release as this is the first time in several years that I wont be able to update. Must buy a new mac 
I see people here who post besides the thread...I'm excited but saddened for this release as this is the first time in several years that I wont be able to update. Must buy a new mac
I am so excited for this update....
You must be really lonely.
This is what I usually do. Most years, I waited until about 6 months after release to update.
Well yes but remember iOS and macOS, while similar under the hood, is still very different in terms of APIs and User Experience namely the use of Keyboard and Mouse vs Pencil and Fingers. Not sure if it make any sense on an iPad though.
Logic Pro already supports multi-touch via the iPad. I don't have it, but can imagine it'd be cool
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Goodbye Mac OS X! Tonight, you'll forever be sucked into that black hole, never to be seen again. ?? Thanks for the fun!
I've found that anything can cause chaos nowadays. Apple can say they're delivering a phone on the 13th, actually DO that, but until it gets in their hands... chaos!
As it happens 1800hrs UK time came and went with no update available.
Same for 1806hrs.
This is the first time I have used the published time to hit cmd-R for an update. Bored of it already so will do my normal 'get around to it at some point, including various ignored onscreen prompts' approach that has served me so well.
Same for 1806hrs.
This is the first time I have used the published time to hit cmd-R for an update. Bored of it already so will do my normal 'get around to it at some point, including various ignored onscreen prompts' approach that has served me so well.
