Does Apple provide any documentation on how long they will patch Mojave? Or older OS's in general?
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How long does Apple provide security updates for older OS's (Mojave)?
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They generally support the two prior versions only. When Monterey comes out. Expect the last Mojave update soon after. I'm not aware of them ever providing guidance on a timetable like Microsoft does.
Thanks.
I hate that Apple doesn't provide long term support (or at least give users a time frame of support) for their older OS's. Every year a new OS comes out, and more macs become obsolete.
A new macOS version does not always make some older Macs obsolete. More commonly, a new version of the OS could make some older apps obsolete, for that new version. Likewise, a new OS that won't run on an older Mac does not make that Mac obsolete. It will still run on its current OS.
For me, the thing that makes me replace a computer has been that the content on the Internet makes the highest versions of all browsers I use obsolete. When I can't do things online that I need to do, it's time for a new Mac with a browser that is still being updated.
For me, the thing that makes me replace a computer has been that the content on the Internet makes the highest versions of all browsers I use obsolete. When I can't do things online that I need to do, it's time for a new Mac with a browser that is still being updated.
Although I have no evidence to confirm, I'm thinking that Apple -might- support Mojave "just a little bit longer", due to the fact that it's the last OS release that can run 32 bit software (and some may still depend on older software that can't be upgraded).
But Apple is Apple, so you never know.
But Apple is Apple, so you never know.
No idea where but I thought I heard that for very serious security issues, Apple will provide updates for 5+ years. I ran Mavericks for about 7 years and seem to remember getting an update or two very late in its life. I agree, if Apple doesn't have an official policy on this, I wish they would.