Question about compatibility?

[mushtama]

Hi guys, I have a 2011 MBP running SL so i know that ML will work on my mac. My issue is with my external HDD - when Lion was released, I understand that there was a problem with many external HDD not being able to run on Lion - hence I didn't upgrade. The last thing I want to do is upgrade the OS and find that my time machine backup doesn't work. I've had a look on the iomega website and it says that the HDD works on OS 10.4 - 10.6 or higher, so I'm right in thinking it will work on ML?

http://go.iomega.com/en/products/ex...estige-usb-3/?partner=4735#tech_specsItem_tab

I've also got a samsung printer, and on the samsung website is says that you need OS 10.3 - 10.6; so I'm guessing that's not going to work with ML.

http://www.samsung.com/uk/consumer/print-solutions/print-solutions/mono-printers/ML-3310ND/SEE-spec

Finally, will Office 2011 work on ML? I'm a broke student (spent all my money on apple products :/) so I'm trying to get away with not spending any money whilst keeping current on the OS.

Should I go for the upgrade and hope for the best? Or is it worth me investing in up-to-date peripherals. I added the links in for you lot to have a look as you're all probably much more technologically advanced than me.

 

[jburns]

Hi guys, I have a 2011 MBP running SL so i know that ML will work on my mac. My issue is with my external HDD - when Lion was released, I understand that there was a problem with many external HDD not being able to run on Lion - hence I didn't upgrade. The last thing I want to do is upgrade the OS and find that my time machine backup doesn't work. I've had a look on the iomega website and it says that the HDD works on OS 10.4 - 10.6 or higher, so I'm right in thinking it will work on ML?

http://go.iomega.com/en/products/ex...estige-usb-3/?partner=4735#tech_specsItem_tab

I've also got a samsung printer, and on the samsung website is says that you need OS 10.3 - 10.6; so I'm guessing that's not going to work with ML.

http://www.samsung.com/uk/consumer/print-solutions/print-solutions/mono-printers/ML-3310ND/SEE-spec

Finally, will Office 2011 work on ML? I'm a broke student (spent all my money on apple products :/) so I'm trying to get away with not spending any money whilst keeping current on the OS.

Should I go for the upgrade and hope for the best? Or is it worth me investing in up-to-date peripherals. I added the links in for you lot to have a look as you're all probably much more technologically advanced than me

Sorry. I'm running ML and your post does not show up.

 

[mushtama]

Sorry. I'm running ML and your post does not show up.

Thanks for your help.

Can anyone give me some advice please? Really would like to upgrade without everything messing up.

 

[Winter Charm]

Thanks for your help.

Can anyone give me some advice please? Really would like to upgrade without everything messing up.

Hi. I think I can help you.

This website has a list of compatible applications.

http://roaringapps.com/apps:table

Basically, type in any applications that are important to you, and run a search.
I've done some of the work for you

- Office works in ML! -
http://roaringapps.com/app:4677

You can use the first link to search for any other apps you absolutely MUST have before you upgrade.

Cheers and happy upgrading!

 

[mushtama]

Hi. I think I can help you.

This website has a list of compatible applications.

http://roaringapps.com/apps:table

Basically, type in any applications that are important to you, and run a search.
I've done some of the work for you

- Office works in ML! -
http://roaringapps.com/app:4677

You can use the first link to search for any other apps you absolutely MUST have before you upgrade.

Cheers and happy upgrading!

Thanks! I don't really have any apps on my laptop except for some Nikon software and Office really. I was mainly worried about my external HDD and printer not working with it. However I have decided to upgrade so hopefully everything goes ok! Looking forward to messages and dictation