That is what historical pattern indicates, but, since this is the last OS supporting 32bit, maybe Apple will reconsider, but that is not sure of course
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Questions about APFS
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This thread pertains to two early 2015 Retina MBP's. One has macOS Sierra on it, and this one actually has Mojave on it as a test, but as mentioned above, I am worried about wasting time migrating things to Mojvae and then having to switch over to APFS and something like Big Sur a year or two later, so it seems like it's time to "bit ethe bullet" and catch way up with Apple's changes.
If my objective was to delay forced upgrades as long as possible, to minimize time spent on configuring the OS and applications, and to keep my workflows stable, I would move directly to Big Sur. I also would do the move before Apple launches Monterey because the Big Sur installer probably will become unavailable directly from Apple not long after Monterey launches.
In general, I think the security measures someone needs to take–or doesn't need to take–is highly individual. Some important factors to take into account include personality traits, attitudes toward online privacy, if it is necessary to protect business or client information, the level of one's exposure to attackers, and if/how a machine connects to the Internet.
Haven't found time yet this week, but I have decided to bite the bullet and install Big Sur after installing my new 2TB internal drive.
Like it or not, eventually I'll have to move to APFS and Big Sur or newer, and it sounds like now is a good time to do things.
I still cringe at having to port over all of my applications, and trying to get some things working that I know will break. And I definitely don't have time to do things right now, but as time goes along it will only get worse, so might as well get things over wth.
I am also nervous about how CCC works, but if anyone can make this entire process less painless, it has to be Mike Bombich!
If I can get my SSD in today, and maybe get Big Sur installed, and then get it hardened and a few basic apps, then I can worry about a full migration later. But just to get things up and working and somewhat secure would be a big load off.
We will see how all of this unfolds...
Good deal.
Agreed about Bombich and CCC. As I recall, he was an engineer at Apple, and he has been rocking Mac clones since 10.3 or so. I expect he has (or had) the ear of some folks at Apple, which would explain how CCC jumped out and took the lead long before anybody else did. Back when CCC was free. oh, the good old days, when NetRestore was all the rage. Can't believe it is still out there lurking...
If he continues to say "forget about cloning" as Apple moves forward through OS 12 and beyond, we would be wise to listen!
If cloning does return, great.
If not...we are still ready for data restoring and have a whole new process mastered and in our tool belts.
Agreed about Bombich and CCC. As I recall, he was an engineer at Apple, and he has been rocking Mac clones since 10.3 or so. I expect he has (or had) the ear of some folks at Apple, which would explain how CCC jumped out and took the lead long before anybody else did. Back when CCC was free. oh, the good old days, when NetRestore was all the rage. Can't believe it is still out there lurking...
If he continues to say "forget about cloning" as Apple moves forward through OS 12 and beyond, we would be wise to listen!
If cloning does return, great.
If not...we are still ready for data restoring and have a whole new process mastered and in our tool belts.