Yosemite...Do I Need to Wait?

[nollimac]

I saw so many claiming to have downloaded the OS...is it available? I signed up but haven't received an email from Apple yet. However, I receive Compatibility update for 10.10 on Server that states: This update is used by the OS X Install Assistant, and will not appear to the Software Update client.

So, what that mean and the reason for it?

 

[maflynn]

The public beta has not been released, others who have posted here have received their developer copies, i.e., they pay 99 dollars a year to apple to be part of the developer program which includes pre-release versions of OSX.

This year is the first time apple is providing a public beta.

 

[nollimac]

Thank you Mike for responding and for the clarity. How about the Compatibility Update...what's that for...a bootloader?

 

[maflynn]

Thank you Mike for responding and for the clarity. How about the Compatibility Update...what's that for...a bootloader?

It enables you to download the beta version AFAIK

 

[nollimac]

It enables you to download the beta version AFAIK

Thanks!